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Bangladesh National Committee of ICC, founded in 1994, is comprised of trade organizations, national and trans-national corporations, who represent almost 80% of Bangladesh economy. The activities of ICC Bangladesh include promotion of foreign trade and investment, trade policy reviews, business dialogues, seminars & workshops both at home and abroad on related policy issues, harmonization of trade law & rules, legal reforms, updating businesses with the ICC rules & standards for cross border business transactions. ICC Bangladesh has so far organized following regional & international conferences.

10-11 November 2000: ICC Asia Conference on "Investment in Developing Countries: Increasing Opportunities" organized in Dhaka was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and attended by a number of high profile dignitaries including the Thai Deputy Prime Minister & WTO Director General Designate, ADB President, UN-ESCAP Executive Secretary and Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation. More than 250 participants from 24 countries participated in this event.

17-18 January 2004: International Conference on "Global Economic Governance and Challenges of Multilateralism" was held in Dhaka, coinciding with 10th Anniversary of ICC Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Thai Prime Minister was the Keynote Speaker. WTO Director General, EU Commissioner for Trade, UNESCAP Executive Secretary, Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation, six Ministers from three continents, Bangladesh Ministers, ICC Chairman, ICC Vice Chairman, ICC Secretary General and more than 500 participants from 38 countries attended this event.

27-28 September 2005: Regional Seminar on "Capital Market Development: Asian Experience". The Seminar held in Dhaka was inaugurated by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and attended by Chairmen/CEOs of securities & exchange commissions, stock exchanges, capital market operators, financial institutions and investors from 15 Asian countries.

13 April 2010: Conference on "Energy for Growth" was held in Dhaka coinciding with the 15 years of ICC's presence in Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the Finance Minister of Bangladesh and attended by ICC Global Chairman, Minister for Commerce of Bangladesh, Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark and Adviser to the Bangladesh Prime Minister for Energy & Mineral Resources. Some 800 delegates from home and abroad including energy experts and international financiers from Australia, China, Denmark, India, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and USA attended the event.

25-26 October 2014: International Conference on "Global Economic Recovery: Asian Perspective", was in held in Dhaka coinciding with the 20 years of ICC's presence in Bangladesh. The Conference was inaugurated by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Minister for Finance & Minister for Commerce of Bangladesh, UNCTAD Secretary General, Ministers from Myanmar and Nepal; ICC Vice Chairman; ICC Secretary General; ICC Research Foundation Chairman; Director of ICC National Committees and more than 500 participants attended this event.

8-9 February 2017: The first ever "UNESCAP Asia Pacific Business Forum: Regional Integration to Achieve Sustainable Development" was organized by ICC Bangladesh jointly with UNESCAP under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh. The Forum was inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Ministers from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UNESCAP Under Secretary General, UNCTAD Secretary General, business leaders and some 600 delegates from home and abroad attended the Forum.

10-12 December 2019: "The Asia Pacific Conference on Financing inclusive and Sustainable Development" was organized by ICC Bangladesh jointly with UNESCAP, ADB and LIBF (The London Institute of Banking & Finance) under the patronage of the Financial Institutions Division (FID), Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh to celebrate 100 years of ICC and 25 years of ICC Bangladesh. The Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh inaugurated the Conference. Video Messages from UN Secretary General Mr. António Guterres and 8th former United Nations Secretary General Mr. Ban-Ki moon were also played during the inauguration. Ministers from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives and Sri Lanka, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, Central Bank Governors, Business Leaders, Policy Makers, Experts and some 800 delegates from home and 30 foreign countries attended the Conference.

As part of its activities, ICC Bangladesh has been organizing Workshops/ Seminars on International Trade Finance, mainly for bankers, within Bangladesh and in various countries. Since 2014, the National Committee has organized workshops in Kuala Lumpur (April 2014); in Colombo (February 2015); in Kunming (August 2015); in Yangon (November 2015); in Hanoi (April 2016); in Bangkok (December 2017) and in Phnom Penh (April 2018). The National Committee also arranged participation of Bankers from Bangladesh at ICC Annual Banking Commission Meetings held in Singapore, Jakarta and Beijing. Besides, since 2017, ICC Bangladesh has been arranging participation of bankers at various international conferences on Trade Finance held in Vienna, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Kuala Lampur and London.

ICC Bangladesh participates in most of the World Chambers Congress, ICC World Council Meetings and WTO Ministerial Meetings as well as ICC Regional Consultative Group Meetings.

About International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh

Bangladesh, situated along the BCIM (Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar) Economic Corridor, retains a strategic position along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road with Chittagong port as a major maritime pivot through the Indian Ocean. Bangladesh’s strategically important geographic location has the potential to develop cooperative relations and investment atmosphere. The successful operation of the corridors might bring about positive socio-economic changes in regional trade integration, production networks, supply chains, connectivity, and living standards of the people.

Bangladesh’s journey of five decades since its independence in 1971 is phenomenal. Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, riding on sustained economic growth. According to World Bank, Bangladesh reduced poverty from 43.5 percent in 1991 to 14.3 percent by 2016 and 20.5% by 2019.

Life expectancy, literacy rates and per capita food production have also increased significantly. This progress has been possible because of steady growth in GDP. Bangladesh reached the lower middle-income country status in 2015. Bangladesh fulfilled all three eligibility criteria for graduation from the UN’s Least Developed Countries (LDC) list for the first time in 2018 and second time in 2021 and is on track for graduation in 2026.

Bangladesh’s economy has averaged above 6% annual growth for nearly a decade, reaching over 8% in FY 2018-19 for the first time in its history. The solid economic development of recent years is based on the growth of agriculture, the export success of the textile industry and the remittances from Bangladeshis abroad. To continue to grow at an even faster pace, the government has been creating the essential conditions for the private sector’s dynamism that has boosted economic growth. An ambitious scheme to build a network of 100 Economic Zones (EZs) around the country is being currently implemented by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).

Bringing world expertise to the local business, promoting foreign trade and investment, facilitating legal reforms and harmonizing trade law and rules, Bangladesh National Committee of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), The World Business Organization, continues to provide business organizations with the support they need to grow in the international arena. ICC Bangladesh was established in 1994 and is comprised of major Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, Stock Exchange, Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Trans-national Companies, Law and Accounting Firms and large Corporate Houses having interest in international business. In 2019, ICC Bangladesh celebrated its 25th anniversary.

ICC Bangladesh helps business entities adapt to the challenges in today’s rapidly changing global economy by organizing policy reviews, business dialogues, seminars and workshops on issues related to foreign trade and investment and market access.

Since its inception, the National Committee has been working closely with the government in reforming laws and rules that govern businesses and liberalizing trade to integrate Bangladesh with the global market place. The organization has also been actively engaged in legal and policy reforms including: Information Technology (IT) Act, modernization of Arbitration Act, modernization of Tax Laws & Customs Act, introduction of ATA Carnet System in Bangladesh, development of Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) and establishment of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC).

ICCB Business Directory provides a fair idea about available opportunities in an enabling environment. The Directory is a comprehensive, informative and up-to-date guide published to provide support service to both foreign and local investors. The Directory analyses the latest trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and incentives provided by the government for encouraging both local and foreign investment. In addition to that, a brief on different policies of the government will help investors to get an understanding of the business climate in Bangladesh.

I hope, this Directory will serve as a useful tool to everyone, as an independent source of information about challenges and opportunities for doing business in Bangladesh and will help the government to turn its weaknesses into strengths.

I wish to place on record my profound thanks to all my colleagues in the Executive Board and distinguished Members of ICC Bangladesh as well as officials of the National Secretariat for their sincere efforts in preparing the second edition of ICC Bangladesh Business Directory (The first edition was published in 2008). I also thankfully acknowledge assistance received from our sponsors for providing their unqualified support; without which it would have been very difficult for us to go for such a venture.

We would consider our endeavour worthwhile only if the users are benefited from this publication. In the same breath, we would very much appreciate any suggestion for its improvement in future editions.

