{"id":739,"date":"2025-03-31T03:33:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T03:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=739"},"modified":"2025-03-31T03:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T03:33:37","slug":"asta-feed-industries-ltd-and-ibratas-trading-company-hold-iftar-in-the-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=739","title":{"rendered":"Asta Feed Industries Ltd. and Ibratas Trading Company hold Iftar in the capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>RN Desk: <\/strong>\u00a0Asta Feed Industries Ltd. and Ibratas Trading Company, both playing a significant role in Bangladesh\u2019s animal protein and feed industry, jointly organized an Iftar gathering. The event took place last Saturday (March 8) at Dhaka Regency Hotel &amp; Resort, bringing together leaders from various organizations in the animal protein sector, entrepreneurs, scientists, and high-ranking officials from both public and private financial sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The event was graced by several esteemed guests, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. Md. Muslim Chowdhury<\/strong> \u2013 Chairman, Sonali Bank PLC; President, Chattogram Samiti \u2013 Dhaka (Former Finance Secretary &amp; Former CAG, Government of Bangladesh)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Md. Mohiuddin<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary, Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculturist Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam<\/strong> \u2013 Former Member of Parliament, Former President of AHCAB, and Managing Director of Arham Agrovet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. A.T.M. Mostafa Kamal<\/strong> \u2013 Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries &amp; Livestock<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Toufiqul Arif<\/strong> \u2013 Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries &amp; Livestock<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Boyzar Rahman<\/strong> \u2013 Director (Admin), Department of Livestock Services (DLS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Md. Shamsul Arefin Khaled<\/strong> \u2013 President, BPICC &amp; FIAB; Director, Nourish Poultry &amp; Hatchery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Md. Abu Zafar<\/strong> \u2013 Managing Director, The Premier Bank PLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Shamsul Arefin<\/strong> \u2013 Managing Director, NCC Bank PLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Abdul Kayum<\/strong> \u2013 Deputy Managing Director, The Premier Bank PLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Abdur Razzaq<\/strong> \u2013 Director (ICT), Bangladesh Bank<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engineer Ujjal Mallick<\/strong> \u2013 Chief Engineer, RAJUK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Shafiul Azam<\/strong> \u2013 Retired District Judge, Government of Bangladesh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Tajmilur Rahman<\/strong> \u2013 EVP, UCB Bank PLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prof. Dr. Ilias Hossain<\/strong> \u2013 Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prof. Dr. Md. Shawkat Ali<\/strong> \u2013 Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, executive committee members of organizations like <strong>AHCAB, WPSA, BAFIITA, FIAB, BPIA, BAPCA, BAB, FBCCI, BPICC, and the VET Association<\/strong> attended, along with nearly <strong>800 guests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event began after the Asr prayer with a sermon by <strong>Hazrat Maulana Md. Abul Kalam Azad<\/strong>, Khatib of Banani Central Jame Mosque. His speech focused on the significance of Ramadan, self-purification, compassion, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Short addresses were delivered by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. Mosharraf Hossain Chowdhury<\/strong>, Chairman, Asta Feed Industries Ltd. &amp; Ibratas Trading Company<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Gias Uddin Khan<\/strong>, Managing Director, Asta Feed Industries Ltd.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Md. Jasim Uddin, FCA<\/strong>, Advisor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. G.H.N. Ershad<\/strong>, Executive Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other company executives, including <strong>directors, senior management, and department heads<\/strong>, were also present.<\/p>\n<p>During the speeches, the speakers emphasized that <strong>the feed and animal protein industry is not just about business but plays a vital role in ensuring food security and nutrition in Bangladesh<\/strong>. They expressed their commitment to working together for business prosperity, national nutrition goals, and employment generation.<\/p>\n<p>Special prayers were held for the <strong>departed members of Asta Feed Industries Ltd. and Ibratas Trading Company<\/strong>, as well as for the well-being of the sector&#8217;s workforce and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with <strong>prayers for national peace, development, and collective well-being<\/strong>, followed by a <strong>communal Iftar<\/strong>, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Future Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chairman <strong>Mosharraf Hossain Chowdhury<\/strong> and Managing Director <strong>Md. Gias Uddin<\/strong> highlighted that such gatherings not only strengthen business relationships but also promote <strong>social and humanitarian values<\/strong>. Guests praised this noble initiative and encouraged similar events in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RN Desk: \u00a0Asta Feed Industries Ltd. and Ibratas Trading Company, both playing a significant role in Bangladesh\u2019s animal protein and feed industry, jointly organized an Iftar gathering. 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