Top 10 Richest Man in Bangladesh 2024
People in Bangladesh are curious to know the most richest person in BD. As a poverty-stricken country, the ratio of rich people to poor people is quite unreal in Bangladesh. Low GDP and the economy made Bangladeshi people struggle a lot financially. But, the total number of millionaires of Bangladesh surely overwhelm you. Bangladesh made major progress over the last few years in the economic sector. So, let’s find out richest people in Bangladesh. Here is the list of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh in 2024.
1. Moosa Bin Shamsher
Moosa Bin Shamsher’s other popular name is “Prince Moosa”. He is the son of Shamsher Ali Molla, a first-class officer in the British Indian Government. Moosa Bin Shamsher studied at Faridpur Rajendra College. Then he went to USA to study in California State University to complete his graduation from Economics subject. Moosa Bin Shamsher’s wife is Kaniz Fatema. They have 2 sons and 1 daughter. Their two sons named Bobby Hajjaj and Zubi Moosa are both lawyers. Sometimes, Moosa Bin Shamsher lives in a beautiful house in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Remember, Moosa is the founder of DATCO group. It is a manpower recruitment firm. However, Moosa claims to be an international arms dealer. Surprisingly, he made billions of dollars by trading arms in 1970-1980. Note that, Moosa Bin Shamsher earned $10 billion by trading in fighters jets, ICBMs, tanks, and power brokerages.
Moosa Bin Shamsher has around $7 billion in Swiss bank accounts. But it is frozen due to irregular transactions. However, he was a business partner and close friend of the Saudi international arms-dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Moreover, Moosa Bin Shamsher is alleged to have collaborated with the Pakistan Army in 1971. He is in 1st position in the ranking of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh 2024 because of his net worth. Moosa Bin Shamsher has a net worth of over $12 billion. He came in the top list of Billionaires of Forbes.
Business: DATCO Group, Arms Dealer
Net Worth: $12 billion
Born: 15 October 1945
Wife: Kaniz Fatema
Son: Bobby Hajjaj, Zubi Moosa
2. Tarique Rahman
Tarique Rahman comes from a political dynasty. He is the son of Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia. His father was the 7th President of Bangladesh. And, his mother Khaleda Zia served as a Prime Minister of Bangladesh twice. He graduated from the University of Dhaka in international relations. Since February 2018, Tarique Rahman is the acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). But he left Bangladesh in September 2008. He is residing in Suburban London with his family. Tarique Rahman’s wife name is Zubaida Rahman, who works as a physician. They are blessed with a daughter named Zaima Rahman. She is a barrister. Surely, Tarique Rahman is the most richest man in Bangladesh in 2024. Some of his wealth came from the business established by his father.
However, Tarek Rahman earned a huge amount of money by doing corruption during his mother’s tenure. So, Anti-Corruption Commission charged him for his huge wealth. Tarek Rahman’s net worth in 2024 is $1.5 Billion. But, there is much controversy surrounds the source of his income. So, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh filed 12 cases against him. He is in 2nd position in the list of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh.
Business: Politics
Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
Born: November 20, 1967
Wife: Zubaida Rahman
Daughter: Zaima Rahman
3. Salman F Rahman
Salman Fazlur Rahman is a Bangladeshi businessman, industrialist, and philanthropist. Also he is a member of the Jatiya Sangsad. Surprisingly, he was 1685th number on the ranking list of billionaires in the world. Beijing-based Hurun Gobal in 2017 published it. Note that, he is the co-founder of Beximco Group. Beximco Group is one of Bangladesh ‘s top conglomerates. He started exporting products to Europe. Seafood and crushed bones were the main products. In 1976, Rahman brothers founded Beximco Pharma. Salman F Rahman was born in Dohar Upazila of Dhaka District. His wife name is Syeda Rubaba Rahman. Salman F Rahman has a son named Ahmed Shayan Fazlur Rahman. He owns “The Independent Newspaper” and “Independent Television Channel”. Moreover, he has a house of 33 decimals of land at Plot No 17, Dhanmodi 2.
However, WikiLeaks in 2007 alleged to Salman F Rahman. WikiLeaks told that he is one of the biggest bank loan defaulters in Bangladesh. Also Salman Fazlur Rahman was also convicted in the case of stock market fraud in 1996. Salman F Rahman net worth in 2024 is $1.3 billion. He is in 3rd position in the ranking of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh.
