Concord Group celebrates 50th anniversary

Dhaka : Concord Group, one of the leading conglomerates of the country, has turned 50 years old on July 10.

The anniversary celebration was inaugurated by Concord Group Vice Chairperson Farida Kamal. Managing Director Shahriar Kamal and Director of Compliance Nazia Karishma Kamal along with other high officials were also present on the occasion.

The employees actively participated in a full-day retreat.

In 1973, two years after the country's independence, Concord began its journey by rebuilding war-damaged bridges.

The company was officially established on pen and paper in 1975 by SM Kamaluddin, who continues to lead Concord today.

Later, Concord Group worked on port reconstruction, industrial buildings, and defense infrastructure.

During the 1980s, Concord built the first high-rises in Dhaka, starting with Motijheel.

One of them is the 20-storeyed Bangladesh Shilpa Bank Bhaban.

Another project that puts Concord in the country's history is the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar, designed by Syed Mainul Hossain and built by Concord in 1982.

In 1998, Concord introduced green bricks/blocks in Bangladesh, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fire-burnt bricks, becoming the first developer in the country to fully adopt eco-friendly construction practices.

Concord is now one of the largest producers and users of green blocks in the country.

Through its real estate projects, Concord has built homes for more than 10,000 families.

In 2002, it launched Bangladesh's first world-class theme park-Fantasy Kingdom in Ashulia.

In Chattogram, Concord also developed Foy's Lake, a destination that preserved natural beauty while creating joyful experiences for visitors.

As the company grew, Concord expanded into new sectors, from construction materials to tourism, from architecture to communications.

At the anniversary celebration, the management shared their intention to expand on existing initiatives and introduce new measures.

The group aspires to reach new heights in the coming days and make further impact.