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Sharif Zahir
Chairman at
UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Sharif Zahir is the founder of Creative Visions, Inc., founded in 1988.
Mr. Zahir is also the founder of Ananta Energy Resources Ltd.,Zero Gravity Ventures Ltd...
Mr. Zahir is Chief Executive Officer at Ananta Knitwear Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Chairman at United Commercial Bank Plc.
Mr. Zahir is Managing Director & Director at Ananta Group.
Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Ananta Casual Wear Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Ananta Properties Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Ananta Apparels Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Ananta Denim Technology Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Confidence Industries Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Universal Menswear Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Managing Director at Dnv Clothing Ltd. Mr. Zahir is Vice President at Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association.
Former positions include Vice Chairman at United Commercial Bank Plc from 2013 to 2015, Chairman at Vanguard AML BD Finance Mutual Fund One, Chairman at Vanguard Aml Rupali Bank Balanced Fund, Managing Director at National Finance Ltd., and Director at Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association from 2019 to 2021.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | 3,12,17,326 ( 2.01% ) | 2 M $ | 31/08/2026 |
Sharif Zahir active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK PLC | Chairman | - |
Zero Gravity Ventures Ltd.
 Zero Gravity Ventures Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online shopping services | Founder | - |
Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Ananta Knitwear Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Dnv Clothing Ltd.
 Dnv Clothing Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures ladies garments | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Universal Menswear Ltd.
 Universal Menswear Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies suits, jackets, coats and trousers for men | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Ananta Huaxiang Ltd.
 Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Produces gauge sweaters | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Ananta Casual Wear Ltd.
 Ananta Casual Wear Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Exports apparel products | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Confidence Industries Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Former positions of Sharif Zahir
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Training of Sharif Zahir
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
29
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
United Commercial Bank Plc
 United Commercial Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The University of Texas at Austin
 The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Creative Visions, Inc.
 Creative Visions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides audio-visual integration services | Technology Services |
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association
 Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates garments manufacturers and exporters association | Commercial Services |
Ananta Group
 Ananta Group Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Develops, manufactures and markets jeans, suits, sweaters and apparels | Consumer Non-Durables |
National Finance Ltd. | |
Ananta Knitwear Ltd. | |
Ananta Casual Wear Ltd.
Ananta Casual Wear Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Exports apparel products | Distribution Services |
Ananta Properties Ltd. | |
Ananta Apparels Ltd.
 Ananta Apparels Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets jeans, suits, sweaters and apparels | Consumer Non-Durables |
Ananta Denim Technology Ltd.
 Ananta Denim Technology Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the marketing, development and manufacturing of apparels | Consumer Non-Durables |
Ananta Energy Resources Ltd. | |
Confidence Industries Ltd. | |
Vanguard AML BD Finance Mutual Fund One
 Vanguard AML BD Finance Mutual Fund One Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Zero Gravity Ventures Ltd.
Zero Gravity Ventures Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online shopping services | Technology Services |
Ananta Huaxiang Ltd.
Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Produces gauge sweaters | Consumer Non-Durables |
Universal Menswear Ltd.
Universal Menswear Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and supplies suits, jackets, coats and trousers for men | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dnv Clothing Ltd.
Dnv Clothing Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures ladies garments | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vanguard Aml Rupali Bank Balanced Fund
 Vanguard Aml Rupali Bank Balanced Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Bangladesh Economic Zone Investors Association |
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