Business: Beximco Group
Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Born: May 23, 1951
Wife: Syeda Rubaba Rahman
Son: Ahmed Shayan Fazlur Rahman
4. Sajeeb Wazed
Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed is familiar as Sajeeb Wazed Joy is a businessman and politician in Bangladesh. He works as an Advisor on Information and Communication Technology to the Government of Bangladesh. Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s father is a nuclear scientist Dr. M. A. Wazed Miah. And, his mother is Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. He was born on 27 July 1971. However, Sajeeb Wazed settled in the United States for more than two decades. Sajeeb Wazed’s wife name is Kristine Ann Overmire. As, they married on October 26, 2002. They have a daughter named Sophia. Sajeeb Wazed’s house location is in Falls Church, Virginia. However, Sajeeb Wazed gave the idea of promoting the Vision 2024 manifesto of the Awami League. Also, he spearheads the BD Government’s ambitious program called Digital Bangladesh. Moreover, he is the president of Wazed Consulting Inc.
Sajeeb Ahmed’s source of income is also questionable. And, his income is also subject to controversy to people. Moreover, people criticize him often for using his mother’s influence to develop his business. Also, he gain financial advantage for his mother. Sajeeb Ahmed’s net worth is almost $1 billion in 2024. Surely, he is the richest Bangladeshi in USA. That’s why, he is holding the 4th position in the ranking of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh.
Business: Politics, IT
Net Worth: $1 Billion
Born: 27 July 1971
Wife: Kristine Overmire Wazed
Daughter: Sophia
5. Syed Abul Hossain
Syed Abul Hossain is a Bangladeshi businessman and politician. Moreover, he served as a member of the Parliament of Bangladesh. He was born on 1 October 1951 in Dashar village in Madaripur. His father name is Late Syed Atahar Ali. And, his mother name is Late Syeda Sufia Ali. His wife name is Khwaja Nargis Hossain. They married in September 1979. Syed Abul Hossain has two daughters. Their names are Syeda Rubaiyat Hossain and Syeda Iffat. By the way, Syed Abul Hossain founded SAHCO International Ltd and SAHCO NGO in 1975. His net worth is $1 Billion. Surely, he is the top rich person in BD.
In 2012, World Bank alleged that Syed Abul Hossain was a betrayer in the Padma Bridge Graft Scandal. Moreover, he also faces many allegations of being involved in corruption cases. He is in 5th position in the list of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh in 2024.
Business: Politics
Net Worth: $1 Billion
Born: 1 August 1951
Wife: Khwaja Nargis Hossain
Daughter: Syeda Rubaiyat Hossain, Syeda Iffat
6. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan
Ahmed Akbar Sobhan also familiar as Shah Alam, born on 15 February 1952. He is a popular Bangladeshi business magnate. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is the chairman of Bashundhara Group. He founded Bashundhara Group. It is operating in real estate, shopping Complex, cement manufacturing, paper. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan’s wife name is Afroza Begum. They have 4 sons. His sons are Sayem Sobhan (Anvir), and Safwan Sobhan (Tasvir), Sadat Sobhan (Tanvir), Shafiat Sobhan (Sanvir). Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his family were at the center of many controversies. They were sentenced to 8 years of imprisonment on the charges of tax evasion. His net worth is over $500 million. If you are searching for “Bangladesh top richest man in 2024”, then he is among them.
Business: Bashundhara Group
Net Worth: $500 million
Born: 15 February 1952
Wife: Afroza Begum
Son: Anvir, Tasvir, Tanvir, Sanvir
7. Giasuddin Al Mamun
Giasuddin Al Mamun is a businessman magnet of Bangladesh. Also, he is a business partner and friend of the politician Tarique Rahman. Giasuddin Al Mamun’s father name is Zainul Abedin. His father was a former pilot of the Pakistan Air Force. Unfortunately, Giasuddin Al Mamun is in jail since 2007. Court convicted him on many corruption cases. Court sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment on 3 cases. Among them, 2 of which are for corruption. Moreover, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh filed several charges against him. Mamun owned the Channel 1 television channel. By selling concrete poles, he earned thousands of crores of taka. His business firm name is Khamba Ltd. However, Giasuddin Al Mamun gained too much political favour to make money. Moreover, people criticize him for using his political influence to grow his business ambitions. During the BNP government from 2001-2006, Giasuddin Al Mamun accumulated huge money.
