Salman on global rich list

Salman F Rahman. File photo

Bangladeshi businessman Salman F Rahman is among the world's richest people.

With $1.3 billion net worth, Salman ranked 1,685th among 2,257 billionaires across the globe, according to Hurun Global Rich List 2017. China-based research firm Hurun Global released the list on Tuesday.

According to the list, Salman is from pharmaceutical industry.

He is the vice-chairman of Beximco. He is also a former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).

Bill Gates, the co-founder of the US technology giant Microsoft, retained the top position on the Hurun list, with a net worth of $81 billion.

India's Mukesh Ambani ranked 29th with a net worth of $26 billion.

Last year, the research firm published a list of 2,188 billionaires from across the world.