Toufiq M. Seraj

Toufiq M. Seraj (1956 – June 20, 2019)[1] was a Bangladeshi businessman who was the founder and managing director of Sheltech and its associated companies. He was the first president of Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) for three consecutive terms (2000–2006). Seraj was also a president of Bangladesh Institute of Planners and Bangladesh Tennis Federation.[2][3]

Toufiq M. Seraj
Born1956 (1956)
DiedJune 20, 2019(2019-06-20) (aged 62–63)
OccupationBusinessman, engineer

Early life and education

Seraj was born on 1956. He completing graduation and post-graduation from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Later he earned his PhD in civic design from the University of Liverpool. He held academic positions at BUET.[4]

Personal life

Seraj was married to Zeba Islam Seraj, a professor it the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka. They had two daughters. He died on 21 June 2019, aged 63, whilst using an airplane toilet en route to Spain. He was found unconscious with his head inside the toilet bowl. He was given emergency treatment and was later pronounced dead at Doha Airport.

References
  1. Sheltech MD Toufiq Seraj passes away
  2. "Sheltech MD dies 'on plane'". The Daily Star. 2019-06-22. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  3. "Sheltech MD Toufiq Seraj passes away". Sheltech MD Toufiq Seraj passes away | theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  4. "Sheltech MD Toufiq M Seraj dies". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.