Mr. Mohammad Obaidul Karim is the Founder Chairman of ORION, one of the largest diversified business conglomerates in Bangladesh. A visionary leader with exceptional business acumen and unparalleled foresight, Mr. Karim has left an indelible mark on the business landscape of Bangladesh over the past four decades.

Mr. Karim laid the foundation of ORION in the ‘80s with Orion Pharma PLC. Today, Orion Pharma is a renowned name in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, offering a wide portfolio of world-class generic medicines across diverse dosage forms and therapeutic groups. The company operates in full compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001:2015 standards and houses a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility ‘Orion Pharma Park’ in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, built in accordance with the latest global standards, including USFDA and UKMHRA. Subsequently, Mr. Karim founded Orion Infusion PLC, which has been the market leader in the IV fluid and intravascular saline segment in Bangladesh for more than three decades. Both companies are listed in the Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC and the Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC.

Mr. Karim revolutionized private sector participation in Bangladesh’s infrastructure development by pioneering the application of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model. Recognizing the immense potential of PPPs in accelerating national infrastructure growth, he introduced this concept through the construction of the 11.8 km Jatrabari–Gulistan Flyover on BOOT (Build, Own, Operate & Transfer) basis. At the time of its completion, it was the longest flyover in Bangladesh and remains one of the most successful PPP ventures undertaken by the Government of Bangladesh to date. Under his visionary guidance, ORION also developed City Center, a landmark 37-storied commercial-cum-parking complex located in Motijheel, the financial hub of Dhaka. The project features 10 floors dedicated to car parking and stands as a benchmark in modern urban infrastructure development.

Mr. Karim’s leadership has further positioned ORION as a trusted and prominent name in the power sector. The Group has established five HFO-based power plants with a combined generation capacity exceeding 500 MW, located across Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Khulna districts. In addition, ORION has commissioned the country’s first utility-scale solar power plant with a capacity exceeding 100 MW (134 MWp) in Bagerhat District, contributing significantly to meeting the country’s growing energy demands. Driven by innovation and strategic foresight, ORION has achieved further milestones in the power sector by signing multiple agreements with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for Ultra-Supercritical coal-based power plants under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) framework.

With a strong emphasis on sustainability and renewable energy, Mr. Karim envisions achieving a landmark target of 1 GW of solar power generation in the future, reinforcing ORION’s commitment to Bangladesh’s energy security and green transition.

Through his exceptional business acumen, unwavering dedication, and relentless hard work, Mr. Karim has guided ORION to emerge as a legendary name in core sectors such as Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Power Generation and Infrastructure Development. Under his leadership, the Group has successfully navigated challenges and expanded into other vital sectors, including Cosmetics & Toiletries, Energy (LPG, Oil and Shipping), Textiles & Garments, Home Appliances, Footwear & Footcare, and Agro & Consumer Products.

As the Chairman of ORION, Mr. Karim oversees all policy matters, strategic decisions, Group’s diversification. As part of ORION’s CSR commitment, he introduced the Orion Pharma Medical Scholarship Program to support aspiring doctors across the country, as well as the Enliven Patients Assistance Program under Orion Pharma, aimed at improving access to healthcare for underprivileged patients.

A role-model industrialist, Mr. Karim has received numerous honors and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to the national economy. He was the former President of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd., a century-old, legendary, and one of the most successful sporting institutions in Bangladesh.

As the eldest front-runner of ORION, Mr. Karim often reflects his leadership philosophy by saying, “I never feel that we are employees or employers; rather, I believe we are all members of the ORION family, and I am the senior-most member of that family.”

Mr. Salman Obaidul Karim is a distinguished businessman in Bangladesh, and he is the son of Mr. Mohammad Obaidul Karim, Founder Chairman of ORION and Mrs. Arzuda Karim, Founder Director of ORION. Mr. Salman is one of the Managing Directors of ORION, a renowned industrial conglomerate managing Power Generation, Infrastructure Development, and Energy Sectors, Home Appliances Textiles, Media business and others.

After his graduation from Brunel University, London in 2005 in Business & Management (Computing), he received several professional trainings in the U.K. Later on, he returned to Bangladesh and joined his family business ORION.

He has been a member of the Board of Directors and one of the Sponsor Directors of companies under ORION since 2005. His leadership has enabled ORION to establish five HFO-based power plants and one solar power plant, generating over 600 MW of electricity.

Mr. Salman has played key role in setting up the 134 MWp Solar Project in Bagerhat District, an eco-friendly renewable energy project with Zero Carbon emissions. This landmark solar project, named Energon Renewables (BD) Limited, is the first 100 MW+ Solar Grid Power Project in the country, established in 2021. Under his leadership, Energon Renewables (BD) Ltd. has received Foreign Financing of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) amounting USD 50 million.

