Abul Khair Litu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Abul Khair Litu
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Oct 7, 1950(1950-10-07)
Age	74
Birthplace	Dhaka
Country	Bangladesh
Birth City	Dhaka
Horoscope	Capricorn

Abul Khair Litu Biography

Abul Khair Litu is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on October 7, 1950 in Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Litu was born on 7 October 1950 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Dhaka University in 1972.

Since 1999, the foundation has organised several international art camps that involve nearly 300 artists from around the world. Notable venues include Florence (2005), Dhaka (2006), Kolkata (2008) and Maldives.

Litu has been a longtime sponsor of Bangladeshi theatre. The Development of Theatre program that he ran between 2001 and 2007 encouraged new performers with infrastructure development, training, workshops and theatre festivals across the country. The current theatre development program, which has been running since 2009, is aimed at marginalised communities such as Adivasis, transsexuals and Chars.

In 2011, Litu announced that he had entered into a partnership with Skira, an Italian publishing house, to bring out a special series of 40 volumes showcasing Bangladeshi art. The first four volumes are scheduled to be released by April 2012 and are monographs of photographer Shahidul Alam, painters Kazi Ghivasuddin, Safiuddin Ahmed and Zainul Abedin.

The Bengal Foundation Award, instituted in 1998, is awarded to an artist for commendable work in the National Art Exhibition organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The Master Craftsperson’s award has been instituted in association with the National Crafts Council. It is the highest honour for praiseworthy work in the crafts field.

Abul Khair Litu Net Worth

Abul Khair Litu is one of the richest Businessperson from Bangladesh. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Abul Khair Litu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Abul Khair Litu (born 7 October 1950) is a Bangladeshi industrialist and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the promotion of the country’s culture, art, music, theatre and literature.

As part of his endeavour to promote and showcase Bangladeshi art on a larger platform, Litu set up the Bengal Foundation in 1986, of which he is still the chairperson. The Bengal Foundation is a registered private trust funded entirely by the Bengal Group. Over a span of twenty-five years since its inception, the Bengal Foundation has promoted a variety of visual and performing arts and crafts, with regular local, regional and international events. One such prominent event is a series of monthly music concerts where admission is free. The Bengal Foundation also holds demonstrations, seminars and workshops, and awards scholarships for those interested in studying Bangladeshi music.

Litu converted one of his residences to establish the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in the year 2000. It is one of the earliest professionally run art galleries in Bangladesh, and is also the largest private one. Till date, the BGFA has showcased the work of over 250 artists and produced 35 documentary films. He has also unveiled plans to set up ‘Art Lounges’ in places where important policymakers and strategists convene. A part of his art collection is being used to decorate them. The first lounge is the Bengal Art Lounge in the Dhaka Club.

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Litu’s interest in the art and culture of Bangladesh was sparked off by his uncle – Professor Abdur Razzaque, an eminent academic and social scientist. Professor Razzaque introduced Litu to some of Bangladesh’s most well-known artists, including Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. Litu’s interaction with the artists whom he met through his uncle soon inspired him to start his own art collection. He bought his very first painting in 1970, when he was just 20 years old.

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Abul Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bangladesh. Abul Khair Litu celebrates birthday on October 7 of every year.