Today is the first death anniversary of MA Hashem, founder trustee and chairman, board of trustees of North South University (NSU).
He was also former chairman and founder of Partex Group. The eminent industrialist was also a former member of parliament.
Hashem was one of the founders of The City Bank, and United Commercial Bank (UCB). He was also a founder of Janata Insurance Company.
On his death anniversary, the NSU family remembered his immense contributions to the growth of the university, said a press release.
Hashem had a long and illustrious association in the development of the country's private sector. He was a successful industrialist, visionary leader and enthusiastic philanthropist.