Mahbubur Rahman President International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh

Preface

TABLE OF CONTENTS

07IntroducingBangladesh

08Bangladeshat a glance

18Bangladesh Economy

32EconomicPolicies

36Investment& Business Facilitation

46ImportantBangladesh Websites

47GovernmentInstitutions

48Major Chambers of Commerce/Trade Associations

52Diplomatic Missions in Bangladesh

58Bangladesh diplomatic Missions Abroad

69AirlinesContacts

72ICC Bangladesh Presidency

74The Executive Board

76ICC Bangladesh Members List

86Profile of ICC Bangladesh Members

156Acknowledgement

© Copyright reserved by ICC Bangladesh.Published by: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Bangladesh, The world business organisation. This publication has been supported by all members of ICC Bangladesh.

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DISCLAIMERWhile ICC Bangladesh has taken all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided in this Directory is accurate. However, ICCB recommends that all business decision should be made by anyone after a cross verification of information. ICC Bangladesh does not accept any responsibility for any inaccuracy in the information provided in this Directory.

Date of Publication: September 2021

7ICCB Business Directory

INTRODUCING BANGLADESHPeople’s Republic of Bangladesh

Capital (and largest city) : Dhaka 23°42’N, 90°22’E

Official language : Bengali (Bangla)

Government : Parliamentary system

President : Head of State

Prime Minister : Head of Government

Independence Day : March 26, 1971

Victory Day : December 16, 1971

Area : Total 147,570 km1 (92nd), 56,977 sq miles

Population : 2021 estimate 169.11 million, 2011 census 149.27 million1

Density : 998.6 /km2 (11th) 2,639 /sq miles

GDP : Total $338.39 billion (2020)2

Per capita GDP : $2,097 (2021)3

Gini : 32.4 (2016)4

HDI : 0.632 (2020)5

Currency : Taka (BDT)

Time zone : BDT (UTC+6)

Summer : (DST): not observed (UTC+6)

Internet TLD : .bd

Calling code : +880 (Sub Codes)

1. Report on Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2020, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 2. International Monetary Fund3. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics4. The World Bank5. UNDP

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BANGLADESHINTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BANGLADESH

Remittance inflow US$ 19.4 billion [June 2021]

US$ 38.75 billionExports [2020-21]

US$ 65.59 billionImport [2020-21]

Launched the first Bangladeshi geo-stationary communications satellite, operated by Bangladesh

117.31 million active internet subscribers [2021]

$2 billion e-Commerce market [2020]

INTERNATIONALEXPOSURE & RANKING

BANGLADESH AT A GLANCE

Fiscal discipline,prudent macro-economic management

Resilient export, remittance flows, stable economy

Fast-growing sourcing destination, emerging manufacturing and distribution hub, expanding consumption economy.

BB-(2021)

COUNTRY SOVEREIGNTY RATING

25th largest economy by 2035

‘Next 11’ and ‘Frontier 5’ Economy

4th in growth in economically active population

SOCIAL & HUMANCAPITAL, SKILL

74.7% Literacy: aged 15+ years (2020, UNESCO)

97.37% Children of both sex (6-10 years) enrolled in primary school (2020) 97.95%: 201680.38%: 2005

65th in gender equality globally [WEF GenderGap Report, 2020].Most gender equal in South Asia

Free Education for Girls in government schools and colleges up to graduation

To eradicate absolute povertyby 2021

91st peaceful country out of 163 countries.

3rd most peaceful country in South Asia [Global Peace Index (GPI), 2021]

4th in growth in economically active population [JPMorganChase]

2nd largest pool of IT-freelancer community, globally [The Online Labour Index, 2021]

48% population to live in urban space, by 2030[UN-HABITAT]

INFRASTRUCTURECONNECTIVITYPOWER & ENERGY

99.5% Bangladeshi households access electricity, including solar [2021]

Generated 25,235 MW to cover 100% households in 2020-2021

Going Renewable

Bangladesh has the largest off-grid solar power program in the world.

6 million+ solar household systems installed [2019]

system loss reduced to 8.49%

6 times increase in capacity in a decade [2009-’19]

Connected land Mega infrastructure projects (6.9 Km) Padma River Bridge, Metro-rail, Elevated Expressway altering connectivity, economic landscape, supply chains

Going Nuclear

Nuclear power plants [2x1,200 MW] to be operational by 2023

Going Digital@ Grassroots

32nd most attractive off-shore destination globally; 10th best IT outsourcing hub in Asia [AT Kearney, 2019]

90% Annual Development Programme (ADP) goods, services sourced online [https://cptu.gov.bd/] [2019]

Net electricity production increased to 5,262 GWh [January 2021]

103rd in Global Logistic Performance Index [Sciencedirect, 2020]

MACRO-ECONOMY

US$ 837 billion GDP (PPP) [2020, est.]

GDP Composition (%)Agriculture 13.31Industry 31.31Service 55.38

Trillion Dollar economy (PPP) i.e. 30th largest economy globally by 2022 [PWC]

Decade-long macro-economic stability strong, visionary political leadership steering economy

FOREX ReserveUS$ 46.39 billion[June 2021]

2008-18: Bangladesh economy grew @ 188%; GDP grew @ 8.2%[2019]

US$ 1,909 Per Capita GNP (nominal), US$ 4,992 Per Capita GNP (PPP) [IMF, 2019]

31.6% of GDP as (gross) Investment [2019], almost all sectors open to FDI

23.63% of GDP from domestic pvt. Investment [2019-20]

100 Economic Zones(30,000 hectares) for resilient industrialization by 2030

Bangladesh GDP, globally [2020]: 37th largest (nominally), 29th (PPP)

Only 5 countries, including Bangladesh of the 45 Least Developed Countries grew @ 7% or higher: 2018 [UNCTAD]

9th largest Mobile market globally [GSMA, 2021]

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 FY19 FY20

Per Capita GDP Per Capitanational Income

Gross Investment(% of GDP)

$1,8

55

$1,9

68

$2,0

64

$2,2

27

31.5

7

31.7

5

INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE, SERVICE

2nd largest Global Apparel Manufacturer: Net apparel export revenue US$ 27.9 billion [2019-20] (Apparel exports 84% of total export earning)

2nd largest in jute production

4th in rice production

8th in mango production

6th in potato cultivation

8th in horticulture

3rd largest in inland fish production, globally

5th largest in aquaculture production

11th in marine fish production, [FAO, 2018]

Highest 90 LEED-certified 'green' Apparel factories in Bangladesh, globally. 300+ more factories in pipeline for LEED certification

6 out of 10 leading global 'green' factories in Bangladesh [2019]

Self-sufficient in animal protein (meat, milk, egg) production [2019]

Jute renaissance: Jute genome decoding to open up industrial use/applications in an emerging green world e.g. BMW, Boeing using jute. 250+ innovative use of jute documented

3rd largest vegetable producer, globally[FAO, 2019]

Stress-tolerant Rice varieties developed cultivated on more than 80% land,accounting for 91% of total rice production

Magical HILSA Globally

105th out of 140 countries in Competitiveness [WEF Global Competitiveness Report, 2019]; scored an all-time high of 52.12 out of 100 points

34th out of 74 emerging economies [Inclusive Development Index, IMF, 2018]Ba3 (2021) BB- (2021)

8 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANGLADESH

Remittance inflow US$ 19.4 billion [June 2021]

US$ 38.75 billionExports [2020-21]

US$ 65.59 billionImport [2020-21]

Launched the first Bangladeshi geo-stationary communications satellite, operated by Bangladesh

117.31 million active internet subscribers [2021]

$2 billion e-Commerce market [2020]

INTERNATIONALEXPOSURE & RANKING

BANGLADESH AT A GLANCE

Fiscal discipline,prudent macro-economic management

Resilient export, remittance flows, stable economy

Fast-growing sourcing destination, emerging manufacturing and distribution hub, expanding consumption economy.

