In Spite of the conflicts of the traditional interests of family and relatives, he has practiced streams of consciousness of his mind since the very early stage. No adversity could stop him from the practice even for a moment. At every moment of his personal and professional life, he remained steadfast towards honesty and discipline. He is a legend of patriotism, sincerity tolerance values, foresight, self-control, awareness, positive attitude.

My pen got stuck again and again while writing about the man of hard struggle, indomitable perseverance and unique character. It is not an easy task for me to present this accomplished man in a few words, yet I started with courage. I met Mr. Mamun while he was working at AB Bank in the 1990s. After joining as a junior officer, Mr. Mamun proved his qualities within a short time. He never violated the rules and regulations of the office during his service period. His punctuality and excellent manners always impressed us most. But he did not continue his work for long.

Khandkar Fazle Rashid, Former Managing Director of Dhaka Bank-Premier Bank recently reminisced about his performance in the same way. Mr. Khandkar who is a renowned banker of the country and one of the current Directors of Agrani Bank also said “Mr. Mamun left the job of the bank for doing business”. These days people become many things overnight but nothing was so easy then.

Riazuddin Al Mamun in his office

Hard labour, honesty modesty and confidence make a man successful. Mr. Mamun is the best example of it. Some days ago I went to the office of Anwar Ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) Bhai, one of the directors of FBCCI, former president of BGMEA and owner of Evince Group. He is a distinctive feature in the business community of the country. He is equally popular with people as a man of straight forward and transparency. I know him very well. However, while we were talking to each other, by the by the topic of Mr. Mamun came up and instantly Parvej Bhai said, “ I respect Mr. Mamun because he is very nice and humble person. If you meet him, convey my greetings to him”. Mr Mamun a successful Former Chairman of the media wing of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, is also a very popular person in the countrys sports area. During his time every cricket news of the country brodcast in the media. Former DG of Bangladesh Sports Education Institution (BKSP) and Former GM of BCB Lt. Col. (Retd.) M A Latif Khan said “ Mr Mamun’s greatest ornament is his modesty. I worked with Mr. Mamun in the cricket board. He is a man of strong ethics and morality”. I feel proud to hear everyone talking about Mr. Mamun. Sometimes I regret, “If I could be a man like Mr. Riazuddin Al Mamun”. I know may people who know Mr. Mamun as a very good guy. All people praise him very much. Such rare a personality is rare in todays urbulent society, plagued by hatred. It is the greatest achievement of life for any human being.

Anyway, Mr. Mamun is an exceptional guardian of near about 22000 employees of the Epyllion Group. He never discriminate between the the employees on the basis of age, rank, sex an face. He treats them equally even as a Chairman, he seen his colleagues with the eyes of a guardian. That’s why, no one is afraid of him. Everyone loves and respects him very much. Beyond the official rules and regulations, he stands beside them in their needs like a soul mate. The immense scene of responsibility and values he cherished towards every worker can be compassed to the culture of Euro- America. This philanthropist is always trying to keep everyone around him in better position. In this context I remember the cis famous English Writer Sir Francis Bacon’s quotation, “A person’s greatness can be seen by how he treats his subordinates”.

Epyllion Group has built hospitals, modern day care centers and accommodation facilities along with the factory to ensure the health service and overall for the welfare of the employees. For shopping at affordable prices, there is a convenient store named “Renu” for the employees as well. Workers can buy their necessery commodities here at 30 percent less than the market price. The Epyllion Gorup is a stark contrast to many workers in the garment sector who often harbor grievances against other. Nothing like this has happened for a single day since the group’s inception which is an unprecedented event in this sector. Thats why people dream to work in the Epyllion Group. Employees consider Epyllion Gorup’s real asset to be its leader Mr. Riazuddin Al Mamun. Here maximum attention is paid to the satisfaction of every employee. Mr. Mamun believes that in order to gain self respects, one must respect others.

Thinking about the nutrition of the employees, he has established international quality bakery and beverage call ‘ Epytost’. Here employees can buy all products plan at 10 percent discount. There is also plan to market its product across the country in future. He has developed the retail fashion shop ‘Sailor’ to satisfy the taste of world class garments of the lower middle class. The garments were recognized as the best brand in the country last year.

