2. Group MembersGroup Members
Omar AsifOmar Asif -- 122-0062-531122-0062-531
Sultan Mahmud RanaSultan Mahmud Rana - 122-0157-531- 122-0157-531
JoydabJoydab -- 122-0027-531122-0027-531
3.
4. Samson H. Chowdhury was born on 25 SeptemberSamson H. Chowdhury was born on 25 September
1925 at Ataikula in Pabna Bangladesh.1925 at Ataikula in Pabna Bangladesh. He was an
entrepreneur in Bangladesh and was a Chairman of
Square (Bangladesh).
5. EducationEducation
He studied at theHe studied at the
Scottish ChurchScottish Church
CollegeCollege in Kolkata,in Kolkata,
IndiaIndia.. He completed aHe completed a
management trainingmanagement training
course jointlycourse jointly
sponsored andsponsored and
conducted byconducted by
University of Dhaka andUniversity of Dhaka and
Harvard University.Harvard University.
6. Personal lifePersonal life
In 1947. On the 6th of
August, when Samson
Chowdhury was 22
age, he got married to
a 15 ears old girl
named Anita Biswas.
7. Working lifeWorking life
Samson worked for the postal department for several
years at Pabna. His duty was to make correspondence.
After completing his education he returned home, where
his father was working as a medical officer in an outdoor
dispensary. In 1952 he started a small pharmacy in
Ataikula village
Samson Chowdhury was elected president of the
Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship (BBCF) and was
honorary general secretary for 14 years, between 1956
and 1969. He was a president of both the National Church
Council of Bangladesh and the National Evangelical
Alliance.
He also served as a vice president of the Baptist World
Alliance from 1985 to 1990.
8. Establish of SquareEstablish of Square
In Pabna, there was a HinduIn Pabna, there was a Hindu
pharmacist who used topharmacist who used to
manufacture an anti-malariamanufacture an anti-malaria
mixture. Later the personmixture. Later the person
established a pharmaceuticalestablished a pharmaceutical
company, named Edruk. Thiscompany, named Edruk. This
Boosted the confidence ofBoosted the confidence of
ever enthusiastic Samson –ever enthusiastic Samson – 'if
they can establish a
Pharmaceutical company from
a small medicine factory, why
can't I?'
9. Establish of Square (con)Establish of Square (con)
Samson hadSamson had threethree goodgood
friendfriends named Dr Kazinamed Dr Kazi
Harunar RashidHarunar Rashid,, Dr PK SahaDr PK Saha
and Radha Binod Roy. Oneand Radha Binod Roy. One
time Samson shared histime Samson shared his
idea withidea with threethree good friendgood friends,,
theythey happily agreedhappily agreed it.it.
Finally they made aFinally they made a
partnership plan to build apartnership plan to build a
pharmaceutical company.pharmaceutical company.
Samson named its Square.Samson named its Square.
10. Establish of Square (con)Establish of Square (con)
In 1958, Square started its journey with just Tk 17000.In 1958, Square started its journey with just Tk 17000. TheThe
four friendsfour friends gave two to three thousand taka each.gave two to three thousand taka each. SamsonSamson
opening a small factory. He recruited 12 workers.opening a small factory. He recruited 12 workers. The firstThe first
medicine they manufactured was blood purifier 'Eastonmedicine they manufactured was blood purifier 'Easton
Syrup‘,Syrup‘, But they can’t make any profit. As a consequenceBut they can’t make any profit. As a consequence,,
the four partnersthe four partners had to invest more moneyhad to invest more money,, third year thethird year the
total investment increased to Tk 80,000.total investment increased to Tk 80,000. In the fourth year,In the fourth year,
Square managed to generate some profit, and that was theSquare managed to generate some profit, and that was the
beginning. It has never looked back.beginning. It has never looked back.
11. Establish of Square (con)Establish of Square (con)
In 1962, the company opened a branch office at Hatkhola inIn 1962, the company opened a branch office at Hatkhola in
Dhaka. In 1964, it was converted into a private limitedDhaka. In 1964, it was converted into a private limited
company with an authorized capital of Tk 500,000 and a paidcompany with an authorized capital of Tk 500,000 and a paid
up capital of Tk 400,000. The turning point for Square was inup capital of Tk 400,000. The turning point for Square was in
1974 when the company became a licensee of Janssen1974 when the company became a licensee of Janssen
Pharmaceutical, Belgium, a subsidiary of Johnson andPharmaceutical, Belgium, a subsidiary of Johnson and
Johnson International, USA.Johnson International, USA. This companyThis company motivatedmotivated
Square to modernize their manufacturing plant and to adoptSquare to modernize their manufacturing plant and to adopt
international standards in manufacturing medicines.international standards in manufacturing medicines. Finally,Finally,
Square done the opportunitySquare done the opportunity ..
