Profile of Management
SHAFIUL ISLAMChairman & Managing Director
Born in 1949, Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal, joined the Islam Group in 1968. It was the beginning of a successful career in the automotive, construction & real estate business.
He played a major role in establishing Navana Limited as the premier car company in Bangladesh and in setting up Aftab Automobiles.
Mr. Islam was also responsible for the construction company named: Bengal Development Corporation (BDC) and by 1981 he was also taking care of Eastern Housing Limited, then the largest real estate developing company in bangladesh.
In 1996, after the death of Mr. Jahurul Islam, the then Chairman of Islam Group & Brother of Mr. Shafiul Islam, he separated from Islam Group with Navana Ltd. and Aftab Automobiles Ltd. and formed Navana Group.
Since then under his guidance Navana Group has flourished and expanded in several key business segments.
SAIFUL ISLAMSenior Vice Chairman
Born in 1975, Mr. Saiful Islam, son of Mr. Shafiul Islam Kamal, had his education in business from New Delhi University, India.
His career began in 1997 as he took up the Sales and Marketing department of Biponon Limited. In 2002 after completion of his MBA Mr. Islam moved to Navana Real Estate Limited as Director. Here he looked after the Accounts, Sales and Construction department.
In 2005 he took over the operations of Navana Limited, the flagship company of Navana Group, as Director. In the next 3 years Mr. Islam reformed the business approach to better cope with the changing business environment and led Navana Limited to regain the highest market share in the brand new automobile business.
In 2008 he finally took the mantle of Vice Chairman of Navana Group.
About Navana Limited
Navana Limited Started its Journey on 20th April 1964. This was the beginning of her long partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation. Before 1964, Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) vehicle market was dominated by European and American brands like Volkswagen, General Motors, and Ford etc. With the introduction of Toyota Corona in 1964, European and American models gradually started losing their share. This started the Japanese car era in this market. The market gradually moved away from European and American cars and the Japanese cars reigned supreme with Toyota at the top. Navana Limited was a part of Islam Group till 1996. During this time Navana became a Brand synonymous with quality product and services. In 1996 Navana Limited separated from Islam Group and became the corner stone and namesake of Navana Group. Now Navana Limited caters to the premium client group with dedication to quality and placing customer's peace of mind as the top priority. Navana Limited's client group includes Multinational & Govt. Organizations, NGOs, and Diplomatic Missions & Society elites. Navana Limited will continue to strive to become the customer's first choice for Automobile Products and Services.
Navana Limited Started its Journey on 20th April 1964. This was the beginning of her long partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation. Before 1964, Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) vehicle market was dominated by European and American brands like Volkswagen, General Motors, and Ford etc. With the introduction of Toyota Corona in 1964, European and American models gradually started losing their share. This started the Japanese car era in this market. The market gradually moved away from European and American cars and the Japanese cars reigned supreme with Toyota at the top. Navana Limited was a part of Islam Group till 1996. During this time Navana became a Brand synonymous with quality product and services. In 1996 Navana Limited separated from Islam Group and became the corner stone and namesake of Navana Group. Now Navana Limited caters to the premium client group with dedication to quality and placing customer's peace of mind as the top priority. Navana Limited's client group includes Multinational & Govt. Organizations, NGOs, and Diplomatic Missions & Society elites. Navana Limited will continue to strive to become the customer's first choice for Automobile Products and Services.
Our Mission & Our Vision
Our MissionBuild a lean organization and become a global entity.
Our VisionBuild long lasting relationships & conduct business with honor and integrity.
Our Address
Corporate Office
Navana Toyota 3S Center 205-207, Tejgaon Industrial Area Dhaka-1208
Phone :880-2-9892911, 880-2-9893048, 880-2-9851212
Fax :880-2-988-5002
Email : info@amartoyota.com
Head Office
House 16/B, Road 93, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
Phone :880-2-9880513, 880-2-9893148
Fax : 880-2-8832980
Email : navana@bangla.net
Progoti Sharani Showroom
Progoti Showroom 229/A, Kuril, Progoti Sharani, Dhaka-1229
Phone :8417120, 8417121.
Email : ps.info@amartoyota.com
Chittagong Corporate Office
NAVANA LIMITED Quadery Chamber (Ground Floor) 37 Agrabad, Commercial Area, Chittagong-4100.
Phone :031- 711596, 031- 721203, 031- 724396.
Fax :031- 714436
Email : ps.info@amartoyota.com
Our Sister Concerns
Navana Group Brief
The origins of Navana Group lie with Islam Group and the Establishment of Navana Limited. Islam Group, founded by Mr. Alhaz Jahurul Islam, started its journey in 1953 with the founding of Bengal Development Corporation (BDC). In 1964 Navana Limited was founded as a sister concern of Islam group to cater to the Automobile industry.
Mr. Shafiul Islam joined Islam Group where he concentrated on Navana Limited & BDC and contributed in making them icons I their fields of operations. In 1996 Mr. Islam separated from the group with Navana Limited and Aftab Automobiles Limited.
With only these two companies Mr. Islam set out to build Navana Group one of the largest business houses in Bangladesh. Now, Navana operates in different key business sectors from construction to energy and from manufacturing to trading.
The origins of Navana Group lie with Islam Group and the Establishment of Navana Limited. Islam Group, founded by Mr. Alhaz Jahurul Islam, started its journey in 1953 with the founding of Bengal Development Corporation (BDC). In 1964 Navana Limited was founded as a sister concern of Islam group to cater to the Automobile industry.
Mr. Shafiul Islam joined Islam Group where he concentrated on Navana Limited & BDC and contributed in making them icons I their fields of operations. In 1996 Mr. Islam separated from the group with Navana Limited and Aftab Automobiles Limited.
With only these two companies Mr. Islam set out to build Navana Group one of the largest business houses in Bangladesh. Now, Navana operates in different key business sectors from construction to energy and from manufacturing to trading.