Biographical Profile

K.M. Mozibul Hoque

Industrialist, humanitarian and global peace advocate from Bangladesh — Regional Director of First Earth Run (UN Peace Program), National President of Bangladesh Junior Chamber, and Vice President of Junior Chamber International (JCI), USA.

46+

Countries Visited

9

JCI Conferences

1962

Born, Bangladesh

Portrait of K.M. Mozibul Hoque

About Mr. Hoque

A Life Devoted to Peace, Industry & Youth Leadership

K.M. Mozibul Hoque, son of the late Kazi Noman Ahmed, was born in Bangladesh on 6th March 1962. A professional industrialist recognized as a Commercially Important Person (C.I.P) by the Ministry of Industry, Government of Bangladesh for the years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998 and 2000, he resides in Dhaka with his wife Zeba, daughter Samia and son Ishmam and Izyan.

Regional Director, F.E.R

Led the First Earth Run (UN peace program) for South East Asia — the largest peace torch rally across 46 countries, marking the 1986 International Year of Peace.

National President, BJC

Elected National President of Bangladesh Junior Chamber, organizing community and business development projects attended by the Hon'ble President and Prime Minister.

VP, Junior Chamber Int'l

Elected Vice President of JCI (1993) at the XLVII JCI World Congress, Miami — responsible for NOM affiliations across Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Turkey and the CIS.

Born

6 March 1962, Bangladesh

Family

Wife Zeba · Samia · Ishmam · Izyan

Recognition

C.I.P, Ministry of Industry

Hobby

Social Work · Travel · Golf

The Journey

Leadership Training & International Milestones

1984 – 1993

23+ Leadership Training Programs, Home & Abroad

Leadership development training (Japan) · Graduation course (Malaysia) · Mind mapping course (Philippines) · Body language course (Singapore) · Time management course (Singapore) · Prime Certified Trainer course (Finland) · Certified Member Trainer's course (USA). Recognized as Certified Member Trainer by the JCI Training Institute, Finland (1991), and conducted numerous training courses on leadership development in Dhaka (1992) and Turkey (1993).

Leadership training programs

1985 – 1986

Regional Director, First Earth Run (F.E.R)

Declared UN peace program in commemoration of the International Year of Peace (1986), the F.E.R torch rally travelled 46 countries — covering two-thirds of the world's population — before returning to the UN. As Country Coordinator for Bangladesh and Regional Director (South East Asia), Mr. Hoque campaigned with Ms. Gail Straub (International Coordinator, F.E.R) and briefed His Excellency President Hossain Mohammad Ershad on the arrival of the UN peace torch in Bangladesh from India.

First Earth Run activities Arrival of UN peace torch in Bangladesh

1991 – 1992

International Model United Nations & UNCED

Led delegation from Bangladesh to IMUN — the first and largest non-governmental conference on environment and economic development at UN Headquarters, New York (1991), where the Sustainable Development Forum was chaired by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco. In 1992, attended the Global Citizens' Conference for UNCED (UN Conference on Environment and Development) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — the biggest UN summit in the world, with over 115 heads of state attending.

IMUN at UN Headquarters UNCED Rio de Janeiro

1991 – 1992

National President, Bangladesh Junior Chamber

Deputy National President '91, then chaired the 20th National Convention of Bangladesh Junior Chamber with Hon'ble Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia as Chief Guest, and the 14th Mid-Year Conference with Hon'ble President H.E. Abdur Rahman Bishwash.

National President Bangladesh Junior Chamber

1992 – 1993

Vice President, Junior Chamber International (JCI), USA

Elected Vice President for 1993 at the XLVII JCI World Congress, Miami, Florida, USA. Served as JCI Vice President to National Organization Members (NOMs) of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Turkey, responsible for development and future affiliation with Byelorussia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and Ukraine. Attended 9 JCI conferences, 7 JCI World Congresses and 6 international seminars across the globe.

JCI World Committee 1992 JCI Vice President activities in East Europe & CIS

2006

Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Yemen

Appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Yemen as Honorary Consul General with jurisdiction over the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in recognition of his standing and capacity to support economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Appointment as Honorary Consul General of Yemen

Global Impact

Peace, Environment & Youth Advocacy

Mr. Hoque organized and addressed seminars, art competitions, plantation drives and walkathons for world peace, sustainable development and youth leadership across the globe.

