Samson H Chowdhury
Founder & Chairman
Leadership Excellence

Samson H Chowdhury

1925
Born
1952
First Venture

Born on 25 September, 1925, Samson H Chowdhury's journey began in India before returning to East Pakistan. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a small pharmacy in Ataikula village, Pabna district in 1952.

In 1958, he co-founded a pharmaceutical company with three friends, choosing the name "SQUARE" to represent their four-person partnership and commitment to accuracy and perfection in quality manufacturing.

Today, that small 1958 company has grown into a publicly listed diversified group employing 28,000+ people with an annual turnover of $616 million USD.

Legacy Timeline

A journey of vision, determination, and extraordinary leadership spanning decades

Birth

Born on September 25th, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey

1925
1952

First Pharmacy

Established the first pharmacy in Ataikula village, Pabna district

SQUARE Foundation

Co-founded pharmaceutical company with three friends, emphasizing quality and precision

1958
Today

Global Enterprise

28,000+ employees • $616M annual turnover • Diversified group of companies