BB-(2021)

COUNTRY SOVEREIGNTY RATING

25th largest economy by 2035

‘Next 11’ and ‘Frontier 5’ Economy

4th in growth in economically active population

SOCIAL & HUMANCAPITAL, SKILL

74.7% Literacy: aged 15+ years (2020, UNESCO)

97.37% Children of both sex (6-10 years) enrolled in primary school (2020) 97.95%: 201680.38%: 2005

65th in gender equality globally [WEF GenderGap Report, 2020].Most gender equal in South Asia

Free Education for Girls in government schools and colleges up to graduation

To eradicate absolute povertyby 2021

91st peaceful country out of 163 countries.

3rd most peaceful country in South Asia [Global Peace Index (GPI), 2021]

4th in growth in economically active population [JPMorganChase]

2nd largest pool of IT-freelancer community, globally [The Online Labour Index, 2021]

48% population to live in urban space, by 2030[UN-HABITAT]

INFRASTRUCTURECONNECTIVITYPOWER & ENERGY

99.5% Bangladeshi households access electricity, including solar [2021]

Generated 25,235 MW to cover 100% households in 2020-2021

Going Renewable

Bangladesh has the largest off-grid solar power program in the world.

6 million+ solar household systems installed [2019]

system loss reduced to 8.49%

6 times increase in capacity in a decade [2009-’19]

Connected land Mega infrastructure projects (6.9 Km) Padma River Bridge, Metro-rail, Elevated Expressway altering connectivity, economic landscape, supply chains

Going Nuclear

Nuclear power plants [2x1,200 MW] to be operational by 2023

Going Digital@ Grassroots

32nd most attractive off-shore destination globally; 10th best IT outsourcing hub in Asia [AT Kearney, 2019]

90% Annual Development Programme (ADP) goods, services sourced online [https://cptu.gov.bd/] [2019]

Net electricity production increased to 5,262 GWh [January 2021]

103rd in Global Logistic Performance Index [Sciencedirect, 2020]

MACRO-ECONOMY

US$ 837 billion GDP (PPP) [2020, est.]

GDP Composition (%)Agriculture 13.31Industry 31.31Service 55.38

Trillion Dollar economy (PPP) i.e. 30th largest economy globally by 2022 [PWC]

Decade-long macro-economic stability strong, visionary political leadership steering economy

FOREX ReserveUS$ 46.39 billion[June 2021]

2008-18: Bangladesh economy grew @ 188%; GDP grew @ 8.2%[2019]

US$ 1,909 Per Capita GNP (nominal), US$ 4,992 Per Capita GNP (PPP) [IMF, 2019]

31.6% of GDP as (gross) Investment [2019], almost all sectors open to FDI

23.63% of GDP from domestic pvt. Investment [2019-20]

100 Economic Zones(30,000 hectares) for resilient industrialization by 2030

Bangladesh GDP, globally [2020]: 37th largest (nominally), 29th (PPP)

Only 5 countries, including Bangladesh of the 45 Least Developed Countries grew @ 7% or higher: 2018 [UNCTAD]

9th largest Mobile market globally [GSMA, 2021]

2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 FY19 FY20

Per Capita GDP Per Capitanational Income

Gross Investment(% of GDP)

$1,8

55

$1,9

68

$2,0

64

$2,2

27

31.5

7

31.7

5

INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE, SERVICE

2nd largest Global Apparel Manufacturer: Net apparel export revenue US$ 27.9 billion [2019-20] (Apparel exports 84% of total export earning)

2nd largest in jute production

4th in rice production

8th in mango production

6th in potato cultivation

8th in horticulture

3rd largest in inland fish production, globally

5th largest in aquaculture production

11th in marine fish production, [FAO, 2018]

Highest 90 LEED-certified 'green' Apparel factories in Bangladesh, globally. 300+ more factories in pipeline for LEED certification

6 out of 10 leading global 'green' factories in Bangladesh [2019]

Self-sufficient in animal protein (meat, milk, egg) production [2019]

Jute renaissance: Jute genome decoding to open up industrial use/applications in an emerging green world e.g. BMW, Boeing using jute. 250+ innovative use of jute documented

3rd largest vegetable producer, globally[FAO, 2019]

Stress-tolerant Rice varieties developed cultivated on more than 80% land,accounting for 91% of total rice production

Magical HILSA Globally

105th out of 140 countries in Competitiveness [WEF Global Competitiveness Report, 2019]; scored an all-time high of 52.12 out of 100 points

34th out of 74 emerging economies [Inclusive Development Index, IMF, 2018]Ba3 (2021) BB- (2021)


10 INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BANGLADESH

Bangladesh celebrated 50 years of its Independence and National Day on 26 March 2021, coinciding with the grand celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

On the occasion, President Mohammad Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages extending heartfelt greetings and warm felicitations to the countrymen living both home and abroad.

The grand celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, which marked the physical attendance of five heads of states and governments and virtual attendance of other global leaders, started on March 17 at the National Parade Square in the presence of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih with parades, fireworks, tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The 10-day grand celebration ended on 26 March with the attendance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in person as the guest of honour.

AT A GLANCEBANGLADESH


Earlier, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari and

Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering joined the grand celebration in person since March 17.

Marking the day, the government has taken elaborate programs maintaining the health guidelines in

view of the global pandemic coronavirus.

Global leaders, including the Chinese and French presidents, and the Prime Ministers of Japan, Canada,

South Korea, Cambodia and Pope Francis delivered video messages during the celebration.

Bangladesh’s journey of fifty years since its independence in 1971 has been tremendous and to many it is a ‘land of impossible attainment’. The dominant narrative of Bangladesh has been of an economic miracle: the country that suffered famines in 1974 and military coups in 1975, 1982, and 2007 that had dealt painful blows to the democratic progress, has improved extraordinarily in every measure of human development.

AT A GLANCE


Bangladesh’s impressive score card is built on her success in terms of attaining a consistently high pace of economic growth and an impressive performance with regard to various development indicators, including those relating to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The success in economic growth has led to Bangladesh’s dual graduation—graduation from a Low-Income Country (LIC) to a Lower Middle-Income Country (LMIC) in 2015, according to the World Bank criterion and eligibility for graduation from the group of Least Developed Country (LDC) to Developing Country (DC) status in 2018, according to United Nations criteria.

In a very recent report, the Wall Street Journal writes that Bangladesh is becoming South Asia’s economic bull case and claimed that Bangladesh’s development model matches that of stages in South Korea, China and Vietnam.

As Bangladesh celebrates golden jubilee of its independence in 2021, the country has achieved another important milestone at the second triennial review by the Committee for Development Policy of the United Nations (UN-CDP) held on February 22-26, 2021. UN-CAP gives its final recommendation to Bangladesh to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category. The country has met for second time all three eligibility criteria to graduate from the LDC group involving per capita gross national income (GNI), human assets index (HAI) and economic vulnerability index (EVI).

Bangladesh is well ahead in the GNI criterion, the country’s per capita income was $1,968 in 2020. In the HAI criterion, the country's score stands at 75.4 points, well above the requirement of 66. In the EVI, when a country score has to be less than 32, the country scored 27.3.

Bangladesh’s per capita income now stands at $2,227, which 1.2 times higher than the required threshold.

When Bangladesh was included in the LDC group in 1975, the poverty rate of the country was 83 percent. In 1981-82, the figure was 74 percent. The country’s poverty rate declined to 20.5 percent in 2019 from 40 percent in 2005. The extreme poverty rate also declined sharply to 10.5 percent in 2019 from 25.1 percent in 2005.

Now, if everything goes well, Bangladesh will graduate in 2026, i.e., five years hence. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh was set to exit the LDC group in 2024.

The new identity as a developing country will contribute significantly in improving the image and branding of Bangladesh. This will help to attract investors into the country. Global lending agencies will feel reassured on the ability of the country to pay back loans. The credit worthiness of Bangladesh improve, and its credit rating will be better. Bangladesh will have more opportunities for taking commercial loans from the international market at a competitive interest rate. And an improved brand image will help the country to mobilize resources from the global market through sovereign bonds.

