Business Profile
Showkat Ali Chowdhury Business Network
Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury is a prominent Bangladeshi entrepreneur and corporate leader with business interests across banking, logistics, shipping, real estate, and the industrial sector. Over the years, he has developed and supported multiple companies that contribute to commercial growth and private sector development in Bangladesh.
His business network includes companies involved in logistics services, property development, trading, manufacturing, and maritime activities.
Peninsula Housing Ltd.
Real Estate Development Company
Chairman: Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury
Director: Zara Namreen
Peninsula Housing Ltd. is involved in real estate development and property investment projects in Bangladesh. The company focuses on modern residential and commercial properties and urban infrastructure development.
Eastern Bank PLC
Private Commercial Bank
Chairman: Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury
Eastern Bank PLC is one of the leading private commercial banks in Bangladesh. The bank provides a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, retail banking, SME financing, and international trade support. Under the leadership of Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury, the institution continues to strengthen its presence in the banking sector. Discounts for one adult
Finlay Properties Ltd.
Property Investment & Development
Chairman: Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury
Managing Director: Zara Namreen
Finlay Properties Ltd. is engaged in property development, land investment, and real estate asset management in Bangladesh. The company focuses on identifying strategic locations for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.
Finlay Shipping Ltd.
Shipping & Maritime Services
Chairman: Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury
Finlay Shipping Ltd. provides maritime logistics, shipping support, and transportation-related services connected with regional and international trade. The company works with commercial partners to facilitate cargo movement, shipping coordination, and port-related operations.
FinlPort Link Logistics Centre Ltd.
Logistics & Container Handling
Director: Tashmia Ambarin
Port Link Logistics Centre Ltd. provides logistics support, container handling, and supply chain services related to port operations. The company assists businesses in managing cargo movement, storag,e and transportation
Finlay Bazar Ltd.
Commercial Trading Company
Managing Director: Zara Namreen
Finlay Bazar Ltd. operates in commercial trading, retail distribution, and supply chain-related businesses. The company is involved in sourcing and distributing various products through its commercial network.
SN Corporation
Trading & Industrial Business
Chairman: Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury
Managing Partner: Zaran Ali Chowdhury
SN Corporation is a Bangladesh-based ship recycling company operating shipyards in Chattogram.
Namreen Enterprise Ltd.
Trading & Industrial Business
Director: Zara Namreen
Namreen Enterprise Ltd. focuses on trading operations and business initiatives related to industrial supply and services.
JF (Bangladesh) Limited
JF (Bangladesh) Limited
Director: Zara Namreen
JF (Bangladesh) Limited is involved in commercial operations, industrial supply and diversified trading activities in Bangladesh.
Business Activities:
(1990 – 2026)
From 1990 to 2026, Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury has been actively involved in building and expanding a diversified business network across banking, ship recycling, logistics, real estate, trading and industrial sectors in Bangladesh. Over the decades, his leadership and business initiatives have contributed to the growth of numerous enterprises.
During this period, he has been associated with companies such as Eastern Bank PLC, Peninsula Housing Ltd., Finlay Properties Ltd., Finlay Shipping Ltd., Finlay Bazar Ltd., Port Link Logistics Centre Ltd., SN Corporation, and Namreen Enterprise Ltd., among others.
His wider business network also includes maritime and ship recycling related companies such as BaliSera Ship Recycling, ShoreLink Ship Recycling, and Zaran Off Dock Ltd.. In the real estate and property development sector, businesses include Legend Property Development and other Peninsula related property ventures.
Additionally, several trading, industrial and investment related enterprises are connected with his business activities, including Z.N. Enterprise Ltd., ABC Steel Enterprise, Unique Refineries Ltd., NLI Company Ltd., NLI Securities Ltd., Need Group companies, and Need Fashion Wear & Textile, along with various trading and logistics enterprises.
Through these ventures between 1990 and 2026, Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury and his family have developed a strong presence in multiple industries, contributing to private sector growth, employment generation and commercial expansion in Bangladesh.