The 93rd birth anniversary of Zainul Haque Sikder, a heroic freedom fighter, renowned philanthropist and founding chairman of Sikder Group, was observed on Saturday (August 12, 2023) in a befitting manner.
On the occasion, Milad and Dua Mahfil (special prayer session) and recitation from the Holy Quran were held in the capital.
Family members, relatives and officials of Sikder Group, its different concerns, many other organisations and dignitaries paid homage to Zainul Haque Sikder on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Zainul Haque Sikder, a close companion of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and one of the Liberation War organisers, died on February 10 in 2021 in Dubai.
He was 91 at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, five sons, three daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn his death.
Zainul Haque Sikder was born on August 12 in 1930. He played a vital role in the economic development and progress of Bangladesh.
In his business career spanning over seven decades, he built numerous businesses and institutions in various sectors in Bangladesh, including banking, insurance, education, health, power, housing, hotel and aviation.
Zainul Haque Sikder was the chairman of National Bank Limited. The other businesses and institutions he established include Sikder Real Estate Ltd, ZH Sikder Womens Medical College & Hospital, ZH Sikder University of Science and Technology, Monowara Sikder Medical College & Hospital, Sikder Insurance, and PowerPac Economic Zone.
The group has several business ventures outside the country too.
Apart from creating businesses and employment, Zainul Haque Sikder is well known as a philanthropist. Besides establishing schools, colleges and hospitals, he helped numerous people to alleviate poverty.