The graduation to developing country is a special step for Bangladesh in its efforts to achieve the SDGs by 2030, become a higher middle-income country by 2031 and a developed country by 2041.

A nation of 168 million people driven by an indomitable spirit to grow, Bangladesh became the 41st largest economy of the world (in 2019) in terms of market price Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 30th in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) price GDP1. The county is one of the fastest growing economies in terms of GDP growth and per capita income growth. The nation is heading towards a double digit economic growth, an outstanding feat at the backdrop of feeble global growth. Bangladesh has also been the second largest exporter of apparel in the world and its export line-up also includes leather and leather goods, jute and jute products and chemical products; among a few others.

To boost the economy, the government is setting up more than 100 economic zones across the country besides taking initiatives to increase its power generation beyond a projected demand of 40,000 MW by 2030 and reach a target of 60,000 MW by 2041. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will cover 100% of demand for gas as energy for industrial production. Spending in the colossal infrastructure, fueled by a Digital Bangladesh campaign, has actually resulted in the impressive growth of the economy. Construction work of mega

1 World Development Indicators database, World Bank, July 2021


projects such as Padma Bridge, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Payra Sea Port, Matarbari Coal-fired Power Plant and Multipurpose Terminal, Elevated Expressway, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, Metro Rail and LNG Terminals is going on in full swing to solidify the infrastructures. The Padma Bridge will connect the country’s southern region to the Asian Highway and the Trans-Asian Railway.

Bangladesh has made remarkable headway against all odds to achieve human development in the past decade. Between 2012 and 2020, the country’s position in the UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI) improved by six steps to 133th among 189 nations. Remarkable progress has been attained in health and education sectors. Rate of poverty has halved since the 1990s, gender parity has been achieved in male-female education ratio, child mortality rate has declined and access to immunisation and access to clean water have increased. As a global recognition to these successes, Bangladesh became eligible for graduation from Least Developed County (LDC) status. Every year, two million youth are coming to the job market when the country has the scope to draw demographic dividends. Two million people are elevating them into the middle-class rank with a higher purchasing capacity. Leaving its signature of success in the space, Bangladesh has launched the Bangabandhu Satellite-1 in the orbit and is now preparing to send the second one soon.

Bangladesh’s efforts to maintain a steady growth and the government’s keen interest in expanding regional, sub-regional and international corporation and strengthening economic ties with other trade and investment partners have drawn in global interest. Accordingly, China, India, Japan, and Korea are already in Bangladesh.

Steered by an in-depth vision, the country’s bold leadership has made strive for turning Bangladesh into a developed nation by 2041. Thus, the country is heading towards the next level of business and cooperation with countries across Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East and the Central Asia, EU, North America, Latin America and Africa that are now engaging in a deeper and wider economic, social and cultural exchange with Bangladesh. Today’s Bangladesh is a new nation with its people much more confident and committed to challenging the impossible; seeking to live and grow in continued peace and harmony. Bangladesh has celebrated 50 years of glory and pride; yet it’s only the beginning!

BRIEF HISTORY

Human settlements in the greater Bengal region dates back to over 20,000 years since the Stone Age. Ancient Bengal was initially occupied by the Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto-Burman, Dravidian and Indo-Aryan people in successive waves of migration and main urban settlements were established during the Iron Age towards the middle of the first BCE millennium. Later in the 3rd and 2nd century BCE, Bengal was governed by the Mauryan Empire, eventually succeeded by the Gupta Empire in the 3rd century AD. The Pala Empire took over by the 7th century, which was seen as the biggest Bengali nation in the ancient history. The Hindu Sena Dynasty took power in the 11th century but soon was ousted by the invading Muslims in 1205 AD. Cruising through a history of thousands of years of ancient and medieval regimes, Bangladesh entered its modern era over the occupation of greater India by the British during the 18th and 19th century. Afterwards in 1947 the British Empire left India. Dividing it into two separate countries based on religion. As a result Bengal’s western part joined the Hindu-dominated India and the eastern part became a province of the Muslim-dominated Pakistan.

However, the Bengalis, within a short while, clearly understood the utter discrimination they faced from the west wing of its sovereignties. Despite the economic and demographic significance of the east, Pakistan’s government and military establishment were largely dominated by the upper classes from the west. The people of the eastern province revolted against the oppression and launched the Language

21 February 1952: The picture shows the militant student preparing

to break Section 144


Movement in 1952 demanding recognition of their mother tongue Bangla as a state language. The pressure peaked on 21 February and sons of the soil laid down their lives for the cause of honour and dignity forcing the authority to accept it. However, dissatisfaction with the central government over political dispensation, economic exploitation and cultural conflict continued to rise through the next decade, when the Awami League emerged as the leading political voice of the people.

The Awami League then led the struggle with an iconic hero – Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – at its helm. The Bengalis created waves of agitation for autonomy in the 1960s, and in 1966, its president Sheikh Mujib was jailed in a conspiracy case. People took to the streets for the release of their leader and he was eventually freed in 1969 after an unprecedented popular uprising. In 1970, a massive cyclone devastated the coastal region of the province, but the central government responded poorly. The Bengali population’s anger was further compounded when Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his party won a momentous majority in Parliament in the 1970 election but was denied power. Events radically started taking shapes on both sides and on 7 March, Bangabandhu called upon the people to unite and prepare for a deciding war for the freedom and liberation of the nation. Counterfeiting a compromise talk with Father of the Nation Bangabandhu,

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman called for the independence of Bangladesh in a mammoth gathering of his people at the Race-course Maidan (Suhrawardy Udyan), 7 March 1971

“The Bloody Birth of Bangladesh”, cover of The Weekly Time Magazine, 20 December 1971


Pakistan’s President Yahya Khan arrested him on the night of 25 March 1971, and launched Operation Searchlight, a sustained military assault on the Bengali people. The Awami League subsequently formed a government-in-exile in Kolkata, India. The Liberation War lasted for nine gruesome months. Yahya’s methods were extremely brutal, and the violence of the war resulted in death of an estimated number of three million civilians. The guerrilla Mukti Bahini (force of freedom fighters) and Bengali regular military forces received support from the Indian Armed Forces in December 1971. Finally, Bangladesh won its victory and independence on 16 December, 1971.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Bangladesh is divided into eight Divisions and 64 administrative Districts for running the administration. For the purpose of devolution of power through establishment of local government institutions, the country is further divided into Upazila (sub-district) and Union Council, the two lowest tier of the administration. The five tiers of government in Bangladesh begins with the central government at its headquarters in Dhaka followed by the eight divisions and 64 districts which are further divided into 490 sub-districts. The eight divisions are Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet. There are 12 city corporations comprising the eight divisional cities and two important district headquarters adjacent to the capital city of Dhaka. The city corporations, that have provision for mayoral elections, are Dhaka South, Dhaka North, Chattogram, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Barishal, Rangpur, Cumilla, Mymensingh, Narayanganj and Gazipur. The city corporations are divided into wards. Direct elections are held for each ward, electing a councillor. The city mayors are elected for a tenure of five years. The metropolitan areas, excluding the cities with city corporations, have municipal corporations, also known as Pourasabha. Union Councils are the smallest units of the local government administration in rural Bangladesh. Dhaka, the capital of the country, is the most important and populated city while other major cities include Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal and Sylhet.

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

Bangladesh is located in the low-lying Ganges Delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges (local name Padma), Brahmaputra (Jamuna), and Meghna rivers and their tributaries. The alluvial soil deposited by these rivers has created some of the most fertile plains on earth. Most parts of Bangladesh are less than 12 meters (39 ft) above the sea level.

Bangladesh enjoys generally a sub-tropical monsoon climate. While there are six seasons in a year, three –winter, summer and monsoon or rainy seasons – are the most prominent ones. The winter, which is quite pleasant, begins in November and ends in February. The maximum temperature recorded in the summer is 37�C (98�F). Monsoon starts in July and stays up to October. This period accounts for 80% of the total rainfall.

