Choudhary Rangzeb
Self employed businessman and former Lord Mayor of Bradford, Choudhary Rangzeb, completed a Diploma in Business & Administration at Bradford College in 1982.
Although Choudhary is currently self-employed
as a property developer, he has had varied career
encompassing textiles, where he worked on
spinning machines; banking, where he worked as a
cashier and assistant branch manager; insurance;
retailing, where a ran a large department store
selling furniture and decorating materials; and
owning and running his own restaurant.
“I attended Bradford College in 1982 and studied
B.E.C in Business & Administration. I enjoyed my
time at the College and made many new friends
whilst there.
At the time I worked for a bank
and was unable to take day leave to study so I
attended evening classes in my own time and at
my own expense to gain qualifications to help
progress my banking career. It was a 2 year course
with 2 evening’s attendance a week. It was worth
the effort as having completed the course the
bank recognised my qualifications and this led to
promotions and much needed additional pay.”
Choudhary arrived arrived in Bradford in 1967
without being able to speak a word of English and
now he is one of the city’s finest ambassadors.
Since first being elected to Bradford Council in
1988 he has served on numerous committees and
as Lord Mayor he led a prestigious delegation to
promote Bradford on an official visit to India and
Pakistan in March and April 2007.
Choudhary has been actively involved in the local
community and has served on many organisations.
He is currently Chair of Pakistan Forum and Chair of
the Kashmir Society in West Yorkshire, and Chair of
Bradford Eid Lights Committee. Along with his wife,
Zahida, he has helped to raise many thousand of
pounds for local charities and has taken an active
part in sponsored events, for instance, when he
suggested and competed in the Ready Steady
Cook challenge at Bradford College in May 2007.
“Bradford College is an excellent resource helping
thousands of people, young and old, to gain or
improve their skills and qualifications. I fully support
the College, congratulate it on its 175th anniversary
and wish it every success for the future.”
Photograph supplied by Bradford Council