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Habib Mohammed Chowdhury is the founder chairman and managing director of HSMM Group of Companies, the second biggest Indian Foreign Direct Investment in Laos. He can be reached through:

Namphake village near Dibrugarh: Exploring the Thai village of India

Habib Mohammed Chowdhury May 15, 2017

Located on the banks of Burhi Dihing River, about 60 km from Dibrugarh town in Assam, is a small discrete community residing in a village called Namphake. What makes this community stand out is that they are a direct descended of the great Tai race, believed to have migrated from the Shan Kingdom Mong Mao (Muang […]

‘Southeast Asia & NE India cultural exchange will boost Act East Policy’

Habib Mohammed Chowdhury Apr 25, 2017

Southeast Asia and India share an intrinsic connection that dates back to centuries. The shared heritage between India and the Southeast Asian region ranging from Borobudor in Indonesia to Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument in Cambodia, and the Thai epic Ramakien based on the Ramayana etc. are well known and documented. There is […]

‘Transit corridor between Northeast & Southeast Asia will benefit trade’

Habib Mohammed Chowdhury Apr 20, 2017

Development of tourism not only brings great financial dividends to a country, but it also strengthens the ties of the people and culture. A similar interaction between the Southeast Asian Nations and the Northeast of India promises to create a market of great economic potential for both the regions. The Northeast India is a viable […]