Shaikh Faridul Islam
Early Life
Shaikh Faridul Islam (also known as Lion Farid) was born in the Village of Baradia, PS. Rampal, District: Bagerhat. His father Alhaj SK Abdur Rahman is a retired businessman & mother Alhaj Shakhina Begum is house wife. He married Halima Nusrat D/O Alhaj SK Nazrul Islam, retired govt.college teacher & Alhaj Selina Afroj, retired school teacher. [1]
Education
He completed his primary education from Baradia Govt Primary School, S.S.C. (1984) from Baintala Kashipur High school & H.S.C. (1986) from Abul Kalam College, Rampal, Bagerhat. He have obtained B.A. Honors & M.A. (1990 exam held in 1992) from Dhaka University. He also completed his PHD on Environmental Science (Tile: A study on the climate change and livelihood in Sundarbans Bangladesh), American World University, CA USA. [2]
Personal Life
Shakih Farid married Halima Nusrat in 1999 and had two kids with her: son Shaikh Muhaiminul Islam Talha and daughter Fatima Islam Toha. [3]
Professional Life
Shaikh Farid embarked on his professional journey in 1992 with Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), Singapore's national shipping line. Within a remarkable four years, he earned the esteemed NOL "CEO AWARD 1996" for his consistent, outstanding performance.
Farid took on a crucial role in the development of NOL Singapore in 1998, undertaking large training programmes for staff globally, including the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. He also provided crucial skills to business development managers in these regions.
Farid actively pursued continual growth during his NOL tenure, participating in high-quality training programmes such as Professional Selling Skills, Relationship Marketing, Coaching, and Team Development, all conducted by international trainers. His commitment and leadership left an indelible mark on the shipping business.
In 1999, Shaikh Farid founded Swift Freight International LTD. and embarked on a transformative journey within the Freight forwarding industry. With just two employees, his mission was clear: to redefine the sector. Today, Swift Freight International Ltd. stands proudly as one of Bangladesh's foremost and highly regarded Freight forwarders.
Within the industry, Swift Freight International Ltd. has emerged as a true trailblazer. It enjoys widespread acclaim as Bangladesh's premier importer and exporter, extending its influence far beyond national borders. This global recognition has been underscored by a multitude of awards bestowed upon the company by international entities, firmly establishing its reputation for excellence on the global stage.
Under the visionary leadership of Shaikh Farid, Swift Freight International Ltd. has achieved remarkable success through a trifecta of attributes: innovation, unwavering dedication, and a customer-centric ethos. In doing so, it has solidified its position as an illustrious exemplar within the freight forwarding sector.
Career
He have joined the Lions club of Dhaka Mega City under District 315A2 in 2007. He is selected “Best Lion for 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012& 2014-2015” in the club.At present, he is President of Dhaka Mega City Lions Club. He is organizing free eye camps in Rampal & Mongla, Bagerhat every year since 2009. About 50 thousand patients attended and 4,500 patients have done eye operations (including cataracts, DCR, DCT) at Lions Eye Hospital, Dhaka. He is supporting poor people for medical treatment on a regular basis. He has donated many School-College, Masjid-Madrasa, Mandir& Eatim Khanaof Rampal & Mongla, Bagerhat. He is also providing a rickshaw Van, boat, fishing net & swing machine etcof my area. He is giving scholarships to poor students since 2005. He is also giving school bags, uniforms, exam fees & books to poor students.
He is a permanent member of Kurmitola Golf Club& Army Golf Club, Dhaka. He was a member of the Kurmitola Golf Club Tournament Committee 2009-20016. He is Chairman of “Save the Sundarbans Foundation”. He is also holding the position of Senior Vice Chairman atCentre for Human Right movement.Recently government is building a Coal Power Plant (Bangladesh-India joint venture) at Rampal adjacent to Sundarbans which would damage its unique characteristics. In order to save Sundarbans, they have arranged many Seminars, Human Chain& Citizen Rally together with TIB, BAPA, BELA, PABA to stop the coal power plant in Rampal, Bagerhat.
