Mr. Obaidul Karim is a distinguished self-achieved Industrialist & Businessman. He is the founder Chairman of ORION GROUP, one of the leading industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh. Starting from early eighty’s with a vision of ‘taking our nation a step towards tomorrow’, Mr. Karim has been one of leading Entrepreneurs in the country over the years. The road had been quite difficult and the tasks forbidding, but Mr. Karim made it possible only by his commitment, dedication and self-confidence. With the support of a highly skilled management structure under the leadership of Mr. Karim and support of almost 18000 dedicated professionals, ORION has achieved a degree of success that is unparalleled in the country’s business history. ORION has assumed the leadership role with its operations in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & toiletries, infrastructure development, Real Estate & construction, power, high-tech agro products, textiles & garments, aviation management and trading sectors. Some of the units of the Group are successfully listed in the Stock Exchange of Bangladesh.
Mr.Obaidul Karim started his business carrier in early eighty with Mala Chemical Company Co Ltd (now Orion Infusion Ltd). With the merit, dedication and commitment, he stepped towards success with pharmaceuticals, toiletries & cosmetics and trading business with the name ‘ORION’. In 1992-1993 ORION, with the leadership of Mr. Obaidul Karim acquired the then ailing Kohinoor Chemical Co Ltd. Currently, ORION GROUP is one of the largest groups in the country.