Establishing a name for yourself is never easy. However, building empires while carrying forward the legacy left behind by your father is even more difficult. Gulam Ashraf, a successful entrepreneur, has achieved what many consider a path full of thorns.

Managing Director Gulam Ashraf of Phonex Traders Private Ltd. states that the company aspires to be the top logistics provider of the country. There are about three thousand employees and ten sister companies under the supervision of Mr. Gulam. In addition to his logistics operations, Gulam handles all the imports and exports of the Bengal port. He is considered the ‘King of Kolkata Port’ by the locals and the businesspeople. Another astonishing fact is that he is the first from Kolkata Port to become the president of a national level club called ‘Mohammedan Sporting Club’. The company, so far, has expanded to Vizag, West Bengal, and few other states in the northeast. In addition, they have worked with companies from Bangladesh, Singapore, and some other nations.

Despite his youth, he has made significant contributions to the performance of the company. He took over the business after his father's demise. He has done the enterprise justice leading it to success. Gulam has a strong sense of empathy for the needs of others and is well-aware of his environment. He stands out among other start-ups in the business industry as he not only guides them but funds them as well. He is bringing sustainability into people’s lives, especially the youth, by sorting out their unemployment crises and providing them jobs in the Port.

Since his adolescence, the desire to help others has been ingrained in him. He recalls his father devoting only half of his wages to the house and the rest to helping others in need. To this day, he is carrying on his father's legacy. He helps the needy and downtrodden. For the development of society and its citizens, he operates the One Unity Social Welfare Association. He is dedicated to his principles and strives for success. Today, when many people help others for the sake of popularity and self-promotion, Gulam considers social action to be a duty. He aims to help the youth prosper and flourish.

Maintaining a well-built reputation is challenging enough, and going above and beyond people's expectations is not for everyone. His outstanding services and competence have changed the entire ambiance and atmosphere for the youth and emerging start-ups.