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy largely influenced by the British parliamentary system. Executive power is vested in the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister, who is the head of the government, and who must be a member of the 300-seat Jatiya Sangsad (National Assembly), a unicameral parliament. The Government has three branches – the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. The Speaker presides over sessions of the Jatiya Sangsad and conducts its business. The current Sangsad contains 350 seats, inclusive of 50 seats reserved for women. Three hundred Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected through direct voting in the general elections and female MPs are elected by the Jatiya Sangsad. The 11th National Parliamentary Election was held on 30 December 2018. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, who was elected Speaker during the 11th Jatiya Sangsad, is serving as the Speaker for the record third consecutive term in the country’s history.

The Prime Minister selects all other Ministers forming the supreme decision-making committee, known as the Cabinet. The current Prime Minister is Sheikh Hasina, President of Bangladesh Awami League, who was appointed by the President on 7 January 2019 following her party’s landslide victory securing 288 seats in parliament compared to just seven for the main opposition.


ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

Environmental development is a major challenge for Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh is working relentlessly to create a pollution-free and eco-friendly country by adopting and implementing various environment-friendly plans, policies and programmes. The government is implementing ‘Vision 2021’, setting environmental development as one of the most important goals. Already, Bangladesh has formulated a detailed work plan to ensure implementation of environmental targets of SDGs. ‘Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, 2009 (BCCSAP 2009)’ is being implemented to address the effects of climate change where both adaptation and mitigation activities have been considered. ‘Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF)’ has been formed with national resources for implementation of BCCSAP 2009. In addition, the government has enacted ‘Climate Change Trust Fund Act, 2010’ and ‘Climate Change Trust Fund Guidelines’ for better management of BCCTF. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief is implementing various programmes in order to tackle eventualities emanating from natural disasters.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION & HUMAN RESOURCES

Bangladesh has achieved remarkable development in poverty alleviation during the last few years. Not only the rate of poverty has decreased, but also incidence and depth of poverty have been decreasing regularly. Because of effective implementation of different government and non-government development programmes, poverty rate has declined 19.5 percentage points within a decade (from 40% in 2005 to 20.5% in 2019). The 8th FYP has fixed the target to bring down poverty rate to 15.6 per cent and the extreme poverty rate to 7.4 percent by 2025. In order to bring efficiency and effectiveness of social safety net programmes, Bangladesh follows the life cycle approach of social safety net. For this purpose, Bangladesh has already formulated ‘National Social Security Strategy (NSSS)’.

Human Resources

Two-thirds of our population is currently active. The government is implementing different types of development programmes to accumulate demographic dividend by utilising the huge number of working age people. The government has allocated around 27.4 per cent of the annual budget

The Sundarbans has to endure tropical cyclones almost every year due to drastic climate change.


for the human resources development (HRD)-related sectors. Various programmes including adoption of the ‘Education Policy, 2010’ have been undertaken to create skilled and competent human resources for the country. For this purpose, the government focuses on enhancing quality of education and increases accessibility to Secondary and Higher Secondary, Technical and all tiers of higher education.

Bangladesh has won ‘UN South South Award’ twice. Both fertility and mortality rates have come down. Remarkable progress has been made in reducing child and maternal mortality and in increasing average life expectancy. Malnutrition has also declined significantly. Apart from these, the government has formulated ‘National Child Policy-2011’ and ‘Child Marriage Prevention Act-2017’. According to the Human Development Report 2020, Bangladesh‘s position has improved to 133rd, which was 138th in 2016.

Labour Force

Currently, a total of 67.22 million people comprise the country’s labour force, which is around 41.20 per cent of the entire population, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators. It has shown that the rate of unemployment is 5.30 per cent (as of FY2020). Accordingly, the number of people engaged in jobs is 62.50 million, of whom 40 million are male and 22.50 million female.


BANGLADESH

Over the past five decades, Bangladesh has transformed itself from being an economic “basket case” to one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the economy was growing rapidly, recording an annual expansion in the range of 8% for years.

Bangladesh achieved lower middle-income country status in 2015 and is on track to leave the United Nations’ Least Developed Countries list. With a GDP of over $305 billion (€259 billion), Bangladesh currently has the world’s 41st largest economy and forecasts suggest that the size of the economy could double by 2030.

The garment industry emerged as one of the nation’s success stories in recent decades. It is the second-largest globally, only next to China, and rakes in over $35 billion a year from exports. Remittances also play a major role in the economy, with Bangladeshi workers employed abroad transferring nearly $22 billion in 2020.

E C O N O M Y


The Asian Development Bank said that despite the hit from the pandemic, the Bangladeshi economy is recovering fast. Bangladesh also grows enough food now to feed its 167 million people. The country has a significantly reduced maternal and infant mortality rate than many other countries in the world.

However, for the past decade, the silver lining for Bangladesh has been its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. While Bangladesh boasts development in infrastructure, exports and GDP per capita, the country still needs to address the lack of job opportunities for the youth, the low labour productivity and the growing inequality between the rich and the poor. Despite a decline in poverty, the pre-existing inequality trend in Bangladesh has been further exacerbated by the pandemic.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scaled up its projection for Bangladesh’s GDP growth to 5 per cent in 2021, from its previous forecast of 4.4 per cent in October last year, while ADB Asian

BANGLADESH

E C O N O M Y


Development Outlook 2021 said Bangladesh’s GDP expected to grow by 6.8% in 2021 and 7.2% in 2022. According to the proposed Budget, for FY21 the GDP growth rate has been revised to 6.1 percent, which was originally estimated to be 8.2 percent set target 7.2 percent GDP growth for FY22.

Immediately after assuming office in 2009, the government had taken initiatives to graduate Bangladesh to a middle income country by 2021. For this purpose ‘Vision 2021’ was formulated. The decision has given Bangladesh a new identity in the world. In fact, in 2015, Bangladesh became a Lower Middle-Income Country from the Low-Income category.

In 2018, Bangladesh also attained all three criteria, set by the United Nations (UN), to be eligible for graduating to a ‘Developing Country’ from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The country is now fully on track to be graduated from the LDC status by 2026. Moreover, it is expected that the country will turn into a developed nation by the year 2041.

According to the ‘Household Income and Expenditure Survey, 2016’ poverty rate dropped to 24.3 per cent, from 40 per cent in 2005. In the 8th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), target has also been fixed to reduce national poverty rate to 15.6 per cent by 2025.

Bangladesh has further achieved a significant progress in human resources development, private sector growth and addressing environmental and climate change issues. At present, the enrolment rate at the primary level is 97.97 per cent. Mother and child mortality rates have also been reduced gradually. Average life expectancy has reached 72.8 years.

To attract much required foreign investment and encourage more private investment, the government has already established Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). It has also attached the highest importance to addressing the impact of climate change. Bangladesh is a pioneer nation among the developing countries in creating ‘Climate Change Trust Fund’ on its own financing. Various projects and programmes are being implemented under this Trust Fund.

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)

The Bangladesh economy has maintained sustainable growth and achieved a growth of more than 6 per cent on an average during the last decade. According to the provisional estimate of Bangladesh Bank, the GDP growth stood at 6.10 per cent in FY2020-21, which was 5.24 per cent in FY2019-20. Disbursement of agricultural credit and non-farm rural credit increased by 12.12 per cent and 12.23 per cent respectively in FY21 compared to that of FY20. Broad money (M2) recorded an increase of $15.88 billion or 13.60 per cent at the end of June 2021, while domestic credit recorded an increase of $11.17 billion or 10.05 per cent.

Reserve money recorded an increase of $5.40 billion or 22.35 per cent at the end of June 2021 compared to end of June 2020. On the other hand, private sector credit growth stood at 8.35 per cent (y-o-y) in June of FY2021, which was lower than that of 8.61 per cent (y-o-y) growth of the same month of the previous year.

Agriculture

Over the last few years, there has been an increasing trend in food production. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), in FY20, grain output stood at around 411.87 lakh metric tonnes. In the same fiscal year, the total internal procurement of food-grains was 24.2 lakh tonnes, total import of food-grains through public and private sectors was 58.4 lakh tonnes. Agriculture sector contributed

Investment-GDP Ratio

GDP

23.93

25.13

30.4

28.41 28.67

30.431.56

30.529.9

2019 2020 2021Gross National SavingsGross Domestic Savings


about 13.02 percent to the country`s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during FY 2019-20 and employs around 47 percent of total labor force.