The ancestral home of Mr. Riazuddin Al Mamun , is at Nabigonj in Narayongonj. He was born in an elite Muslim family at Azim Villa at Khanpur in Narayangonj. He saw the light of the world in the sixties by lighting up the house of Noor Jahan Begum and Noor Uddin Ahmed. Noor Jahan Begum was the eldest daughter of late businessman Azim Uddin Bhuiyan of Narayangonj City. Since Mr Mamuns birth, he has illuminated the surroundings with his light. His fragrance spread everywhere. He completed his studies at Narayangonj Preparatory School, IT School and Dhaka Residential Model College. Despite getting an opportunity for admission at Dhaka University, he got himself admitted into Adamjee Cantonment College due to session jam after completing his graduation, he started working is a Bank.

But he left that job after two and half years later and started a garments business. However due to ethical reasons, he left the partnership garments business within few days. Then being involved in a new struggle of life, he become the king and sole commander in his endeavors. He would like to enjoy more in winning any object through fighting than getting the same easily. He never wants to gain anything by giving up his principles. He always gives priority to principles rather than anything else. Mr. Mamun success in every field of struggle is due to his cherishing the ideals and principles of his late father Noor Uddin Ahmed a good businessman. He always does the right thing with integrity without pursuing the golden deer of success and thats why people adoration for him along with success.

Epyllion Group Head Office Neena Kabbo.

Epyllion Group’s headquarters “Neena Kabya” the heart of the capital stands tall on Gulshan Tejgaon link road as a unique testimony of Mr Mamun’s personal taste. A lot of famous poems are engraved in a special style all over the body of this wonderful architectural feat which easily attract the attention of the city dwellers. Neena Kabya’s interior design reflects the history and heritage of the country. As soon as somebody steps into the 15 storey building built at the cost of about 200 crores, he can hear the sound of beautiful music. The mind becomes truly poetic in the melodious tone of country songs in the open and lovely atmosphere. A sweet memory is hidden behind Neena Kabya. Mr Mamun used to call Nani “Neena” Grandmother Sougatun Nahar loved Mr Mamun, grandson of Kolija very much. This Neena Kabya is a memorial of the loving relationship between grandmother and grand son.

Riazuddin Al Mamun’s father late Noor Uddin Ahmed.

However he was not a direct witness of his parent’s hardwork, honesty, fortitude, sincerity, responsibility towards relatives mutual respect and love to all but he followed them with joy. It is ethical that while you are climbing to the top, but did not  forget the roots even for a moment. In an interview Mr. Mamun said “ I have been able to come so far because of my adopting the principles followed by my father”. He also said that Abba has started the Jute-Business after completing his master’s degree in Economics at Rajshahi University. Baba always told that success in life is necessary but not by sacrificing everything for it.

He spent much time outside the business among neighbors, relatives and family members. He was very kind to his poor relatives. He was very pious and did not go to any club even for a day.

Riazuddin Al Mamun’s mother Noor Jahan Begum (when she was a student)

“My mother used to sing”, said Mamun recalling the reminiscence of his mother. She could sew beautifully. She could also dance well. But she gave up everything for the need of our family. She used to cook with her own hands and also wash our cloths. Apart from supporting own family she also did another work. My mother was a very strong and courageous woman. I loved my mother very much. In the interview he also mentioned the kind support from his friends and relations with a thankful of heart Mr Mamun  also said “ Shahid Bhai Managing Director of Deco Group gave me 45 sewing Machines at the beginning of my business and told me to pay the price of them to him conveniently. Another friend and relatives Saieem Bhai gave me TK 2 laks as loan when I was unable to pay the stuff. Their contribution will never be forgotten by me”.

He also mentioned the contribution of his friends and classmates Bappi, Mehedi and Moin Hasan. Mr. Mamun likes to listen to music and read books in his leisure time. Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet and Lalon Sangeet are his favorite songs. He also likes to read novels and autobiographies of the great men. This great cultured man would celebrate all the national and the international days as well as arrange seminars, symposiums and various cultural functions with his workers.

Mr Mamun one fo the top most businessman of the country with an intellectual reputation in the readymade cloths section does not run after bank balance and money making. He is very reserved and keeps great aversion to propaganda. He has been quietly making outstanding contribution education, culture environment civilization and human resource. His every word seems to carry a special message for development. He is always active in pursuance of moral excellence.

From the childhood he began to dream of his better future. He spent every moment of his life to fulfill his dream. Mr Mamun’s life is closely related to the famous quotation of the former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam, “ Dream is not the thing you see  in sleep but it that thing that does not let you sleep”. As the eldest child of a family of 8 members, Mr Mamun worked relentlessly to fulfill the demands of his customers.

