East West University

The East West University condoled his death.

“With profound sadness we announce the passing of Syed Manzur Elahi, a revered business leader, philanthropist, and esteemed public servant, who peacefully departed on 12 March 2025, morning at a hospital in Singapore at the age of 83,” it said in a press release on the day.

Mr. Elahi, born in 1942, was a titan of Bangladeshi industry, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's economic landscape. He was the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at East West University, the founding Chairman of Mutual Trust Bank PLC, and the Chairman of Apex Group, a leading conglomerate he established from scratch.