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Board of Directors and Management

Established in 2006, Beacon Pharmaceuticals is a prominent Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company with global aspirations. It produces high-quality generics, specializing in oncology and biotech. As a top oncology firm, it holds a major share of the country's anti-cancer drug market, contributing significantly to exports. The company's commitment to accessibility is evident through affordable products and global initiatives.

Nurun Nahar Karim

Nurun Nahar Karim

Chairman

Mrs. Nurun Nahar Karim is a renowned social worker & Chairman of BEACON Pharmaceuticals PLC. Nurun Nahar Karim is a Post Graduate from the University of Dhaka & holding director position of the following companies-

  • BEACON Development Ltd
  • Kohinoor Chemicals Co. (BD) Ltd
  • BEACON Point Ltd.

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Our employees are leaders and passionate about exploring new ways to address health challenges.

Md. Niazul Karim

Md. Niazul Karim

Vice Chairman

The young business entrepreneur Niazul Karim is a business graduate & member of Board of Directors of all the Group of companies. Mr. Niaz is leading the team in diversification of business. He is holding the following position-

  • Vice Chairman of Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC 
  • Director of Beacon Development Ltd
  • Managing Director of BEACON Point Ltd.

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Ulfat Karim

Ulfat Karim

Managing Director

Mr. Ulfat Karim is the Managing Director of Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, bringing dynamic leadership, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. A forward-thinking and results-driven entrepreneur, he represents a new generation of corporate leadership focused on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Mr. Karim began his professional journey with Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading pharmaceutical companies, where he served as Executive Director from 9 August 2021 to 9 August 2023. In recognition of his exceptional performance, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities, he was appointed Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 10 August 2023. His successful tenure as COO culminated in his appointment as Managing Director, reflecting the Board’s confidence in his ability to steer the company toward long-term success.

As COO, Mr. Karim played a pivotal role in transforming Beacon’s operational landscape. He spearheaded comprehensive cost-control initiatives across production, supply chain, and procurement functions, resulting in a significant reduction in operating costs while maintaining stringent quality standards and full compliance with international regulatory requirements. His focus on lean operations and data-driven decision-making strengthened financial discipline and substantially increased net profit after tax.

Under his leadership, Beacon Pharmaceuticals achieved consistent double-digit year-on-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification, expansion into new export markets, and the modernization of marketing and commercial strategies. These initiatives significantly enhanced the company’s competitive position in both domestic and international markets.

Mr. Karim is also widely recognized for fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across the organization. He has empowered young professionals to take ownership of their responsibilities, encouraging innovation and high performance at every level of the company.

As Managing Director, Mr. Ulfat Karim continues to exemplify a powerful blend of youthful energy, modern business acumen, and a deep commitment to operational excellence. His leadership remains instrumental in driving Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC and its affiliated ventures toward sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and long-term value creation.

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“Our focus is on building a future-ready organization through innovation, operational excellence, and disciplined growth—ensuring sustainable value for all stakeholders.”

Risana Karim

Risana Karim

Executive Director

She undertook the responsibility as Executive Director of BEACON Pharmaceuticals PLC, demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills and experience to establish durable position notably in pharmaceutical sectors. She has completed her graduation in pharmacy from North South University.

With her dynamic leadership, she has been able to bring in a remarkable transformation in the operations of Beacon Group. She believes that operational excellence can be achieved through an integrated approach, engaging all stakeholders.

She believes in empowering a diversified workforce to reap the benefits of innovation. This has been reflected by the women empowerment in Beacon group.

She frequently travels to countries in Asia, Europe and Africa for business meetings and conferences. Being one of the Executive Director of the Beacon group, she enthusiastically undertakes social works:

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Professor ABM Faroque

Professor ABM Faroque

Independent Director

Professor ABM Faroque has joined Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC as an Independent Director in 2024. Professor ABM Faroque is an accredited and acknowledged researcher in the field of pharmaceutical technology and he has both national & international publications in the field of Pharmaceutical Industry. Currently, he is also serving as a Dean, School of Science and Engineering, Southeast University.

Professor ABM Faroque has a wide variety of knowledge in the Pharmaceutical Technology for more than 45 years of service in different position at Dhaka University and in different national & internal committee of the Government of Bangladesh. He was the Dean & Chairman of both Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology & Dept of Pharmacy and also the Director of Biomedical Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka.

He has been nominated and assigned in different government body and associated with international organization over his long period of service. He was Convener, National Drug Policy Formulation Sub-Committee, Directorate General of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh and Team Leader, Specialist Team for the inspection of all Pharmaceutical Companies of Bangladesh. He was Member, Herbal National Formulary Committee, WHO and Board of Unani & Ayurvedic Systems of Medicines, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh and Resource Person, Bangladesh Arsenic Mitigation & Safe Water Supplies Program, Directorate of Public Health Engineering, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Government of Bangladesh.

He was also the member, Unani and Ayurvedic National Formulary Committee, WHO and Board of Unani & Ayurvedic Systems of Medicines, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh,1987-2000 and Member, National consultative committee on code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh. He was the dignitary resource person for UNICEF and WHO on different projects like Program on Control of lodine Deficiency Disorders in Bangladesh, universal lodization of salt, in Policy paper for children, Joint Government and UNICEF Action Group (JGUAG), prevention of Vitamin A and lodine Deficiencies in Bangladesh, TRIPS and Access to medicines in the least-Developed countries and WHO Essential Drug Program.

He has participated in many trainings and attendant a lot of seminars internationally. In his new role, Professor ABM Faroque will lead our efforts in enhancing excellence in pharmaceuticals industry internationally.


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Mr. Rezanur Chowdhury

Mr. Rezanur Chowdhury

Independent Director

Mr. Rezanur Chowdhury has been qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Bangladesh in the year 1983. He has served in different companies in home and abroad, including British-American Tobacco Co. Ltd., Bangladesh and Anchor Electronics Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia.

Mr. Chowdhury has a wide variety of knowledge in the Accounting and Finance Sector for around 43 years of service in different position and in different companies. He has participated in many trainings and attendant a lot of seminars internationally.

Before joining Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC he was engaged in Finance & Tax consultancy with reputation.

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Mohammed Ariful Hoque FCA, ACA (England & Wales)

Mohammed Ariful Hoque FCA, ACA (England & Wales)

Independent Director

Qualifications:

Fellow member (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh

Associate member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Member of the institute of Internal Auditors of Bangladesh

BBA & MBA in Finance, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.


Professional experiences include

With more than 15 years of experience in statutory audit, bookkeeping, tax compliance, statutory reporting and payroll. In his role as engagement leader, he constantly overseas the client operations and ensures timely reporting & statutory compliances. While ensuring the team is up to date with all the statutory changes, he coaches / trains the team on an ongoing basis to enable quality deliverables to the client.

Arif led Accounting Compliances & Reporting (ACR) and Business Consulting service line in EY Bangladesh. His service line mainly focuses on accounting services including FS preparation, tax provision & deferred tax calculation in accordance with IFRS and Bangladesh law, Internal audit outscored and co-sourced services which includes effective SOP design and implementations. Also experienced in statutory audit services.

Arif has extensive experience in consulting on development of accounting policies and procedures closely adjusted to IFRS; conversion of the local GAAP and applicable laws.

Ariful’s notable client credentials (Audit, ACR & Business Consulting) in Bangladesh are Bata Bangladesh, Unilever, Cisco Technologies; F5 Networks; Nokia Solutions & Networks Bangladesh; Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques SCRL; Mondelez Bangladesh; Honeywell; Evonik Bangladesh, Microsoft Bangladesh; ABB Turbocharging, Aggrekko power, BBC, Ekaterra B.V, Magaldi Power, Sinohydro, Roche, Robi Axiata, Paxar, SIKA, UPS; etc to name a few.

In addition to his professional engagements, Arif actively contributes to the field by serving as an examiner for professional exams and participating as a trainer in various forums. His dedication and expertise make him a valuable asset in the domain of accountancy, assurance, and business advisory.


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Professor Dr. Shamem Ara Mili

Professor Dr. Shamem Ara Mili

Independent Director

Professor Dr. Shamem Ara Mili has joined Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC as an Independent Director in 2025. She is working as a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Comilla University, Bangladesh as well. She has also served as the Director of MBA (Evening) Program in the same Department. Dr. Mili has achieved PhD Degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, with a focus on corporate governance, human capital management disclosure, firm value, and financial reporting timeliness of the listed companies in Bangladesh. She has also achieved an MPhil Degree from Islamic University, Bangladesh, with a focus on corporate social performance of the listed pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh.

Dr. Mili has completed MBA and BBA (Hon’s) from the Department of Accounting and Information Systems of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. She has achieved Taposhi Rabeya Hall Gold Medal for outstanding academic achievement in BBA (Hon’s). Dr. Mili has participated in several international conferences, and published a number of papers in internationally reputed Journals. She has been committed to making a bridge between academic knowledge and corporate practices, as well as committed to contributing to corporate governance, ESG, human capital management and business innovation practices in the corporate sectors of Bangladesh.

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Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Head of IT

Md. Jalal Uddin is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh and Master of Business Administration. He joined Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC in April 2022 having more than 14 years of experiences in reputed corporates and professional services firm. Prior to joining Beacon Pharma, he played the role of head of financial process, control, ethics, and integrity in Robi Axiata Limited.

He possesses diversified skills and experience in financial reporting, treasury management, cost & budgetary control, tax & VAT, risk management, financial compliance, auditing, and assurance services. He is highly qualified and experienced in designing policies, procedures, limits of authority and an expert in process simplification, automation, and digitalization for large and complex operations.

He leads the Rise with SAP S/4 implementation project in Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC and Beacon Cephalosporin Ltd.


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MD. Shahabuddin FCS

MD. Shahabuddin FCS

Company Secretary (CS)

Mr. Md. Sahabuddin FCS serves as the Company Secretary of Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, bringing with him a wealth of experience in corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and capital market operations. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) and holds both MBA and BBA degrees from the University of Dhaka, along with an LL.B. degree from the National University of Bangladesh.

 Before joining Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, Mr. Sahabuddin held the position of Company Secretary at Marico Bangladesh Limited, where he made notable contributions in strengthening corporate governance and compliance structures. Over his distinguished career, he has also served in key leadership roles at A. K. Khan & Company Limited, Urmi Group, Walton Group, and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), where he played an instrumental role in advancing organizational governance and compliance excellence.

In his current role at Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, Mr. Sahabuddin provides strategic leadership in ensuring transparency, fostering robust corporate governance practices, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance across all levels of the organization. His dynamic leadership and professional acumen continue to contribute significantly to Beacon’s sustainable growth and reputation for integrity in the corporate sector.


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Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA

Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA

Head of Internal Audit (HIA)

Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA is an accounting professional having more than 15 years’ experience in the field of accounts & finance, strategic planning &budgeting, project & product feasibility analysis, cost management, budget and polices, cost-volume profit analysis, product pricing, financial accounting Plans, fund management, financial operation management, capital budgeting, TAX and VAT management, financial report preparation, financial & other regulatory reporting, internal audit and risk based auditing management. Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA is playing as Head of Internal Audit at Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC. As a Chartered Accountant & Cost and Management Accountant she has diversified working experiences in senior leadership position of different organizations.

Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA has started her career at Anwar Group of Industries. Later she joined Maheen Dizayn Etiket (BD.) Limited and Maheen Label Tex Limited (sister concern of Impress group). Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA worked Maheen Dizayn Etiket (BD.) Limited and Maheen Label Tex Limited for more than seven years as Departmental Head of Internal Audit, Head of Accounts & Finance and General Manager (Accounts & Finance). Before joined Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC she worked at Walton Hi- Tech Industries PLC as Deputy & Acting Head of Internal Audit & Compliance. She has completed CA articleship from UHY Syful Shamsul Alam & Co. one of leading Chartered accounting firm in Bangladesh. Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA is a member of Cost Audit Standard Committee of ICMAB for the year 2025. Miss Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA is engaged with various professional and social groups and work for development of accounting profession and society.


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Monjurul Alam

Monjurul Alam

CEO, Global Business Development

Qualification: B.Pharm & M.Pharm from Dhaka University.

Past Experience: He started his career in PMD of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited. He worked in Renata in both local & international business. He has also overseas work experience.

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Md Anisur Rahman Khan

Md Anisur Rahman Khan

Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Administraiton

Qualification: M.Sc (Chemistry), MBA (HRM)

He is trained Human Resources Management (USA), Solving Human & Organizational Problems (Japan) and Train the Trainer (UK & Singapore).

Past Experience: Prior to this, he served in Orion Pharma Limited

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Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Md. Jalal Uddin is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh and Master of Business Administration. He joined Beacon Pharmaceutical PLC in April 2022 having more than 13 years of experiences in reputed corporates and professional services firm. Prior to joining Beacon Pharma, he was the head of financial governance, compliance, ethics, and integrity in Robi Axiata Limited.

He possesses diversified skills and experience in financial management, reporting, taxation, compliance testing, auditing, and assurance services. He is highly qualified and experienced in designing policies, procedures, limits of authority and an expert in process simplification, automation, and digitalization for large and complex operations.

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Nurun Nahar Karim

Nurun Nahar Karim

Chairman

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Md. Niazul Karim

Md. Niazul Karim

Vice Chairman

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Ulfat Karim

Ulfat Karim

Managing Director

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Risana Karim

Risana Karim

Executive Director

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Professor ABM Faroque

Professor ABM Faroque

Independent Director

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Mr. Rezanur Chowdhury

Mr. Rezanur Chowdhury

Independent Director

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Mohammed Ariful Hoque FCA, ACA (England & Wales)

Mohammed Ariful Hoque FCA, ACA (England & Wales)

Independent Director

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Professor Dr. Shamem Ara Mili

Professor Dr. Shamem Ara Mili

Independent Director

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Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Head of IT

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MD. Shahabuddin FCS

MD. Shahabuddin FCS

Company Secretary (CS)

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Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA

Rahamat Ara Huda FCA, FCMA

Head of Internal Audit (HIA)

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Management Team

Monjurul Alam

Monjurul Alam

CEO, Global Business Development

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Md Anisur Rahman Khan

Md Anisur Rahman Khan

Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Administraiton

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Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Md. Jalal Uddin FCA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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