Col. Syed Shahabuddin Ahmed (Retd.), the former Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) passed away early morning on Thursday at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) (Inna lillahe……….. Rajeun). He was suffering from COVID-19. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. He was the Chairman of The Bangladesh Today. He Joined Army at 29th PMA Long Course.

Besides, BEPZA, he was the Chairman of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation, Bangladesh Parjaton Corporation, Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation, and Managing Director of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Before died he was Chairman of ABN Group. He will be buried at Banani Graveyard after Asar prayer. BEPZA is deeply mourned to his death.