Mr. Salman’s role has been instrumental in nurturing the Corporate Culture of the Group as he promoted digitalization by introducing the latest technology and solutions in the workplace and contributed to the Green Initiatives at different office premises of ORION. He actively supports the Chairman and other sponsor Directors of ORION in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and activities of the Group apart from Business Operations.

As Managing Director of ORION, Mr. Salman directly oversees day-to-day Operations (including operation, Finance and Corporate Affairs) of Power Generation, Energy Business-LPG and Oil & Shipping, Infrastructure Development, Textiles, Home Appliances, and Group’s Media interests.

Ms. Zareen Karim is one of the Managing Directors of ORION, overseeing the Group’s Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Footwear businesses and others. She is the daughter of Mr. Mohammad Obaidul Karim, Founder Chairman of ORION, and Mrs. Arzuda Karim, Founder Director of ORION. After completing her MBA in 2007, Ms. Zareen joined ORION as a Member of the Board.

Ms. Zareen Karim plays a pivotal role in strengthening ORION’s Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare portfolio through her professionalism, strategic insight, and creativity. Orion Pharma PLC currently offers generic medicines under 126 brands with 231 presentations, covering a wide range of formulations and dosage forms including cephalosporins, injectables. As of December 2025, Orion Pharma has established a strong export footprint across 19 countries, with continued expansion underway. Beyond her involvement in overall operations, management, and strategic decision-making, Ms. Zareen is actively engaged in Product Management, Production, Quality Assurance, International Marketing and Branding, ensuring excellence across the value chain.

With her strategic direction, Orion Pharma Park has been established as one of the largest and most advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Bangladesh, located at Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. This state-of-the-art facility has been developed in compliance with leading global regulatory standards, including USFDA, UKMHRA, Health Canada, and Australian TGA. In addition to conventional pharmaceutical products, the facilities will incorporate advanced technologies for manufacturing biological products (including probiotics and hormones), and anti-cancer drugs.

Ms. Zareen Karim also serves as the Chairperson of ORION’s Media Wing, Horizon Media and Publication Ltd., the publisher of the widely read national daily-The Business Standard (TBS), which reaches approximately 6 million online readers per month.

In recognition of her contributions as one of the country’s dynamic Chief Executives in the pharmaceutical industry, she has been featured in several international business publications, including CEO Magazine (Australia, 2022), Entrepreneur Insights (India, Special Edition January 2024), and Forbes India – 100 to Watch (October 2025).

Ms. Zareen Karim has been also serving as the Honorary Consul of the Commonwealth of Dominica in Bangladesh since her official appointment by the Government of Dominica in 2023.

Mrs. Arzuda Karim is one of the Founder Directors of ORION and the driving force behind the Group’s growth and legacy. A distinguished, self-driven business leader, she has been closely associated with ORION since its inception and has played a vital role in shaping its values, discipline, and long-term vision. She is the wife of Mr. Mohammad Obaidul Karim, Founder Chairman of ORION.

She earned her Master’s degree in Social Science from the University of Dhaka and began her journey in business with an independent outlook and strong sense of purpose. For more than 38 years, Mrs. Karim has been deeply involved in a wide spectrum of business functions, including Production, Administration, Commercial Operations, and Marketing with most of the concerns of ORION. Her hands-on approach and perseverance have contributed significantly to building strong operational foundations across the Group. As a Director of Jafflong Tea Company Limited and Orion Tea Company Limited, she provides direct leadership to the operations, factory management, commercial activities, administration, and marketing of ORION’s Consumer Goods and Tea businesses. Her guidance has been instrumental in transforming the tea operations into a structured, quality-driven, and sustainable business.

Under her stewardship, the tea brand “Jafflong” has evolved into a widely recognized and trusted name. Jafflong tea bags and sachets are now marketed across Bangladesh and exported to several countries, reflecting her unwavering dedication, attention to quality, and commitment to brand excellence. Mrs. Karim personally supervises the maintenance, cultivation, production, and auctioning of tea from Jafflong Tea Company Limited, ORION’s 2,200-acre tea estate in Sylhet. Her close involvement ensures consistency, sustainability, and adherence to long-standing standards of excellence in tea production. Born in July 1955 in Brahmanbaria District, she completed her schooling in her home district, carrying forward values of discipline, resilience, and social responsibility throughout her personal and professional life.

Beyond business, Mrs. Karim is deeply committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of ORION. She has been actively involved in programs such as the Orion Medical Scholarship and the Enliven Patient Assistance Program under Orion Pharma PLC. She also takes a leading role in humanitarian efforts during natural disasters, including floods and cyclones, and regularly organizes winter clothing distribution programs to support underprivileged communities. Through her lifelong dedication, quiet leadership, and service-oriented mindset, Mrs. Arzuda Karim continues to embody the enduring values and legacy upon which ORION was founded.