List of companies of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a sovereign state in South Asia. It forms the largest and eastern portion the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. Located at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, the country is bordered by India and Myanmar and is separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the narrow Siliguri Corridor.[1] With a population of 170 million, it is the world's eighth-most populous country, the fifth-most populous in Asia and the third-most populous Muslim-majority country. The official Bengali language is the seventh-most spoken language in the world, which Bangladesh shares with the neighboring Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam (Barak Valley).
Small, medium and large family owned conglomerates dominate over Bangladesh's $175 billion economy, which has grown at an average rate of 6 percent in the last decade.[2] Most of these businesses in Bangladesh are grouped as conglomerates unlike other countries.[3]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Active firms
State-owned firms
Defunct firms
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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A K Khan & Company | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1945 | Textiles, logistics, water, financial services, telecoms, agriculture | |
Aarong | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | Dhaka | 1978 | General retail |
ABC Radio | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2007 | Radio |
Adamjee Jute Mills | Consumer goods | Personal goods | Narayanganj | 1951 | Jute mill, defunct 2002 |
Advanced Chemical Industries | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1968 | Chemicals, foods, pharma, consumer products, logistics, consumer electronics, automobile services, communication | |
Agamee Prakashani | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 1986 | Publishing |
Agrani Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1972 | State-owned bank |
Airtel Bangladesh | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Dhaka | 2007 | 3G cellular, part of Axiata (Malaysia) |
Akij | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1940 | Textiles, tobacco, food & beverage, cement, ceramics, printing, pharma, consumer products, automobile, hospital | |
Amar Desh | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2004 | Newspaper |
Ananda Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1983 | Ship building, heavy engineering, textiles, real estate, shipping | |
Ananda Shipyard and Shipways | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Dhaka | 1983 | Shipyard, part of Ananda Group |
Asian TV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2013 | Satellite television channel |
ASM Chemical Industries | Basic materials | Chemicals | Sreepur | 2006[4] | Industrial chemicals |
ATN Bangla | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 1997 | Cable television channel |
Bangladesh Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1971 | State bank |
Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory | Industrials | Defense | Gazipur City | 1979 | Defense vehicles |
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Dhaka | 1976 | State-owned petrochemical |
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Chittagong | 1972 | State-owned shipping |
Banglalink | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Dhaka | 1996 | 3G cellular |
Banglalion | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Dhaka | 2008 | 4G LTE wireless broadband |
Banglavision | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2006 | Satellite TV channel |
Bashundhara Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1987 | Property development, cement, paper, steel, food | |
Best Air (defunct) | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 2007 | Private airline, defunct 2009 |
Beximco Pharma | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Gazipur City | 1980 | Pharmaceuticals, part of Beximco |
Beximco | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1972 | Pharmaceuticals, textiles, ceramics, aviation, media, finance, real estate, construction" | |
Bikroy.com | Technology | Software | Dhaka | 2012 | E-commerce |
Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 1972 | Flag carrier airline |
Bismillah Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 1998 | Airline |
BRAC Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 2001 | Private commercial bank |
BSRM | Basic materials | Basic resources | Chittagong | 1952 | Steel products |
BTCL | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Dhaka | 1971 | Fixed line, broadband Internet |
Bluedot Technology Ltd. | Technology | Software | Dhaka | 2017 | Bangladeshi technology company that specializes in Internet-related services, software, hardware, security and products. These include Web Application Development, Mobile Application Development |
Channel 9 | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2011 | Satellite TV channel |
Channel i | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 1999 | Private television network |
City Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1972 | Consumer goods, foods, steel, printing & packaging, shipping, power & energy, financials | |
Citycell | Telecommunications | Telecommunications | Dhaka | 1989 | CDMA mobile communications |
Concord Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1973 | Construction, real estate, architecture & design, communication, entertainment, hospitality, garments | |
Confidence Group | Industrials | Industrial engineering | Dhaka | 1991 | Engineering |
Cooper's | Consumer goods | Food & beverage | Dhaka | 1984 | Bakery |
Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL) | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 1992 | Credit ratings |
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 1996 | Financial services |
Desh TV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2009 | Television network |
Dhaka Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1995 | Private commercial bank |
Dragon Group | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | Dhaka | 1980 | Clothing |
Dutch Bangla Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1995 | Private commercial bank |
Eastern Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1992 | Private commercial bank |
Eastern Housing Limited | Financials | Real estate | Dhaka | 1965 | Real estate |
Ekushey Television | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2000 | Satellite TV channel |
Eskayef Bangladesh | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1990 | Pharmaceuticals |
EXIM Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1999 | Private commercial bank |
General Pharma | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1984 | Pharmaceuticals |
Globe Janakantha Shilpa Paribar | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1969 | Construction, engineering, electrical cables, information technology, printing, media | |
GMG Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 1997 | Airline, defunct 2012 |
Grameen Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1983 | Microfinance |
Grameenphone | Telecommunications | Telecommunications | Dhaka | 1997 | 3G cellular |
Habib Group | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1947 | Aviation, cement, paper, energy, steel, textile | |
Ha-meem Group | Consumer goods | Clothing | Dhaka | 1984[5] | Textiles, leather, jute mill |
IDLC Asset Management Limited | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 2016 | Mutual funds |
IDLC Finance Limited | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 1985 | Loans, deposits, commercial financials |
IDLC Investments Limited | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 2010 | Merchant bank |
IFIC Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1976 | Private commercial bank |
Incepta Pharmaceuticals | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1999 | Pharmaceuticals |
Independent Television | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2010 | 24-hour news channel |
Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 1976 | |
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1983 | Private bank |
Jaaz Multimedia | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2011 | |
Jaher Design & Consultancy | Engineering and Architectural | Deign and Consultancy | Dhaka | 2017 | Private Sole Proprietorship Design Firm |
Jamuna Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1974 | Textiles, chemicals, construction, leather, engineering, beverages, media, advertisement" | |
Jamuna Oil Company | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Chittagong | 1964 | Secondary oil products, part of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation |
Janata Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1971 | State-owned bank |
Jiban Bima Corporation | Financials | Insurance | Dhaka | 1973 | State-owned life insurance company |
Kazi Farms Group | Consumer goods | Food & beverage | Dhaka | 1996 | Poultry |
KDS Group | Consumer goods | Clothing | Chittagong | 1983 | Textiles |
Khulna Shipyard | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Khulna | 1957 | State-owned shipyard |
M. M. Ispahani Limited | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1820 | Tea, textiles, jute, shipping, real estate, food | |
Meghna Group of Industries | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1976[6] | Chemicals, foods and beverages, printing and packaging, shipping, insurance | |
Meghna Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1989 | Automobile, engineering (bicycle), cement, packaging, textile | |
Mohona TV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2010 | Television network |
Monico Limited | Industrials | Construction & materials | Dhaka | 1986 | Construction |
Monsoon Films | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2010 | |
Nasir Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1977 | Glass, melamine, printing and packaging, light bulbs | |
Nassa Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1990 | Textile, banking, real estate, financial services, travel, education | |
National Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1983 | Public limited bank |
Navana Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1964 | Marketing, construction, real estate | |
Novoair | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 2007 | Private airline |
NTV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2003 | Satellite TV channel |
One Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1999 | Commercial bank |
Opsonin Pharma Limited | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1956 | Pharmaceuticals |
Orion Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1985[7] | Pharmaceuticals, real estate, construction, power, hospitality, textiles, aviation | |
Otobi | Consumer goods | Personal & household goods | Dhaka | 1975 | Furniture |
Padma Oil Company | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Dhaka | 1965 | |
Paradise Group of Industries | Conglomerates | Narayanganj | 1985 | Electrical cable, textile, engineering, real estate | |
Partex Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1959 | Food & Beverages, Steel, Real Estate, Furniture, Plastics, Paper, Power & Energy, Jute, Agribusiness, Shipyards, Shipping, Textile, Construction, IT, Cabling, Aviation, Garments, PVC, Ceramics, Telecommunication, Oil, etc. | |
