Muhammad Farid Khan
Director
Mr. Muhammad Farid Khan, born in July 1960, has dedicated over four decades to advancing key industries in Bangladesh, contributing to the country’s economic and technological progress. He began his career in 1980, working alongside his brother, Mr. Muhammed Aziz Khan, the Founder Chairman of Summit Group. Together, they established Summit Industrial and Mercantile (Pvt.) Limited in 1985, focusing on the trade of essential commodities such as plastic compounds and fertilizers. During this period, Mr. Khan played a significant role in facilitating the first-ever export of molasses from Bangladesh, a milestone in the country’s trade history.
Mr. Khan’s efforts have been integral to several foundational projects across diverse sectors. He played a key role in developing Bangladesh’s first Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) project and storage tank terminal in Mongla, Khulna, a milestone in the country’s energy infrastructure. As Summit Group took on the responsibility of implementing Bangladesh’s first Independent Power Producer (IPP), Mr. Khan served as Vice Chairman of Summit Power Limited, contributing to its establishment and operational success.
In 2010, Mr. Khan shifted his focus to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, driven by a belief in the transformative potential of digital infrastructure for national development. As Vice Chairman of Summit Communications Limited (SComm), he led the creation of an extensive optical fiber network that now spans all districts, upazilas, and many unions in Bangladesh. Today, SComm is recognized as the largest fiber optic operator in the country, supporting over 57,400 kilometers of network and meeting over 35% of national internet demand.
Under Mr. Khan’s guidance, SComm has also undertaken the country’s first private submarine cable project to strengthen Bangladesh’s global connectivity, a project that is actively underway. To further expand ICT infrastructure, he helped establish Summit Towers Limited (STL), which now operates over 5,000 mobile towers, providing essential connectivity to all major telecom operators in the country.
Beyond his professional contributions, Mr. Khan is deeply passionate about human development and actively supports several initiatives aimed at education and healthcare. He is a strong advocate for women’s education and supports underprivileged girls in Joypurhat to access learning opportunities. Additionally, he contributes to the development of medical students at Faridpur Medical College and is involved in various multi-faceted human development projects. As a life member of Shandhani, a voluntary organization based at Faridpur Medical College, Mr. Khan is committed to supporting the health and well-being of underserved communities.
In his capacity as Vice Chairman of Summit Group, Mr. Khan remains actively involved in strategizing the Group’s future growth, with a particular focus on ICT and infrastructure development. His work reflects a steadfast commitment to creating sustainable and forward-looking solutions that meet the evolving needs of Bangladesh.
As Chairman of Summit Communications Limited and Summit Towers Limited, Mr. Muhammad Farid Khan continues to contribute to Bangladesh’s development through a focus on innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact. His leadership is characterized by a thoughtful approach and a commitment to fostering growth for the benefit of all stakeholders.
