Country’s leading business enterprise Ispahani sponsored a modern seminar library for the Department of Persian Language and Literature, University of Dhaka. Ispahani Group and Allama Rumi Society patronized the modern and renovated library named after Syed Ahmadul Haque, who is known as Rumi of Bengal.
Two tea gardens under Ispahani Group have been honored with the Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition of their worker-friendly and environmentally sustainable practices. This year, in the tea category, both awards have been won by Ispahani Group’s estates — Mirzapore Tea Garden and Zareen Tea Garden.
Under the joint initiative of the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) under the Ministry of Industries of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 30 factories/institutions from 16 local sectors were awarded the Green Factory Award 2025. To mark the occasion, an award ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 24, at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. The event’s Chief Guest was Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Ministry of Shipping. The Special Guest was Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Industries and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works. Mr. Mirza Ahmed Ispahani, Director of Ispahani Group, accepted the two awards on behalf of the organization. Also representing Ispahani at the event were A.K.M. Mainul Ahsan, GM of Ispahani Tea Estate, Mr. Selim Reza, Deputy General Manager of Zareen Tea Garden, and Mr. Saiduzzaman, Manager of Mirzapore Tea Garden.
It is worth mentioning that three of Ispahani Group’s tea gardens, Ghazipore, Zareen, and Neptune, were previously awarded the Green Factory Award in 2023. This year’s recognition once again highlights Ispahani Group’s strong commitment and continuous efforts in ensuring a worker-friendly, safe, and decent work environment.
Ispahani is proud to announce the successful conclusion of Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid Season 6, a television reality show dedicated to promoting the correct use of the Bangla language among the youth. The grand finale of this year-long initiative was held at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka.
Throughout the season, the competition engaged students from all 8 divisions and the Cumilla region, encouraging them to champion proper grammar, accurate spelling, and overall linguistic excellence. After rigorous rounds of assessment, Abhishek Das from Cantonment English School & College, Chattogram, was crowned the Best Banglabid and awarded a scholarship of BDT 10 lakh. Rifa Tasnia from Ideal School and College, Dhaka, secured the second position and received BDT 3 lakh, while Rashmi Tultul Chowdhury from Ispahani Public School and College, Chattogram, earned the third position with a scholarship of BDT 2 lakh.
In addition to the top three prizes, each of the top ten finalists was awarded a laptop, Bangla books worth BDT 50,000, and a bookshelf to inspire lifelong reading and learning habits.
The grand finale was attended by distinguished guests, including Ispahani Directors Ms. Zahida Ispahani, Mr. Emaad Ispahani, Mr. Mirza Ahmed Ispahani, and Ms. Tahsin Chowdhury Ispahani were also present and graced the occasion.
বাংলাদেশের ঐতিহ্যবাহী প্রতিষ্ঠান ইস্পাহানি গ্রুপের ‘মির্জাপুর চা-বাগান’ শ্রমিক কল্যাণের ভিত্তিতে শ্রেষ্ঠ চা বাগান ক্যাটাগরিতে ‘জাতীয় চা পুরস্কার’ জিতে নিয়েছে। এছাড়াও ইস্পাহানির মালিকানাধীন নেপচুন চা বাগানের চা শ্রমিক ‘জেসমিন আক্তার’ টানা দ্বিতীয়বারের মতো ‘সর্বোচ্চ চা-পাতা চয়নকারী’ ক্যাটাগরিতে শ্রেষ্ঠ পুরস্কার অর্জন করেছেন।
উক্ত দিবসে আয়োজিত অনুষ্ঠানে বিজয়ীদের হাতে ‘জাতীয় চা পুরস্কার ২০২৫’ তুলে দেন অনুষ্ঠানের প্রধান অতিথি গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকারের বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের, মাননীয় উপদেষ্টা জনাব শেখ বশিরউদ্দীন। ‘শ্রমিক কল্যাণের ভিত্তিতে শ্রেষ্ঠ চা-বাগান’ ক্যাটাগরিতে ইস্পাহানির মির্জাপুর চা বাগানের পক্ষে মাননীয় উপদেষ্টার হাত থেকে পুরস্কার গ্রহণ করেন ইস্পাহানি গ্রুপের পরিচালক জনাব ইমাদ ইস্পাহানি। এছাড়াও ইস্পাহানির নেপচুন চা বাগানের চা শ্রমিক ‘জেসমিন আক্তার’ এবার ‘শ্রেষ্ঠ চা-পাতা চয়নকারী’ ক্যাটাগরিতে পুরস্কার গ্রহণ করেন।
দেশের চা-শিল্পের বিভিন্ন ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদানের স্বীকৃতি হিসেবে বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয় ও বাংলাদেশ চা বোর্ডের যৌথ উদ্যোগে ‘জাতীয় চা পুরস্কার’ দেওয়া হয়। বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের সচিব, জনাব মাহবুবুর রহমান সভাপতিত্বে আয়োজিত এ অনুষ্ঠানে আরও উপস্থিত ছিলেন, বাংলাদেশ চা বোর্ডের চেয়ারম্যান মেজর জেনারেল শেখ মোঃ সরওয়ার হোসেন, এসইউপি এনডিসি, পিএসসি; ‘টি ট্রেডার্স এসোসিয়েশন অব বাংলাদেশ’ এর চেয়ারম্যান জনাব শাহ্ মঈনুদ্দীন হাসান এবং ‘বাংলাদেশীয় চা সংসদ’ এর সভাপতি জনাব কামরান টি রহমান। এছাড়াও বাংলাদেশের চা শিল্পের সাথে জড়িত বিভিন্ন ব্যক্তিগণ এ অনুষ্ঠানে উপস্থিত ছিলেন।
The 4th edition of the Blender’s Choice OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024, organized by Ispahani Group, was held on 7 September at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center’s Hall of Fame. The gala celebrated the achievements of artistes, content creators, and production houses shaping Bangladesh’s digital entertainment industry.