Starting with a small factory Epyllion, he has turned his dream Epyllion Groups into a great success within almost 3 decades. Epyllion Group turnover at thousands of crore taka a year now. At every step of this long campaign, he proved himself as a transparent entrepreneur. Because of this no one could ever point a finger at him. He did not default even for a single day. He never imagined tax evasion. A past from an undeniable role in the socio-economic development of the country, he has also brightened up the image of Bangladesh in the international arena. By establishing a world class waste management system to protect the environment ensuring all kinds of effective measures to protect the interest of the workers and producing international standard working environment, he has won the praise of the world’s top class buyers. The super brand EPYLLION has already got international recognitions several times including the Gold Certificate of the Green Building Council of America. The topmost companies of Europe, America and Australia are the main buyer of EPYLLION.

Riazuddin Al Mamun’s grand father Haji Azim Uddin Bhuiyan

It is true that family education and business heritage played a vital role in Mr Mamun’s success his grandfather Ajim Uddin Bhuiyan traded  with the British for long with great reputation. His father Noor Uddin Ahmed was also a renowned businessman.

Even after climbing the golden peak of success, he treated all those relatives with utmost compassion. At one time those who looked at him with crooked eyes. Stand beside them in any problem. A great hearted person like Riazuddin Al Mamun is much needed today for the development of our overall social system and civilization.

A terrible dichotomy can be observed among the rich and powerful in our society. In the natural light of the day, they become one, but in the bright artificial light of the night, they come diriment. Although the island of success in career lights up all round, the personal life of many people is covered by dark clouds. But in this case, Riazuddin Al Mamun is a role model for us. As a father, as a husband, as a brother, as a relative, as a neighbor, as a businessman, as a friend and as a sports organizer, he is equally popular one. Apart from his own family, his three younger bro Raji, Junaid, Haseeb and two sisters Huma and Shaon and close relatives always looked after utmost compassion.

Riaz Al Mamun and his wife Shawn

The presence of some heinous activity like selfishness, weakness to women and power can be seen among many honest and famous people of various levels. But Mr Riazuddin Al Mamun is an exception in this case. He is a man of extraordinary stature despite his vast wealth and CIP rank. Mr Mamun achieved the blessing of the creator alongwith the unfailing support of his wife from the beginning of his exemplary life style. They are like the same soul in two bodies. Mrs. Mamun is also serving as the Director of Epyllion Groups with remarkable reputation. I have visited Riazuddin Al Mamun Bhai’s residence at Banani several times. I cannot but remember Mrs. Mamun’s great hospitality. Including, I raised this issue because Mrs Mamun always inspires Mr Riazuddin Al Mamun from behind for his idealistic life. Their family consisted of two daughters and one son seems to be a heavenly garden. It’s a fact that the behavior of the parents has influenced their children greatly. They have no pride at all. Mamun- Shaon couple’s son Majin and daughters Farisha and Munisha are growing up as very polite and instinctive personality. According to Islam honest wife and children are greater blessings than thousands of crore taka. Almighty Allah has given him too many blessing.

Riazuddin Al Mamun’s wife Shawon, son Majin and daughters Parisa and Munisa

Reader, I would like to mention here another exceptional feature of Mr Mamun. We all know that renowned businessman have been occupying the National Parliament of the country for a long time. Most of the businessman is eager to have power. So they spend a vast quantity of money to become an MP/ Minister. But in this case Mr Mamun is an opposite character. One of the topmost political parties of this country has repeatedly requested Mr Mamun to take the MP nomination paper but he has rejected it every time. He thinks that politics is not the only way to do good to the country people. He has been providing regular services all over the country by Epyllion Foundation. He always gives support to the development of mosques, madrashas, orphanages, various religious and educational institutions and many welfare works.

Concluding remarks: Conscience is that separates man from other living beigns and places him on the seat of superiority; God has bestowed his conscience upon man that has freedom. One can place oneself on the position of excellence with this conscience while another can bring himself down to the lowest position. By making the best use of this conscience, Mr Mamun has adorned the seat of excellence. It is not an exaggeration to say that Mr Maun’s achievement will make him a flag- bearer of principles and ideals from generation to generation from era to era.

Therefore, I think people like Mr Mamun should be brought to the fore-front to establish a corruption free and peaceful society to face the economic challenges.

We should create an environment so that such types of people are encouraged to come to leadership as the model for future generation. The norms of ethics and morality should be spread on a large scale in the society. Respective authorities should take necessary initiative in this regard. The government should take the responsibility of making such successful, creative, clear and well educated people in order to build up a civilized nation and ensure the overall welfare of the country.