Industry

As in the recent past, the industry sector performance was mostly driven by manufacturing activities, supported by both domestic and external demand. In FY2020, the contribution of the manufacturing sector in GDP is estimated at 24.18 per cent which was 24.21 per cent in FY19 and 22.85 per cent in FY18. The government is persistently taking comprehensive measures for developing and flourishing all industrial sectors of the country.

Service

Sectoral share of GDP shows that the service sector appeared to be the largest share followed by industry and agriculture sector. The service sector, comprising more than half of Gross Value Addition (GVA), registered a modest growth of 5.32% in FY19-20. Within the sector, larger growth impulse primarily came from the wholesale and retail trade, transport, and financial intermediation. The sub-sectors viz. wholesale and retail trade, transport, and financial intermediation grew by 5.02%, 6.19%, and 4.46% respectively in FY19-20.

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

The current account deficit came down to $1.85 billion in July-May period of FY2020-21 against US$4.43 billion deficit in FY20. The current account deficit was mainly the outcome of a huge deficit in services and trade balance. Trade gap stood at $9.79 billion in FY2020, which was $15.49 billion in FY19. Provisional estimate of the Bangladesh Bank showed that the financial account recorded a surplus of $3.3 billion in FY2020, which was $5.62 billion in FY19. The capital account surplus stood at $309 million in FY2020 from $233 million in FY19. During the same period, the overall balance registered a marginal surplus of $713 million (FY19) compared to a deficit of $857 million in FY18. Workers’ remittances increased by around 18.4 per cent in FY2020.

External Trade

External trade plays a critical role in driving the Bangladesh economy ahead of many countries. The country is widely integrated with the rest of the world mainly through trade in goods and services. Its trade-GDP ratio stood around 31.0 per cent in 2020.

Exports

Total exports in FY21 stood at US$ 38.75 billion. Growth in export and import in FY2019-20 was negative due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. However, remittance inflows grew by 10.87 percent, reducing the current account deficit compared to the previous fiscal year. At the same time, the increase in capital and financial account inflows has led to a surplus in the overall balance of payments. As a result, the foreign exchange reserves have increased significantly. As of July 2021, foreign exchange reserve stood at US$ 45.84 billion, the highest ever.


Readymade garments (woven garments and knitwear products) continued to occupy the lion’s share (above four-fifths) of the total exports.

Imports

Imports stood at USD 65.59 billion from USD 54.78 billion in FY20. Half of the total import has been intermediate goods while around 23.92% were capital goods.

FINANCIAL SECTORBanks

The banking sector in Bangladesh comprises four categories of scheduled banks: state-owned commercial banks (SCBs), state-owned development financial institutions (DFIs), private commercial banks (PCBs) and foreign commercial banks (FCBs). At the end of the period under study the total number of reported bank branches excluding Head Offices, Islamic Windows and SME service centers stood at 10765, which contains only 67 branches of foreign banks.

Islamic Banking

Islamic banking system was introduced in Bangladesh in 1983. Currently, out of 61 banks in Bangladesh, 11 PCBs operated as full-fledged Islamic banks and 17 conventional banks (including three FCBs) were involved in Islamic banking through Islamic banking branches. In addition, 19 Islamic banking branches of nine conventional commercial banks and 155 Islamic banking windows of 12 conventional commercial banks are also providing Islamic financial services in the country, as per the central bank data. Islamic banking is around one-fourth of the country’s overall banking activities.

NBFIs

Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), have been playing a crucial role by providing additional financial services that is not usually provided by the banks. Presently there are 34 NBFIs operating in Bangladesh. Among these, 3 are government owned, 12 are joint ventures with foreign participation, and the rest 19 are locally private owned companies. The branch network of NBFIs increased to 262. Among the branches, 92 are set up in the district of Dhaka and the rest 170 are located in 34 districts across the country.

INSURANCEInsurance sector in Bangladesh emerged after independence with two nationalised insurance companies – one for life insurance & one for general insurance; and also one foreign insurance company. In the mid-1980s, private sector insurance companies started entering the industry and it has eventually expanded. Now, a total of 62 companies are operating under Insurance Act 2010. Out of them-

Thirty two are Life Insurance Companies including one foreign company and one is state-owned company,

Forty six are General Insurance Companies including one state-owned company.


CAPITAL MARKET

Establishment of Dhaka Stock Exchange after independence (formerly East Pakistan Stock Exchange) initiated the pathway to the capital market intermediaries in Bangladesh. In 1976, formation of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) opened the door of professional portfolio management in an institutional form. In the last two decades, the capital market witnessed a number of institutional and regulatory advancements which has resulted in diversified capital market intermediaries. At present, capital market intermediaries are of following types:

1. Stock Exchanges: Apart from Dhaka Stock Exchange, there is another stock exchange in Bangladesh that is Chittagong Stock Exchange, which was established in 1995.

2. Central Depository: The only depository system for the transaction and settlement of financial securities, Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd (CDBL) was formed in 2000 that conducts its operations under Depositories Act 1999, Depositories Regulations 2000, Depository (User) Regulations 2003, and the CDBL by-laws.

3. Stock Dealer/Stock Broker: Under SEC (Stock Dealer, Stock Broker & Authorized Representative) Rules 2000, these entities are licensed and they are bound to be a member of any of the two stock exchanges. At present, the DSE and the CSE have 238 and 136 members respectively.

4. Merchant Banker & Portfolio Manager: These institutions are licensed to operate under SEC (Merchant Banker & Portfolio Manager Rules) 1996 and 45 institutions have been licensed by the SEC under this rule so far.

5. Asset Management Companies (AMCs): AMCs are authorized to act as issue and portfolio manager of the mutual funds which are issued under the SEC (Mutual Fund) Rules 2001. There are 15 AMCs in Bangladesh at present.

6. Credit Rating Companies (CRCs): CRCs in Bangladesh are licensed under Credit Rating Companies Rules, 1996 and now, five CRCs have been accredited by the SEC.

7. Trustees/Custodians: According to rules, all asset backed securitisations and mutual funds must have an accredited trustee and security custodian. For that purpose, the SEC has licensed 9 institutions as Trustees and 9 institutions as custodians.

8. Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB): The ICB is a specialised capital market intermediary which was established in 1976 through the ordainment of The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh Ordinance 1976. This ordinance has empowered the ICB to perform all types of capital market intermediation that fall under the jurisdiction of the SEC.

MEGA PROJECTS

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh's projected GDP growth is 5.0% by the end of 2021, one of the highest in Asia, according to IMF. Of the 190 IMF member countries, only 23 have posted positive growth.

A record inflow of remittance, stable food production, strong domestic demand, timely roll out of government stimulus package, early reopening of economy, and the uptick in exports put Bangladesh on the path of faster recovery. Bangladesh’s resilience to absorb shock has been a subject of attention for economists around the world.

As Bangladesh strives forward, infrastructure will play a crucial role in stimulating and crowding-in private sector investment. By some estimate, Bangladesh will require to make investments of well over $100 billion in the course of the next decade to build ports and roads, set up rail lines, establish power-generation capabilities, and provide utilities and services to meet the ever-increasing demands of the economy.

Infrastructure-megaprojects are crucial drivers for accelerating economic growth in a developing country like Bangladesh where average GDP growth in the last twelve years (2009-2020) is 6.2% per annum.

The government has been making significant allocations to raise the competitive strength of the economy and cater to the growing needs of manufacturers, exporters, and consumers to reduce the cost of doing business. After the completion of the large infrastructural undertakings and mega projects taken up by government, various studies show that the country’s GDP will increase by 3 to 4 percent.