Peace advocacy activities Seminars organized by Mr. Hoque
Narcotics & Drug Abuse Awareness
Economic Interdependence
Healthy Children for a Healthy World
Save the Earth
The Age of Global Citizenship
Role of Youth in Protecting the Environment
Children Need Peace
Health Policy of Bangladesh
Role of Youth in Nation Building

Recognitions & Awards

  • • Peace Medal for UNICEF / F.E.R
  • • Senatorship of Junior Chamber International (JCI)
  • • F.E.R President Award
  • • JCI Foundation Membership
  • • Outstanding National President Award, JCI
  • • Outstanding Chairman Award, International Project
FER recognition medals and honors

Global Relations

Meetings with World Leaders

Across four decades of diplomatic and civic engagement, Mr. Hoque has met with heads of state, ministers, governors and dignitaries from across the world — including H.E. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, H.E. Taro Aso (Prime Minister of Japan), HH Prince Khaled of Saudi Arabia, and HH Sheikh Omar of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

With leaders of different countries — part 1 With leaders of different countries — part 2

Recent Engagements

Continuing Diplomatic & Ceremonial Presence

From receptions with foreign envoys to meetings with heads of state, Mr. Hoque's engagement with global leaders continues into recent years.

Reception & Dinner in honour of foreign commissioners and ambassadors Receiving commemorative plaque at diplomatic reception & dinner With Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia Meeting with senior Malaysian official Greeting a foreign dignitary With business associates at Dubai Marina Panel session at an international conference Conference dinner with fellow delegates Meeting with a foreign diplomat With a delegate from Iran at an international summit

Business Profile

Four Decades in Industry & Enterprise

Mr. Hoque began his career in the construction industry in 1979 and has since built a diversified portfolio spanning power, infrastructure, hospitality, aviation, garments and industrial development — recognized as a C.I.P by the Ministry of Industry, Government of Bangladesh for the years 1989, 1991, 1995, 1998 and 2000.

Areas of Expertise

  • • Construction Industry & Govt.–Private Partnership Development Projects (GPDP)
  • • Land for Development Project (LDP)
  • • Private infrastructure / power projects on BOT & BOO
  • • Consortium formation, ranging finance
  • • Project preparation & planning
  • • Development of power plant under private sector
  • • Aviation management in private sector
  • • Hospitality, human resource development, services, poultry & readymade garments industry

Landmark Projects

  • • Largest warehouse in Khulna
  • • Multi-storied building of the Central Bank
  • • University campus and complex
  • • Civil construction of a 210 MW power plant
  • • Introduced jute-diversified and laminated jute products in Bangladesh's private industrial sector — a first

Global Partners & Collaborations

GRDC, Japan Hiro Ishi Steel NEPC, USA Megleb, USA Fild Stone Finance Management Co. Quantas Power, USA Kennedy and Company DAEOO, Korea Castle House, KSA CMH, Bahrain Air Asia, Malaysia LPG, Malaysia West Pharma, Australia ALKI, Turkey Belhas Group, Dubai LEA and Associates Evergreat, Singapore Jubling, Germany
Business profile — meetings and CIP cards Business profile — with global business leaders

Global Footprint

Countries Visited

Japan Thailand India Hong Kong Singapore Nepal South Korea Philippines Bhutan Pakistan USA UK Holland Italy West Germany Greece Belgium Brazil Colombia Saudi Arabia Bulgaria Hungary Romania Poland Czech Republic Turkey Russia Norway Finland UAE Kuwait Iran Yemen Egypt Jordan Oman Canada France Qatar Ukraine Latvia Lithuania Ethiopia Byelorussia

"It is the honour for us as friends of Mozibul Hoque to prepare his Biographical Calendar — who has contributed a lot in the fields of World Peace, Environment, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Children Peace, Young Men Leadership Development, Humanitarian activities and Business Development, among many others."

Gulger, Quaym, Monowar, Sadi, Mahmud & Moshior

Friends of Mr. Hoque — Prepared October 2007