The event featured speeches by Mr. Mirza Ahmed Ispahani, Director of Ispahani Group, and Mr. Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star. Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Mirza Shakir Ispahani, Managing Director of Ispahani Group; Directors Mr. Emaad Ispahani, Ms. Zahida Ispahani, and Mr. Akhter Matin Chaudhury, Director of Ispahani Tea Limited. The occasion was also graced by Ms. Tahsin Chowdhury Ispahani. All extended their congratulations to the winners and expressed confidence that Bangladesh’s entertainment industry will continue to reach new heights.
A total of 27 awards were presented across Popular, Critics, Music, and Individual Content categories, along with two special recognition awards. The award show once again reaffirmed its role as Bangladesh’s premier platform for inspiring bold, innovative, and impactful digital storytelling.
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With a vision of cultivating educated and enlightened citizens as well as charismatic future leaders for a burgeoning nation, Ispahani Public School was established in 1979 under the devoted patronage of the distinguished industrialist, Late Mirza Ahmed Ispahani. The school began operations in 1981, enrolling students from KG-1 to Class-VIII in a three-storied building.
Over the years, the infrastructure has expanded to include two additional four- and five-storied buildings, which house the Secondary and Higher Secondary sections, science labs, and common rooms. Approved to introduce the Secondary level in 1983 and Higher Secondary in 1989, today IPSC is recognized as one of the nation’s top-ranked schools, with alumni contributing significantly to the nation.
Founded by Mirza Ahmad Ispahani in 1979, Ispahani Public School & College, Cumilla, commonly referred to as IPSC, is a prominent private institution under the Cumilla Education Board. Over the years, IPSC has transformed many outstanding students into accomplished individuals, both locally and internationally.
Situated near the northeastern edge of Cumilla Cantonment, the campus covers 9.3 acres of land and is noted for its impressive buildings and disciplined environment. The college’s motto is “Enter to learn, leave to serve.”
Located on New Eskaton Road, Dhaka, Ispahani Girls’ School & College is one of the most prestigious institutions in Bangladesh. With around 2,000 students, it prides itself on maintaining an inclusive environment, celebrating diversity, and supporting the holistic development of every child.
On March 12, 1987, the late Mirza Mehdy Ispahani laid the cornerstone for this institution, governed by Pahartali Textile & Hosiery Mills. Under the capable leadership of its managing committee, the school has achieved an exceptional reputation in Chattogram, particularly for its outstanding public exam results.
Established in 1969 by Late Mirza Ahmed Ispahani, this school initially served the children of Chittagong Jute Manufacturing Company officers and employees. Today, it provides education from nursery to 10th grade across humanities, science, and business studies, with over 1,600 students.
Founded in 1982, Ispahani Adarsha High School provides comprehensive education from primary to higher secondary. It balances academic rigor in humanities, science, and business studies with extracurriculars, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and prepared for success.
Another key institution established by the Ispahani family, this school provides quality education and has built a strong reputation through its dedication to academic excellence and character development among students.
The PTL Medical Centre is dedicated to providing our valued employees with convenient and high-quality healthcare services. We understand that a healthy workforce is a productive workforce, and our centre is designed to address health needs efficiently so employees can focus on their work—creating exceptional textiles.
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At PTL, we understand the importance of work-life balance for our employees. That’s why we’re proud to offer the PTL Child Care Centre, a nurturing and educational environment for your precious little ones. Our centre provides a stimulating and secure space for children to learn, play, and thrive. We offer separate age-appropriate rooms staffed by qualified and caring childcare professionals.
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Pahartali Textile Limited believes that, while business is a priority, social welfare is a responsibility. The company is committed to a wide range of CSR activities around its plant at North Pahartali, Chattogram. These initiatives encompass responsible business operations, environmental management, and community development in areas such as education, healthcare, and employment. One notable CSR initiative is the Ispahani Shastho Sheba Kendro, an outdoor medical service centre located within the factory complex. This centre is dedicated to providing free primary health care to the local underserved population. Services include consultations, basic medicine support, vaccinations, and health counseling, with a focus on women and children. The centre operates with two full-time doctors and nurses, available from Sunday to Thursday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