Petrobangla | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Dhaka | 1972 | National oil company |
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh | Utilities | Electricity | Dhaka | 1996[8] | |
Pragoti | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Chittagong | 1966 | Automobiles |
PRAN-RFL Group | Consumer goods | Food & beverage | Dhaka | 1981 | Food products |
Pride Group | Consumer goods | Clothing | Dhaka | 1958 | |
Prime Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1995 | Private commercial bank |
Prothom Alo | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 1998 | Newspaper |
Pubali Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1959 | Private commercial bank |
Radio Foorti | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2006 | Radio |
Rahimafrooz | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1954 | Retail, automotive, oil & gas | |
Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank | Financials | Banks | Rajshahi | 1986 | State-owned bank |
Rangs Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1979 | Automobile, electronics, real estate, shipping | |
RanksTel | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Dhaka | 2004 | Fixed line |
Regent Airways | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 2010 | Private airline, part of Habib Group |
Regent Power Limited | Utilities | Electricity | Chittagong | 2007 | Part of Habib Group |
Renata Limited | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1993 | Pharmaceuticals |
REVE Systems | Technology | Software | Dhaka | 2003 | Telephony software |
Robi | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Dhaka | 1997 | 3G cellular |
RTV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2005 | Satellite TV channel |
Runner automobiles Ltd. | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Dhaka | 2000 | Automobiles |
Rupali Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1972 | State-owned bank |
Sadharan Bima Corporation | Financials | Insurance | Dhaka | 1973 | State-owned non-life insurance company |
S. Alam Group of Industries | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1985 | Food & beverage, basic materials, construction, oil & gas, industrial transportation, real estate | |
Sheltech | Financials | Real estate | Dhaka | 1988 | Real estate |
Shyampur Sugar Mills | Consumer goods | Food & beverage | Rangpur City | 1967 | Sugar |
Somoy TV | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 2010 | 24-hour news channel |
Sonali Bank | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1972 | State-owned bank |
Southeast Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1995 | Private commercial bank |
Square Pharmaceuticals | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1958 | Pharmaceuticals |
Summit Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1985 | Telecommunications, oil & gas, industrial transportation | |
T K Group of Industries | Conglomerates | Chittagong | 1972 | Consumer goods, basic materials, industrial transportation, financials | |
TeleTalk | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Dhaka | 2004 | 3G mobile communications |
The ACME Laboratories Ltd | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Dhaka | 1954 | Pharmaceuticals |
The Daily Ittefaq | Consumer services | Media | Dhaka | 1953 | Newspaper |
Titas Gas | Oil & gas | Oil & gas producers | Dhaka | 1964 | Natural gas distributor |
Transcom Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 1885 | Beverage, pharma, newspaper, radio, electronics, foods | |
Trust Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1999 | Commercial bank |
UGI Group | Conglomerates | Dhaka | 2008 | Telecommunications, Shipping, Food and Beverage, Consulting, Information Technology, FMCG | |
United Airways | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 2005 | Private airline |
United Communication Service | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Dhaka | 2003 | |
United Finance | Financials | Financial services | Dhaka | 1989 | Financial services |
US-Bangla Airlines | Consumer services | Travel & leisure | Dhaka | 2013 | Private airline |
Uttara Bank Limited | Financials | Banks | Dhaka | 1965 | Private commercial bank |
Walton Motors | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Dhaka | 2008 | Motorcycles |
Western Marine Shipyard | Industrials | Industrial transportation | Chittagong | 2000 | Shipyard |
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Containters at the Prot of Chittagong, the second largest city in Bangladesh and its chief seaport.
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A Square Pharmaceuticals plant in the Gazipur District.
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A Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in 2013.
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Corporate office of Robi Axiata Limited
See also
- Economy of Bangladesh
- Dhaka Stock Exchange
- Chittagong Stock Exchange
- Pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh
- List of Bangladeshi record labels
- List of Banks in Bangladesh
- List of Insurance Companies in Bangladesh
References
- ^ The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual 2012. Pearson Education India. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-81-317-6191-5.
- ^ "Towards Accelerated, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh". worldbank.org. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=138429&date=2012-07-30
- ^ Home | ASM Chemical
- ^ About Us | Leading wholesale clothing manufacturer in Bangladesh
- ^ Meghna Group of Industries
- ^ Orion Group: Private Company Information - Bloomberg
- ^ PGCB:: Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited