Obaidul karim:Self-achieved Industrialist & Businessman

Starting from early eighty's with a vision of “taking our nation a step towards tomorrow”,Mr.Obaidul Karim has been one of leading Entrepreneur.Mr. Mohmmad Obaidul Karim S/o-Late Mvi.Fazlul Karim,he is a Bangladeshi businessman and industrialist known for his involvement with Orion Group, a large diversified industrial conglomerate headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Orion Group was founded by Obaidul Karim in 1985. In 1993 Orion acquired the ailing Kohinoor Chemical Co Ltd, manufacturer of the major line of ‘Tibet’ brand toiletries and beauty care products.Under the control of Mr. Obaidul Karim, the Orion Group reshaped Dhaka’s skyline when it constructed the country’s tallest building, the 39-storey City Centre, and also has plans to create a new satellite town near the capital.Mr. Karim made it possible only by his commitment, dedication and self-confidence. With the support of a highly skilled management structure under the leadership of Mr. Karim and support of almost 18000 dedicated professionals, ORION has achieved a degree of success that is unparalleled in the country business history.Mr. Karim had lead the Orion Group from the front due to which the annual Turnover of the company is USD 180 Million (approximately).Through its joint ventures, IEL Consortium and & Ltd and Dutch Bangla Power & Associates Ltd, the Orion Group now has two 100MW power plants in operation.The group has been awarded two more concessions to build power stations generating 300MW and 650MW respectively.Future plans of Mr. Obaidul Karim set up a coal-based power plant, which will be much cheaper.
Orion Group’s subsidiary companies are completing the Mayor Mohammad Hanif flyover in Dhaka.The dual carriageway flyover includes 11 slip roads or ramps (exit and entries) and will stretch from the Dhaka- Chittagong highway to Palashi.The contract is estimated to be completed by the end of 2014.Orion Group chairman Obaidul Karim is set to become the new president of Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited.Orion group won SCDI (Scottish Council for Development & Industry) award for Outstanding Business Achievement at a ceremony at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness on Friday 14 September 2012.
Obaidul Karim also selected as President of MSC football club.Under the remarkable supervision of Orion Group Chairman Md. Obaidul Karim , currently , the business of ORION Group includes Agro Products, Aviation management, Construction, Cosmetics, Toiletries, Power, Knitwear, Real Estate, Aviation, Hospitality Management, Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure Development