Mamun Chowdhury

Mamunur Rashid Chowdhury (; born 19 November 1961) is a Bangladeshi-born British businessman, and founder and co-director of London Tradition.

Early life Chowdhury is of Bangladeshi origin from the village of Moynabad of Chunarughat in Habiganj, Sylhet District, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Having completed his education in Bangladesh, after a short period in the Middle East, Mamun arrived in London in December 1991. before moving to Redbridge.

Career In 1994, Chowdhury began his career in the United Kingdom establishing London Clothing Limited, importing ready-made garments from Bangladesh and selling to clients in the UK and rest of Europe. This was supported by setting up his own factory to manufacture garments in the UK. The company now exports 40,000 to 50,000 coats a year, 90% of its output, and has seen overseas sales rise by 865% between 2007 and 2013. Chowdhury was invited to meet with Queen Elizabeth II at a Buckingham Palace reception party.