Mr. Abdul Haque

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Abdul Haque

An entrepreneur with a lifelong commitment to advancing Bangladesh’s economic growth and strengthening international relations, particularly with Japan. As Managing Director of Haq’s Bay Automobiles Ltd. and proprietor of several ventures in the automotive, textile, and service sectors, I have dedicated my career to fostering trade, industry, and social development. My work spans corporate leadership, government advisory roles, and contributions to international commerce, earning me recognition as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) by the Government of Bangladesh.

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A freedom fighter

Abdul Haque answered the call of the nation in 1971, leaving his job to join the Liberation War in Chittagong, where he fought with courage and patriotism for Bangladesh’s independence.

An Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, Abdul Haque pioneered Bangladesh’s reconditioned car industry, transforming it into a trusted, transparent, and sustainable sector through vision, integrity, and innovation.

A Business Leader

As a business leader, Abdul Haque has served six times as FBCCI Director, Former President of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI), and President of BARVIDA, shaping policy and driving private sector growth.

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Bridging Bangladesh and Japan

Abdul Haque has been a true architect of Bangladesh–Japan economic relations, earning the reputation of “Mr. Japan” for his lifelong dedication to fostering trade, investment, and mutual trust between the two nations. As Former President of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI) and Co-Chairman of JBCCEC, he pioneered initiatives that attracted Japanese investment in automobiles, energy, and infrastructure, while promoting Bangladeshi products and entrepreneurs in Japan. In recognition of his extraordinary contribution, the Government of Japan honored him with the prestigious “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette”, awarded by the Emperor of Japan in 2022—an international acknowledgment of his vision, leadership, and enduring role as a bridge between the two economies.

After independence, Abdul Haque began his business career in 1974 with very limited resources. Despite immense challenges, his resilience and vision kept him moving forward.

Shaher Banu Ideal School & College, Munshi Jinnat Ali Welfare Trust, and Projukti Peeth. Today, Abdul Haque stands as a symbol of ethical leadership, nation-building, and a lasting inspiration for future generations of Bangladesh.

Pioneer of the Reconditioned Car Industry

In 1989, Abdul Haque established Haque’s Bay, which evolved into Haque’s Bay Automobiles Ltd. in 1997. He became the pioneer of Bangladesh’s reconditioned car industry

Beyond entrepreneurship, Abdul Haque emerged as a national policy influencer. Elected six times as Director of FBCCI, he advocated for reforms in taxation, customs, and SME development.