Md. Nasser Shahrear Zahedee
chairman of RadiantMr. Md. Nasser Shahrear Zahedee is a prominent pharmacist, entrepreneur and philanthropist of Bangladesh. Mr. Zahedee is one of the most revered names in the country's pharmaceutical sector and has founded multiple leading drug manufacturing companies. A key contributor to Bangladesh’s national drug policies and pharmacy education, Mr. Zahedee has also founded several educational institutes, healthcare centers and social institutions including sports academy. His lifelong dedication reflects a deep commitment to philanthropy through uplifting disadvantaged, disabled, and vulnerable communities across Bangladesh by promoting education, healthcare, sports, cultural development, and environmental sustainability.


Entrepreneur
Established the following companies since 2005 and functioning as the Chairman

Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
Pharmaceutical manufacturer
Radiant Nutaceuticals Limited
Pharmaceutical manufacturer
Jenphar Bangladesh Limited
Pharmaceutical manufacturer
Radiant Export Import Enterprise
Export Import Company
Radiant Business Consortium Ltd
Importer of medicines in Bangladesh
Radiant Distributions Limited
Logistic distribution company
Pharmacil Limited
Bio-tech medicines manufacturer
Aeromate Services Limited
GSA of Turkish Airlines Passengers & Cargo
AeroWing Aviation Limited
GSA of SalamAir, OmanRadiant Care Limited
Manufacturer of consumer products
Radiant Publications Limited
Publisher of weekly newspaper, quarterly magazine & booksPackfirm Limited
Complete Packaging SolutionsInternational Involvement
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), The Hague
– Representative of Bangladesh to the Central Council
– Former Member of Public Policy Working Group
Commonwealth Pharmacists Associations (CPA), London
– Former Member, Executive Committee
– Representative of Bangladesh to the Council
Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA), Manila
– Representative of Bangladesh to the Council
World Health Assembly, Geneva
– Member of FIP Delegation (1994)
– Member of Bangladesh Delegation (2006)
South-East Asian Regional Pharmaceutical Forum, New Delhi
Member, Executive Committee
Leader of Bangladesh Delegation to -
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 1991 (Washington DC)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 1994 (Lisbon)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2000 (Vienna)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2001(Singapore)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2005 (Cairo)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2008 (Basle)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2009 (Istanbul)
– International Pharmaceutical Congress – 2013 (Dublin)
– Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Conference – 1991 (Toronto)
– Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Conference – 1995 (Harare)
– Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Conference – 2009 (Accra)
– Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Conference – 2013 (Nassau)
– Federation of Asian Pharma Assoc Congress – 2017 (Manila)
– Federation of Asian Pharma Assoc Congress – 2022 (Kuala Lumpur)
– Federation of Asian Pharma Assoc Congress – 2024 (Seoul)
International Award
FAPA ISHIDATE AWARD
FAPA Ishidate Award on Industrial Pharmacy and Marketing, 2024
Presented by:
Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)
at the 30th Congress held at Seoul
National Involvement
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)
Vice President
Executive Committee (2024-2028)
Chairman
Development Committee
Chairman
School Football Committee
Member
Finance Committee
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Former Member of :
– Drug Control Committee
– Drug Control Technical Sub-committee
– Drug Pricing Committee
– Drug Pricing Technical Sub-committee
– Drafted the Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices
– Drafted the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists
Pharmacy Graduates' Association, Bangladesh (PGA)
– Former President
– Former General Secretary
National Drug Policy - 2005
– Member, National Drug Policy Committee
– Member, National Drug Policy Drafting Sub-committee
National Drug Policy - 2016
– Member, National Drug Policy Committee
– Member, National Drug Policy Drafting Sub-committee
Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society (BPS)
– Member of the Central Executive Council
– Former President
– Former General Secretary
Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh
Board Member of the Council
President
Accreditation and Education Committee
President
Hospital Pharmacy Committee
Member
Finance Committee
Member
Antimicrobial Resistance Committee
Media & Publications
Comprehensive Personal and
Professional Profile
M. Pharm
Department of Pharmacy
University of Dhaka
1979 (Exam held in 1983)
B. Pharm
Department of Pharmacy
(Honours)
University of Dhaka
1978 (Exam held in 1980)
H. S. C
Jhenaidah Cadet College-1975
S. S. C
Jhenaidah Cadet College-1973
Roche Bangladesh Limited
1998 - 2006
Managing Director
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
1996 - 2000
Regional Manager, Bangladesh & Myanmar
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
1988 - 1995
Country Manager, Bangladesh
Jashore University of Science & Technology
Member, Regent Board
East West University Dhaka
Member, Board of Trustees
Shams ul Huda Football Academy, Jashore
President,, Governing Body
Musa Mia Buddhi Bikash Biddaloy (School for Special Children), Jhenaidah
Founder
Jabeda Khatun Academy, Jhenaidah
Founder
Nurunnahar Girls High School, Jhenaidah
Founder
Musa Mia Collegiate School, Jhenaidah
Founder
Musa Mia ICT & Language Centre, Jhenaidah
Founder
Cadet College Club
- Past President (2020 & 2021)
- Founder Life Member
Jhenaidah Ex-cadets Association
President (1997 - 2004)
Jhenaidah Ex-cadets Association
General Secretary (1981 - 1986)
Glulshan Club, Dhaka
Life Member
Dhaka Club
Member
Kurmitola Golf Club
Member
Jashore Golf & Country Club
Member
Pharmaceutical Executive Club
Founder Life Member
Baridhara Cosmopolitan Club
Life Member
Rotary Club of Dhaka Central
Past President
Zahedee Foundation
Chairman
Member of
– Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Gazipur Chamber of Commerce & Industry
– Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce Industry
– Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce Industry
Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
- Former : Member, Executive Committee
- Chairman, Pharmaceutical Sub-committee (3 Terms)
Father: Late Md. Zahid Hossain Musa
Mother: Nurunnahar Zinnatul
Date of Birth: 28th December 1957
Place of Birth: Jhenaidah, Bangladesh
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Nahida Akter Zahedee
Chairperson, Radiant Nutraceuticals Limited
Director, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
Daughter: Tashfia Zahedee
Deputy Managing Director, Radiant Care Limited
Executive Director, Aeromate Services Limited
Executive Director, AeroWing Aviation Limited
Son: Musawath Shams Zahedee
Director, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
Managing Director, Pharmacil Limited
Religion: Islam
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Name:
Md. Nasser Shahrear ZahedeeFather:
Late Md. Zahid Hossain MusaMother:
Nurunnahar ZinnatulDate of Birth:
28th December 1957Place of Birth:
Jhenaidah, BangladeshMarital Status:
MarriedSpouse:
Nahida Akter ZahedeeChairperson, Radiant Nutraceuticals Limited
Director, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
Daughter:
Tashfia ZahedeeDeputy Managing Director, Radiant Care Limited
Board Member, Aeromate Services Limited
Board Member, AeroWing Aviation Limited
Son:
Musawath Shams ZahedeeBoard Member, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
Managing Director, Pharmacil Limited
Religion:
IslamNationality:
BangladeshiContact Details
Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited
SKS Tower (7th Floor), 7 VIP Road,
Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206.
Tel : +880 2 9835717
Fax : +880 2 55058522
E-mail : [email protected]
Permanent Address
23 Bangabandhu Road Jhenaidah 7300, Bangladesh
Residence
House : 39, Road 1, Apartment 5B
Banani DOHS, Dhaka
Telephone : +880 2 871 3294