(38.70) Bangladeshi-born restaurant businessman gets Honorary Doctorate Degree
The University of Sussex, a UK-based well-known restaurant businessman, has given honorary doctorate degree in UK. The 62-year-old businessman and philanthropist lived in Thaksin, Essex, England, southeast of England. His contribution to the restaurant business for a long time and as a recognition of social activism, he was awarded the honorary degree last week.
The University of Sussex wrote about him, 'Siraj played the role of Siraj guiding person to make Indian food known. Through the hospitality and business activities, he was able to collect 3 million pounds for his work. In this, he has become one of the people of Bangladeshi origin to follow. For eight years, Siraj served as the general secretary of Essex Jame Mosque and the cultural center located in South End-On-Sey. He is also the President of the Thakker Bangladesh Kalyan Samity. '
Siraj Ali, now a doctor Ali, from Siraj Ali, came to the UK at the age of 11. His English language knowledge was not so rich. In the financial situation, it was also bad. Still, in 1979, he started a restaurant business named Stanford-Lee-Hope 'New Curry Center'. Through his initiative, for the first time, Tharak was introduced to South Asian cuisine. After establishing five restaurants in his area, he began to implement his big dream. His restaurant 'Maharaja' started in Benfleet in 1995. His 'Maharaja' is one of the most popular destinations of Indian food restaurants in the area.
Maharaja restaurant doctor Ali commented, 'I am proud to give recognition to me and my efforts by the university. The restaurant management karata I have never seen as a food issue. Rather, the walls of the cultural divide can be broken, communication can be established and mentality is created to stand by one another. This was important for me because I have funded lakhs of pounds for social work in Essex and other areas for decades. I'm lucky, I have the opportunity to work with the most influential MPs in the UK. "
In the 47 years of his life, Siraj Multiple Sclerosis Society, Motor Neuron Diseases, NSPCC, British Red Cross and Breast Cancer Awareness have been involved in many other charitable organizations. He also established schools and hospitals in Bangladesh. The United Nations military personnel responsible for its food will be eaten in Congo. The United Kingdom Parliament also invited Siraj to taste his delicious food.