Padma Multipurpose BridgeA self-funded project of Bangladesh government and the dream of the people of 21 southern districts to get connected to the capital city Dhaka by road is worth $3.65 billion and the 6.1 km double-deck bridge is expected to be open for traffic by 2022. As of January 2021, around 92% of the construction of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge has been completed. The bridge will have road and rail linkages in two separate decks. The Rail Link through Padma Bridge, expected to be completed by June 2024. The estimated cost of the Rail Link Project is US$ 4.63 billion, of which 85% will be provided by Government of The People’s Republic of China through EXIM Bank of China under an agreement. China Major Bridge Engineering Company Ltd, has been selected to construct the long aspired bridge on the river Padma. It is expected that the construction of the bridge will comprehensively transform the pace of economy in the region improving lives of millions people on the both sides of the river.

Matarbari Deep Sea Port

Bangladesh exports goods worth nearly $40bn and imports goods worth nearly $60bn, majority of which are carried through seaways. Presently, the country’s two seaports– Chittagong and Mongla—have up to 9.5-metre draft where vessels holding up to 2,000 teu containers can anchor. Bangladesh planned to develop its first deep-sea port as part of a public-private partnership with Japan. Matarbari deep seaport will have a 16-metre water draft and will be able to accommodate 8,000 teu post-Panamax vessels, lessening Bangladesh’s dependence on the feeder vessels to ferry export-import goods from the hub ports in Singapore, Colombo and Port Klang. Matarbari deep sea port will be made functional by the year 2025.

Payra Deep Sea Port

The construction work of Payra Deep Sea Port has been continuing rapidly since 2016. Payra will have rail, road, and waterway links with the capital of Dhaka, around which most of the country’s garment industry is based and which by extension is the primary destination for imports and origin point for exports. The total cost of the port is estimated to be 11- 15 billion USD. Once deep-sea port is built, the neighboring India, Nepal and Bhutan can make use of this port while it facilitates the domestic economy with faster export and import activities. The port will be fully operational by 2023.

The Mighty Padma Road and Rail Bridge

First Deep Sea Port of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) at Matarbari


Dhaka Metro Rail Project

It is a part of the 20-year long Strategic Transport Plan (STP) outlined by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA), a governmental agency. With an aim to provide a safe, fast, affordable and modern means of transportation for the city dweller, the project will have total 8 lanes connecting different parts of Dhaka City. Presently, 20.1 kilometres long Line 6, costing $2.8 billion is under construction. Each train will hold up to 1800 passengers. With 56 trains to be in service by 2022, Dhaka Metro is projected to serve more than 60,000 passengers per hour, with wait times of approximately 4 minutes. The entire route will be able to be travelled in less than 40 minutes at a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The project is expected to be completed by 2022.

Dhaka Elevated Expressway

Dhaka Elevated Expressway is Bangladesh’s first elevated expressway project. It is one of the largest infrastructure projects taken up by the incumbent government to ease traffic congestion in the capital. It will be 46.73 km long including the connecting roads and will cost around US$1.4 billion. The Italian-Thai Development Corporation Limited has entered a $1.062 billion contract with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) for building the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. It is expected that the project might be completed by 2022.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Underwater Tunnel was worth $2.49 billion in 2016. The boring work beneath the tunnel has been inaugurated in February 2019. The 3.5km-long four-lane tunnel, the first of its kind in Bangladesh and the region, will be built to make the port city of Chittagong “One City Two Towns,” based on a model of East and West Shanghai in China. The construction of the tunnel is expected to be completed by December 2022 and will bolster industrial development, enhance tourism, and expand trade and commerce near the project area, creating employment for thousands of people and boosting exports, fetching positive impact for the economy of the country.

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

The 2400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is the biggest single project in the history of Bangladesh. It will be the country’s first nuclear power plant and the commissioning of unit 1 is planned in 2022 while the commissioning of Unit 2 is planned in 2023. The VVER- 1200/523 Nuclear reactor and critical infrastructure are being built by the Russian Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation. The project will provide low-cost electricity and create new jobs in Bangladesh. The power production in Bangladesh currently exceeds 4GW a year. The new plant will increase the country’s power production and enable it to achieve energy independence.

Other Prospective Mega Projects

Dhaka-Chittagong Express Way (rail or road), Circular Road around Dhaka City, Construction of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) International Airport Terminal 3 in the centre of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge, Dhaka Underground Train/ Tube Rail and Construction of second

First Trial Run of Dhaka Metro Rail on 29 August

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel: First of its kind in

Bangladesh and South Asia


bridge on river Padma are a few of the other prospective mega projects that are in the offing in Bangladesh and for which opportunities exist for direct foreign investment. Bangladesh’s development story, especially implementation of the on-going and future mega projects, has earned it the reputation in the region as a hot spot for global investment. The role of these mega infrastructure projects is expected to be fundamental in the overall national development process as they will contribute positively in employment generation, connectivity, regional trade, economic integration as well as energy security of the country. With the completion of the mega-projects the government envisages the economy to grow at a faster pace, which in turn will foster long-term sustainable development.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Transport and Communications

Programmes are being implemented on priority basis to develop a well-knit and efficient transport and communication system that would synchronise with international and regional transport, information and other communications networks. Major projects such as Padma Bridge, Metrorail, and Dhaka Elevated Express Way are being implemented. To sustain the role of rail as a dependable, affordable, environment-friendly and compatible mass transport system, a wide range of development activities are being carried out. A number of programmes are also being implemented for dredging dying rivers, improving navigability and maintenance of different river routes, and ensuring safe movement of water crafts. Development of inland river ports and establishment of infrastructure facilities to carry container goods in inland waterways are also going on.

Roads and Highways

The total length of road in the country is 21,302.08 kilometres, of which 18,202.06 km is paved, under the management of Roads and Highways Department (RHD). Out of the total road network under this department, a total of 3,812.78 km is National Highway (17.90%), 4,246.97 km Regional Highway (19.94%) and remaining 13,242.30 km is Zila (district-level) roads (62.16%). In addition, RHD has 4,404 bridges and 14,814 culverts under its jurisdiction. Moreover, the RHD has currently been operating about 96 ferry boats in 41 ferry Ghats (terminals). Quality of different segments of important roads has significantly improved after development/improvement works of various standards were carried out as per requirement.

Rail NetworkBangladesh Railway is the state-owned rail transport agency of Bangladesh and has a total length of 2,855 route km. The sector is governed by the Ministry of Railways and the Bangladesh Railway Authority.

During 2017-18, Bangladesh Railway carried 90.05 million passengers and 4.55 million tonnes of freight. The railway traversed 12,994.21 million passenger-kilometres and 1,236.85 million tonne-kilometres during the period. In its eighth five-year plan, which covers the 2020-2025 period—the authority targets

Design of under construction Terminal-3 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka

Total Length of Road

National Highway (17.90%) Regional Highway (19.94%)District-level Roads (62.16%)

3,812.78

4,246.9713,242.30

Dhaka Chattogram Highways


to construct 798 km new rail line, implement dual gauge double tracking of 897 km to increase line capacity, to construct 9 important railway bridges and to procure 160 locomotives to enhance efficiency, reliability and punctuality.

The government is currently implementing the Bangladesh Railway Sector Improvement Program, which aims to improve capacity, efficiency and safety of railway systems throughout the country. The program will enable Bangladesh Railway to buy modern rolling stock to increase its domestic and regional freight cargo transportation capacity. Besides, the government has taken initiatives to reopen the train links between India and Bangladesh that were closed after the 1965 India-Pakistan war.

Water Transport The Ministry of Shipping has taken up the tasks for development of internal water transport infrastructures, and improving its maintenance, operation and control, to ensure maximum use of waterways as efficient, environment-friendly and secure routes of transport and communication.

Air TransportBangladesh can be reached by air from any part of the world. Biman Bangladesh Airlines connects Dhaka with 27 major cities of the world. Thirteen major international airlines operate flights and cargo services from Dhaka. The government has allowed local private airlines to compete on both domestic and international routes. A number of local private cargo flights and helicopter services are also available. Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited is operating international and national flights in different routes with limited resources. Currently, there are 11 airports in operation in Bangladesh. These are Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram, Cumilla, Cox’s Bazar, Ishwardi, Jashore, Rajshahi, Syedpur, Sylhet and Thakurgaon. Of these, the airports in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet serve international routes. In 2019, Biman has carried 59.59 lakh passengers and 86 million tonnes of cargo.

