Mirza Mehdy Ispahani

Mirza Mehdy Ispahani
Born	Sadri Ispahani 1923
Died	January 20, 2004
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Occupation	Business

Mirza Mehdy Ispahani (also known as Sadri Ispahani) (1923–2004), son of Mirza Ahmad Ispahani, was Chairman of M.M. Ispahani from 1949 till 2004. Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani, son of Mirza Mehdy Ispahani was elected as the Chairman of M.M. Ispahani in 2004.

In 1947, M.M. Ispahani moved its corporate headquarters in Chittagong with Mirza Ahmed's son Mirza Mehdy Ispahani at the helm of the businesses. It was then when the group made an investment in tea-plantations in Sylhet. The group also was the top jute exporter in the Indian Sub-continent.

Ispahani carried forward their family business with a strong commitment to people's well being. He also supported different institutions and organizations engaged in social welfare activities. Ispahani founded a school in Pahartali, Chittagong named Mirza Ahmed Ispahani High School. Mirza Mehdy Ispahani also played a political role in Bangladesh. He was the founder treasure of National Awami Party in 1957.

He died on 20 January 2004 in Bumrungrad Hospital, Bangkok from Cardiac arrest, living behind his wife, five sons, three daughters, a host of relatives and admirers.

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