12. Establish of Square (con)
The 1982 drug policy restricted manufacturing ofThe 1982 drug policy restricted manufacturing of
1,700 medicines by multinational companies as part of1,700 medicines by multinational companies as part of
a plan to provide opportunity for local pharmaceuticala plan to provide opportunity for local pharmaceutical
companies to flourish. Square took full advantage ofcompanies to flourish. Square took full advantage of
this, and within three years, it became the marketthis, and within three years, it became the market
leader among all national and multinational companiesleader among all national and multinational companies
in 1985. Square has successfully retained opportunityin 1985. Square has successfully retained opportunity
the same top position since then. In 1987.the same top position since then. In 1987.
Square became the first Bangladeshi pharmaceuticalSquare became the first Bangladeshi pharmaceutical
company to export products abroad.company to export products abroad.
13. The wordsThe words ofof SQUARESQUARE
Samson H. ChowdhorySamson H. Chowdhory said that –said that –
""We named it Square, cause we, four friends,We named it Square, cause we, four friends,
built the company. The other significance ofbuilt the company. The other significance of
the name to me is that the four sides have tothe name to me is that the four sides have to
be equal to make it a square that symbolizesbe equal to make it a square that symbolizes
accuracy and perfectionaccuracy and perfection."."
14. Current Position ofCurrent Position of SQUARESQUARE
The company is, as of 2014, a publiclyThe company is, as of 2014, a publicly
listed diversified group of companieslisted diversified group of companies
employing more than 30,000 people.employing more than 30,000 people.
The current yearly group turnover isThe current yearly group turnover is
about 700 million USD.about 700 million USD.
15. Position of Samson H ChowdhuryPosition of Samson H Chowdhury
Chairman, Square GroupChairman, Square Group..
Former Vice President, Baptist World Alliance, 1985-1990Former Vice President, Baptist World Alliance, 1985-1990..
Former Chairmen, Micro Industries Development & ServicesFormer Chairmen, Micro Industries Development & Services
(MIDAS).(MIDAS).
President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industries,President, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industries,
Dhaka in 1996 and 1997.Dhaka in 1996 and 1997.
Vice-President: International Chamber of Commerce,Vice-President: International Chamber of Commerce,
Bangladesh.Bangladesh.
Chairman, Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd.Chairman, Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd.
Member, Advisory Committee of the BangladeshMember, Advisory Committee of the Bangladesh
Association of Pharmaceutical Industries.Association of Pharmaceutical Industries.
Honorary Member, Kurmitola Golf ClubHonorary Member, Kurmitola Golf Club
16. Honor and AwardsHonor and Awards
"Business Executive of"Business Executive of
the Year" by Americanthe Year" by American
Chamber in BangladeshChamber in Bangladesh
in 1998.in 1998.
"Best Entrepreneur of"Best Entrepreneur of
the Country for the yearthe Country for the year
2000–2001" by the Daily2000–2001" by the Daily
Star and DHLStar and DHL
Worldwide Express.Worldwide Express.
17. Honor and AwardsHonor and Awards (con)(con)
"Special contribution in"Special contribution in
country's industrial andcountry's industrial and
commercial sectors forcommercial sectors for
the year 2003" bythe year 2003" by
"Mercantile Bank Award"Mercantile Bank Award
2003" For2003" For
UncompromisingUncompromising
Business Ethics.Business Ethics.
Honesty & TransparencyHonesty & Transparency
of the year 2005 byof the year 2005 by
"Banker's Forum Award -"Banker's Forum Award -
2005".2005".
18. Honor and AwardsHonor and Awards (con)(con)
ICAB National AwardICAB National Award
"Best Published"Best Published
Accounts and ReportsAccounts and Reports
2006 in the2006 in the
Manufacturing Sector".Manufacturing Sector".
NBR Award one of theNBR Award one of the
Highest Tax-Payers inHighest Tax-Payers in
2007-2008.2007-2008.
19. Honor and AwardsHonor and Awards (con)(con)
Recipient of CIPRecipient of CIP
(Industry) 2009-2010(Industry) 2009-2010
status by thestatus by the
Government of TheGovernment of The
Peoples Republic ofPeoples Republic of
BangladeshBangladesh
20. Date of DiedDate of Died
Samson H Chowdhury was recognized as a
Global Business Leader in our country and
also an icon of all Bangladeshi private
sectors. The Founder Chairman Mr. Samson
H Chowdhury died on 5th January, 2012 in
the Raffles Hospital at Singapore & his aged
86.. He was one of the best entrepreneurs of
Bangladesh.
