Mohammad Noorul Quader was the founding father of export-oriented readymade garments in Bangladesh. The RMG sector was built on the foundations laid down by Mr. Quader’s leadership principles.
The industry was born, thanks to his innovative methods and use of technology in setting up Desh Garments Ltd. Today, the RMG sector garners 84% of the total export income of the country all because of Desh Garments’ relentless efforts, making them pioneers in the trade.
A proud Bangladeshi patriot, Mr Quader was born in Tongibari, Bikrampur in 1935. He had paved his career path with the Air Force. However, his time there was short-lived after he had encountered an accident that took a harsh toll on him. His affinity for adventure was translated in his headstrong spirit and hunger for sky-high accomplishments. Shortly after 1954, Mr Quader enrolled at the University of Dhaka, where he pursued his education in Economics.
Mr Quader’s love for his country was unsurmountable: he took part in the Language Movement at the age of 17 and became a freedom fighter. He was not just the first secretary of the establishment of the Mujibnagar Government but also the first secretary of liberated Bangladesh.
Amongst the many important roles he played in his lifetime, Mr Quader was appointed the first president of the official tourism organization of the country, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. He was also the secretary of the Bangladesh Government where he headed several ministries, including the Division of Government Affairs, Communications, Railways, Shipping, Waterways, Airways, and others.
Following the War of Liberation in 1974, he was inspired to move on to newer challenges. His vision for the future pushed him to create ventures that would bring forth new scope for the people of the newly founded Bangladesh. Thus, Desh Group of Companies was established to bring forth active solutions to unemployment
Amongst the many important roles he played in his lifetime, Mr Quader was appointed the first president of the official tourism organization of the country, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. He was also the secretary of the Bangladesh Government where he headed several ministries, including the Division of Government Affairs, Communications, Railways, Shipping, Waterways, Airways, and others.
Desh Group began its journey back in 1974 under which Desh Garments Ltd. was formed jointly with Daewoo of South Korea in 1978. Mr Quader, in hopes to build a strong technical and marketing team, sent 130 men and women to Daewoo’s factory. They then returned to build the foundation of Desh Garments.
Mr Quader laid out the blueprint for the efficient use of back-to-back letters of the credit system that resolved the financial issues in the entire RMG sector. He also initiated the bonded warehousing system that helped industries survive better. He always kept the employees’ interests at the heart of every decision, allowing each employee to have the scope to grow with the organization.
