Leadership

Chairman's Message

Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal

Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal

Chairman & Managing Director

Navana Group & Navana Logistics Ltd

Biography

Pioneering Excellence Since 1968

Born in 1949, Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal, son of Late Alhaj Aftabuddin Ahmed, had his early education in science-related subjects. He joined the Islam Group in 1968 to begin what was to become a successful career in the automotive as well as in construction and real estate business.

In the early years, he gained valuable experience by being involved in the management of the Group's diverse business operations. He played a major role in establishing Navana as the premier car company in Bangladesh, and later, in setting up Aftab Automobiles.

He was also responsible for the construction company named Bengal Development Corporation (BDC), directly managing construction work in the Middle East. From 1981, he took care of Eastern Housing Limited, then the largest real estate developing company in Bangladesh.

In 1996, after the passing of Mr. Jahurul Islam, the then Chairman of Islam Group, he separated from Islam Group with Navana Ltd. and Aftab Automobiles Ltd. and formed Navana Group.

He has been the key person in the business of Islam Group, responsible for maintaining public relations with top politicians, bureaucrats, top military officials, and other key stakeholders. With his background and the level of acceptability he has achieved, he stands as one of the most respected business leaders in Bangladesh.

1968
Started Career
1996
Founded Navana Group
55+
Years of Leadership
Chairman's Message

A Message from the Chairman

In Bangladesh, where digital transformation continues despite economic challenges, we are moving forward with confidence. Despite global economic uncertainties, at Navana Group, we remain committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.

A core part of our long-term strategy is to serve customers nationwide across diverse sectors, creating lasting value through our products and services that strengthen our brand recognition and customer trust.

Since the inception of Navana Group, our goal has always remained to follow the footsteps of our predecessor, my elder brother, Mr Alhaj Zahurul Islam. In 1971, during our liberation war, the founder chairman Mr. Alhaj Zahurul Islam was compelled to abscond the country, at that moment he empowered the entire business responsibility to me as his most trusted representative.

We are a family run business with deep rooted pioneering spirit and a wealth of highly relevant experience. Our goal is to remain at the cutting edge of every industry and create a prominent value for all our stakeholders, surrounding communities and not to forget the wider economy.

As the global economy continues to grow, we are strengthening our position by embracing international perspectives and making strategic investments that enhance our competitiveness while contributing positively to society.

We have been nourishing our core business striving to ensure a balanced approach adding value through managerial capabilities, as well as taking significant care towards the community through a wide range of corporate and socially responsive initiatives.

Business growth can always be ensured through acute decision making and through utilization of the best opportunities at the right time. Navana has always believed in steady growth upheld with strong roots and developing a belief that customers are our first and foremost priority.

Our execution in the business arena has marked 5 decades and continuing and we have been seeing a country which has been running with one voice and one mandate. We are thankful to our leaders and predecessors who have fought for our freedom and contributed towards the development of the economy, which has even lend a hand of progress flourishing our company countrywide.

Currently, we have more than 5500 employees from 27 different business units who are contributing to our organization towards a vibrant society creating a connection with a large customer base. In line with our vision, we have been capitalizing on growth opportunities by expanding our business horizons.

Being a member of this group, I would like to pursue our strategic goals which lie in our ability to work collaboratively with all our clients and customers for cost efficiencies and exploiting business opportunities. We believe in striving for excellence and excelling in every aspect in order to excel in any motion of success.

Warm regards,

Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal

Chairman & Managing Director

Navana Group & Navana Logistics Ltd

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