Rania Sobhan joins SBG as director

Rania Sobhan has become the youngest director of Safwan Bashundhara Global (SBG), having been appointed to the role on her 18th birthday.

Officials and employees of SBG welcomed her at the headquarters of the country’s renowned business conglomerate in the capital’s Bashundhara Residential Area through a ceremony on Thursday.

They wished her great success, impactful leadership and an inspiring journey ahead as she continues to lead with vision, excellence and innovation.

Rania Sobhan cut a cake on the occasion. SBG Chairman and Bashundhara Group Vice Chairman Safwan Sobhan formally announced her appointment as director in the presence of SBG Vice Chairman and Bashundhara Group Director Yeasha Sobhan and their son, Shehzad Akbar Sobhan.

“Today is her (Rania Sobhan) birthday and the day of her school graduation. She has also become a director today. Alhamdulliah, she has been accepted to King’s College London and is going to study Culture, Media and Creative Industries. She will complete her undergraduate studies there. Please keep her in your prayers,” Safwan Sobhan said while addressing the programme.

It may be mentioned that King’s College London is ranked 31st in the QS World University Rankings 2026. As one of the world’s top 50 universities, it is recognised for its strength in the humanities, social sciences and creative disciplines.

Rania also secured offers from Royal Holloway, University of London, and Queen Mary University of London.

Expressing her feelings after assuming office, Rania Sobhan said, “I am excited to begin this new journey.”

Asked about her studies at King’s College London, she said, “I had been eying for this university for a while. And Alhamdulillah, I have managed to get a spot there.”