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Mr. Rahman was born into a prominent Muslim family in Gopalganj, Tungipara in 1954. During the turbulent sixties when the movement of an independent Bangladesh was gaining momentum under the charismatic leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Mr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman was involved in student politics and underground activities. After 1975 when Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were brutally assassinated Mr. Rahman helped in shaping the anti dictatorial movement by actively involving himself in journalistic and organizational activities that were banned in the country at the time through decree.

In 1978, he started his career in business first by involving himself in commodity trading and expanding by building and operating an inland water vessel carrying cargo across the country. This became the foundation for what is today SHR Group, a leading transportation and agency house in the country, Mr. Rahman is the chairman of this group. His excellent reputation and humility saw him elected as the Chairman of Bangladesh Container Shipping Association (BCSA), a trade association of all Main Line Operators (MLO) and their agents in the country. Mr. Rahman has been elected chairman five times consecutively and still holds the chair. He is a member of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI), Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association (BSAA), Bangladesh Cargo Vessels Owners Association (BCVOA) and Bangladesh Petroleum Tanker Owners Association (BPTOA).

Mr. Rahman is proud in being instrumental in the founding of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Trust, a social services organization in memory of the founding Father of Bangladesh. The trust is headed by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and provides scholarships and healthcare services to lower income areas, promotes research and publication on Bangladeshi political history. Mr. Rahman serves as its Member Secretary. Mr. Rahman is also a life member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.

It is worth noting Mr. Rahman is a leading poet and historian of Bangladesh. His numerous publications of poetry has earned him recognition both at home and abroad most notably; Michael Madhushudhon Dutta Award (Kolkata, India), and translation of his book of poetry in German by The Heidelberg University. His works on history has earned him the prestigious Fellowship of The Bangla Academy, Bangladesh.
He received his undergraduate degree from The Dhaka University and postgraduate degree from a private University.

Mrs. Sheikh Anne Rahman, the wife of Mr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman is the Vice-Chairman of SHR Group. She was born in 1960 to a well-known Muslim family in Pirojpur, Barisal. Her father was elected a Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1970, and later a Member of Parliament of Bangladesh in 1973. While a student Mrs. Rahman became involved in student politics and as a result has been elected a Member of Parliament of Bangladesh.
 
Mrs. Rahman is a non-executive board member of SHR Group. She leads philanthropic activities ensuring quality education for girls, food security of the low-income groups and aiding flood-affected areas of her constituency, Pirojpur- 1. She is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Parliament library.
 
She received her Undergraduate and Post Graduate Degrees from University of Dhaka.

Mr. Alam was born in a prominent Muslim family in 1975. He is a nephew of Mr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman. With a background of finance and accounting, Mr. Alam completed his four year Chartered Accountancy Articleship from MA Quader Kabir & Co. in 1999, and joined SHR Group in the same year.

Starting as a finance executive, he grew into marketing, sales and administration roles in the group. He took the responsibility of CEO of the group in 2007 before becoming a board member in 2008, and became Managing Director of the group in the same year.

For his well-rounded experience in the group and his natural affinity for relationship building, he successfully bridges the gap between office operations, group’s international affiliations as well as local stakeholders.

Mr. Alam is passionate about exploring new markets in shipping and endeavors to heighten the SHR brand on both a national and International level.

He received his Undergraduate degree in 1994 from The National University of Bangladesh.

Born in 1986 Mr. Khalid is the only son of Mr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman and Mrs. Sheikh Anne Rahman and a board member of the group. After completing his education from the UK he taught at a local private university before joining the family business.

At SHR Group, Mr. Khalid worked in various departments before taking charge of the business development department. He maintains strong rapport with various Governmental departments and industry stake- holders.
 
Mr. Khalid received his undergraduate degree from University of East- Anglia (UK) and Postgraduate degree from University of Sussex (UK).

Born in 1992 Ms. Pragya is the only daughter of Mr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman and Mrs. Sheikh Anne Rahman and a board member of the group. She joined the group’s board in 2010.

She is an avid writer, often writing for many renowned Bangladeshi dailies from time to time. She is a published poet and often writes for many literary publications. She actively involves herself in supporting the livelihoods and education for street children, collaborating with a reputed local NGO Jaago Foundation. She is a student and now completing her studies from University of Southampton, U.K.