We are UNIMECH.
Chairman, Unimech Energy & Infrastructure Limited
Managing Director, Unimech Limited
Director, Unimech Food Factory Limited
He was a meticulous businessman of stellar repute, both within the workplace and elsewhere, with a persona considered to be the epitome of a self-made man who has known the hardships of starting his own business; that too in a thriving market of the 1970s, in an industry governed by bureaucracy, lobbying and technological know-how.
He exuded charm, wit and a warmth that attracted not only well-wishers, but also key business allies who went on to become lifelong friends of the Saleh family. A secluded gentleman, his close knit of friends knew him well; while others admired the light he radiated from afar.
Beyond UNIMECH, his philanthropy continues to be known to all in the vicinity of his family estate in Gazipur. He has been known to provide for the locals – primarily a Hindu community – ever since he bought his first acre of land in the area in the late 1980s; employing them to cultivate crops, ensuring the education of their children through a small schooling setup, distributing warm clothes every winter, hosting them during every holiday – Hindu / Muslim or otherwise, and most importantly, investing in the infrastructural development of the locality through established roads, electricity and gas lines.
He held a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Dhaka. A doting father and loving partner, he otherwise whiled his free time either at the disposal of his mighty pen or in the pages of a good book.
He is remembered fondly today amongst his loved ones as a phenomenal man, the likes of which would never walk again. His children, forever in awe and blind dedication, continue a lifelong mission to make his legacy proud.
Mahrukh Saleh is an exemplary woman entrepreneur who founded and served as Chairman to the now-defunct Wrought ‘n’ Rust – the first formal wrought iron furniture manufacturer in Dhaka, employing artisanal knowledge of age-old and contemporary designs into modern ironwork.
She currently presides over all operational activities of UNIMECH’s boutique resort, as well as the philanthropic endeavours under The Saleh Education Fund towards vocational training of children and young women.
She holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Dhaka. Born with a green thumb, her active pursuits of making thrive all things foliage render her days busy
Farhana Saleh has a working experience of 25 years, of which more than half is within the financial sector of Bangladesh. Her expertise ranges from project financing-having worked at IPDC (the leading NBFI set up by IFC, CDC, DEG, FMO and GoB), to private equity investments as part of the team that launched the first PE Fund by Brummer and Partners with aum of USD 10 billion.
Throughout her career, she has led due diligence processes for investments, monitored statuses of investee companies, and helped prepare them for exit through IPO and other options. A firm believer in appropriate compliance and due diligence, she is dedicated to establishing trust between herself and her partners while providing success for her investors.
She holds an MBA degree from IBA, University of Dhaka and an Honours degree in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College, India. She enjoys reading and spends effortless hours within favourite titles.
Mitia Saleh has worked at Bitopi Advertising as a Copy Supervisor, headed the Creative team at Lock Stock and Barrel, and also speared the Business Development team at Aranya, a concern of Bengal Foundation. She was Founding Partner of a venture to revive the textiles of Bengal, aptly named Nobo Dhaka.
She is in constant pursuit of all things craft, and spends her time acquiring knowledge and technological know-how of the folds of material and cloth. She is also a member of the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh, offering in-depth expertise of the Bengal Muslin.
She holds a Master’s as well as Honours degree in Economics from the University of Dhaka. She is currently pursuing her MBA degree at Rutgers University, USA.
Her maneuver of diction and prose has rendered many in awe, while her penned manifestations remain secluded from all.
Josephine Saleh has a career spanning from International Development Organisations to Corporate Banking in HSBC. She has had the opportunity to work with stakeholders at a multitude of levels, ranging from senior public officials and relevant counterparts in non-profit organisations to various institutes and business houses of the country.
She claims a host of personal contacts and business associates across the globe, who are key allies for UNIMECH in setting a worldwide footprint.
Born with the streak of an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a dervish spirit, she swims against the tide to defy norms and make her dreams larger than life. Her sole mission is to grow the legacy that is UNIMECH by multifolds, and forever etch into the realm of business and being, the name of her father.
She has an MBA degree from INSEAD, France and separate Bachelor’s degrees in Bioengineering, Economics and Business French from University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, USA. She holds her paintbrushes firmly, her pen in flamboyant grip, and is lost in the depths of a good book whenever able.
