Mr. Tapan Chowdhury is the Director of Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) representing ASTRAS Limited. Mr. Chowdhury is the second son of late Samson H. Chowdhury, founder of Square Group. Currently, he is serving as the Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC., a flagship company of Square Group, holding the leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh. Under his leadership, Square Group has diversified into various sectors, including hospitals, textiles, toiletries, food and beverages, IT, organic tea plantations, capital market operations, and satellite TV broadcasting.

In addition to leading Square Pharmaceuticals PLC., He is presently serving as:

• Chairman of Square Textiles PLC.,
• Chairman of Square Health Ltd.;
• Director of Square Hospitals Ltd.;
• Director of Square Toiletries Ltd.;
• Director of Square Food & Beverages Ltd.;
• Director of Square Fashions Ltd.;
• Director of Square Denims Ltd.;
• Director of Square Apparels Ltd.;
• Director of Square Securities Management Ltd.;
• Director of Square Lifesciences Ltd.

Beyond his corporate roles, Mr. Chowdhury has been actively involved in public service. In 2007, he served as an Adviser (Minister) in Bangladesh’s Caretaker Government, overseeing ministries such as Power & Energy, Youth & Sports, Food & Disaster Management, and Science & ICT. He has also held prominent positions in various organizations, including President of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC), and Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).

Mr. Chowdhury is recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and healthcare. His leadership continues to shape Square Group’s commitment to innovation, integrity, and community development.

Mr. Chowdhury graduated from the University of Dhaka. He further pursued advanced courses in Business Management and Strategic Planning in the United Kingdom, along with specialized training in pharmaceutical marketing in Switzerland and Belgium.