Giasuddin Al Mamun’s wife name is Shahina Yasmin. They have 3 children. Their daughter’s name are Fabia Mamoon and Jannat Mamoon. And, son name is Jawwad Mamoon. His wife also convicted after charges against her of amassing Tk. 9.22 crore illegally. She was in Jail in 2010. Surely, he is one of the top richest people in Bangladesh in 2024. So, he is in 7th position in the ranking of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh. However, the net worth of Giasuddin Al Mamun in 2024 is over $400 Million.
Business: Politics, Channel 1
Net Worth: $400 Million
Wife: Shahina Yasmin
Son: Jawwad Mamoon
Daughter: Fabia Mamoon, Jannat Mamoon
8. Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir
Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir is a renowned Bangladeshi politician. He became the Member of Parliament of Bangladesh. Also, he is a popular economist and civil servant. However, MK Alamgir completed his master’s from the University of Dhaka in economics. Then he completed Ph.D. in development economics from Boston University. Police arrested, charged, and convicted him in 2007 under a military caretaker government. Court imprisoned him until October 2008. He was being held in prison for 20 months. There is so much controversy towards him. However, When he became the chairman of The Farmers Bank Limited, he faced a controversy. Moreover, he became a laughing stock about Rana Plaza incident.
Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir’s wife name is Sitara Alamgir. ACC also filed a case against Sitara Alamgir for amassing wealth and concealing information in 2007. They have a son, Jalal Alamgir. Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir has a net worth of $400 Million. However, he got a lot money when he became a politician. So, he is in 8th position among the top 10 richest man in Bangladesh in 2024.
Business: Politics
Net Worth: $400 Million
Born: 01 Mar 1942
Wife: Sitara Alamgir
Son: Jalal Alamgir
9. Ragib Ali
Ragib Ali is a Bangladeshi-born British industrialist, educationalist and pioneer tea-planter. Also, he is also associated with insurance companies, bank, and many other businesses. Moreover, he is the founder of Leading University Sylhet and University of Asia Pacific Bangladesh. Also, he is the chairman of Southeast Bank Limited and Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College. However, ACC filed a case against him for concealing information and amassing illegal wealth. Also, Court accused him for the illegal occupation of property of the minority Hindu community in Sylhet.In 2017, the court sentenced him 14 years in prison for corruption. Later on 29 October 2018, Supreme Court granted bail to him.
Ragib Ali’s wife name is Rabeya Khatun Chowdhury. She died on 2006. They have two children. Their son name is Syed Abdul Hye and daughter name is Rujina Kadir. Ragib Ali’s some family members live in UK. At his young age, he also lived in UK. Ragib Ali has a net worth of over $250 Million. So, he is in 9th position in the list of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh in 2024.
Business: LU, UAP, JRRMC, Tea garden
Net Worth: $250 Million
Born: 10 October 1938
Wife: Rabeya Khatun Chowdhury
Son: Syed Abdul Hye
Daughter: Rujina Kadir
10. Iqbal Ahmed
Iqbal Ahmed is a Bangladesh-born richest British entrepreneur and businessman. He founded his fortune importing shrimp. He has two companies. These are Seamark and Ibco. However, these companies have extensive interests in the hospitality, hotel, and real estate development, shipping, and food. Moreover, Iqbal Ahmed is also a richest Bangladeshi according to “Sunday Times Rich List”. At the young age of 15, he moved to the United Kingdom. Later he joined his family’s business and then expanded the business. He exported his products across Europe and America, in popular brand names such as Lily, Classic, Mr Prawn, and Tiger. Iqbal Ahmed OBE lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire. In 2006, according to “Sunday Times” his net worth was $110 Million. But in 2024, his net worth raised to almost $250 Million.
Iqbal Ahmed’s wife name is Saira Ahmed Salma and he has four children. His 1 son name is Manzur. And, his 1 daughter name is Hamida. By the way, he is in 10th position in the ranking of top 10 richest man in Bangladesh in 2024.
Business: Export-Import, Seamark, Ibco
Net Worth: $250 Million
Born: 4 August 1956
Wife: Saira Ahmed Salma
Son: Manzur
Daughter: Hamida
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