In order to attract foreign tourists to Cox's Bazar, having the longest sea beach in the world, the government has undertaken a mega project to extend the runway of Cox's Bazar Airport by reclaiming land from the sea. On completion of the new 10,700 ft. runway, the airport will facilitate operation of international flights with bigger aircraft.

PORT SERVICES

Chattogram Port Authority (CPA)

Responsible for the country’s principal sea port, Chattogram Port Authority handles nearly 92 per cent of international trade of Bangladesh through sea route. Port activities are increasing day by day with the rising trend of export-import of the country. At present, the container handling growth of CPA is 14 per cent. In view of the enormous importance of Chattogram Port in the entire economy of the country, the present government has taken massive development programmes to instill more dynamism in the operating activities of the Port. To maintain navigability in front of jetty pontoon, outer barge area and

Design of Extended Runway of Cox’s Bazar Airport


at Karnaphuly navigational channel, around 1.0 million cubic meter maintenance dredging are being performed on average a year. As a result, foreign and domestic ships can navigate safely.

Chattogram Port has already attained certain reputation in the world shipping sector. In the survey of one of the oldest shipping related international news magazines ‘Lloyd’s List’, Chattogram Port secured 58th position in the year 2020 while in the last survey in 2017 the Port achieved 71st position, toppling 13 steps in just three years.

Mongla Port Authority (MPA)

Mongla Port was established on 1 December 1950 as an anchorage. It has been transformed into a seaport with modern facilities gradually by implementing different development projects. Today, Mongla Port has the capacity of berthing 35 ships at a time by using six own Jetties, six Mooring Buoys, sixteen anchorages and seven private companies’ Jetties.

To expedite the operational activities and develop the port infrastructure, the government has taken different types of initiatives such as construction of Padma Bridge at Mawa point, establishment of the Khulna-Mongla railway link, supply of gas through pipeline, construction of Khan Jahan Ali airport, establishment of 1,320 MW coal-based power plant at Rampal, and Special Economic Zone at Mongla Port area.

Payra Port Authority (PPA)Payra Port was inaugurated on 19 November 2013, as third Sea-port of Bangladesh. For hassle-free inland vessels movement, mooring buoys have been laid to earmark navigational channel. In addition, a VHF Bade station has also been installed with telecommunication equipment. The customs and shipping facilities have been established as well.

POWER AND ENERGY

At present, 99.5 per cent people of the country are under electricity coverage. During the 2019-20 fiscal year, the total installed electricity generation capacity stood at 25,235 MW, of which the highest generation was 13,792 MW. In 2018-19, the net electricity production (including renewable energy) was 70,533 million kWh that increased to 71,419 million kWh in 2019-20. The total system loss in transmission and distribution of electricity reduced to 8.49 per cent in June 2020 from 8.73 per cent in 2018-19.

About 71.8 per cent of the country’s commercial consumption of energy is met by natural gas. A total of 28 gas fields have been discovered till August 2021, from which about 15.70 trillion cubic feet of gas has been produced, cumulatively leaving recoverable net at 12.11 trillion cubic feet. In addition, the country has a reserve of about 13.21 MT of fuel oil. In order to secure energy supply of the country in the long term, the highest emphasis is given on the diversification of energy sources, particularly on the efficient and best use of energy.

Renewable Energy

The government has planned to produce electricity by using coal, dual fuel and nuclear power to reduce dependence on natural gas. The government has also taken different steps to produce environment-friendly electricity from renewable energy. After formulation of renewable energy policy, it has been

People UnderElectricity Coverage 99.5% Electricity Generation

Capacity in 2020-202125,235MW

Net Electricity Production

2019-2072,480

2018-1970,533

System Loss

2018-19

8.73%2020-21

8.49%


implemented since 2009. The government has established Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) in 2014 under Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012 to facilitate sustainable energy i.e. renewable energy as well as energy efficiency.

Natural Gas Reserves

Natural gas accounts for 71 % of the commercial energy of the country. Till now 28 gas fields have been discovered in Bangladesh. According to the latest estimate, total initial gas in place (GIIP) is 40.09 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), of which 30.05 Tcf is recoverable in proven and probable categories. Till February 2021, a total of 18.38 Tcf gas has been produced, leaving 11 Tcf as net recoverable.

Mineral Resources

The Bureau of Mineral Development (BMD) issues exploration license and grants mining lease and quarry lease for different minerals such as coal, hard rock, peat, mineral sand, metallic minerals, white clay, silica sand, ordinary/sand mixed stone, limestone, and clay.

Coal and Hard Rock

It was assumed that the geological setting of Bangladesh was more suitable for hydrocarbon accumulation than any other minerals, as major parts of the country are covered by thick alluvium. Now, it has been proved by geological and geophysical exploration that Bangladesh has huge deposits of coal and hard rock in north-western region. Total reserves of about 6,525 million metric tonnes of high-quality bituminous coal have been reported from three coal fields– Jamalganj, Barapukuria, and Khalaspir and a huge reserve of hard rock from Madhyapara.

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)

In order to meet demand-supply gap and future growth of energy, the government has taken steps to import LNG. According to the decision of the government, the Bangladesh Oil and Gas Corporation, commonly known as Petrobangla, has signed two separate agreements with Excelerate Energy Bangladesh Limited (EEBL) and Summit LNG Terminal Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. for installation of two Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU) in Moheshkhali island.


INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

For building Digital Bangladesh with a view to implementing vision 2021, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division is working ceaselessly. The government is working with the aim to make 5.0 billion dollars of export earnings from the ICT sector by 2021 under the 7th Five-Year Plan.

To modernise and improve the information and communications technology sector in conformity with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 7FYP, a wide range of initiatives have been undertaken. Bangladesh launched its first satellite ‘Bangabandhu Satellite-1’ to the space successfully on 12 May 2018. The government also provides public service through IT-based activities. The ultimate target is to build a modern and developed Bangladesh through introduction of e-governance and e-commerce.

E-Governance: To eradicate the impediment related to interoperability among platforms, integrating ICT infrastructures, removing existing complexity of ICT superstructures, introducing IT solution in the field of outsourcing, reducing overall risk of new investment in the IT/ITES section, Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) has taken an endeavour to develop Bangladesh National Enterprise Architecture (BNEA). A project named ‘Implementation of e-Government Master Plan for Digital Bangladesh’ is being implemented by the BCC for building ICT roadmap for all ministries and divisions.

Accounts 71%of the commercial energy of Bangladesh

28GasFields

GIIP 40.09 Tcf(Till 2021)

Recoverable30.05 Tcf

Produced 18.38 Tcf

Net recoverable 11 Tcf

Coal HardRock

Peat Mineral Sand

Metallic Minerals

White Clay

Silica Sand

Sand Mixed Stone

Limestone Clay

TotalReserves

HardRock

6,525 Million metric tonnes

Bituminous Coal

Jamalganj Barapukuria Khalaspir

Madhyapara

NATURAL GASRESERVES

MINERALRESOURCES

COAL ANDHARD ROCK


Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector

More than 800 IT companies are now thriving in the country and capturing a significant share in the markets worldwide.

Total estimated IT Industry size is US$120 million (including export).

Software contributes around 39% to the overall industry revenue, whereas ITES contributes around 56% to the overall industry revenue.

Approximately 30,000 professionals, majority IT and other graduates, are employed in the industry. In terms of creating high-quality employment software and IT services, the industry is surely one of the top graduate employment sectors in the country.

Total investment in this sector is more than Tk 500 billion and this sector is the largest contributor to foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh.

Total investmentin ICT sector

Tk. 500 Billion

Software contributes 39% to the

overall industry

US$ 120Million

Industry


INDUSTRIAL POLICY

In order to accelerate the pace of industrialisation in the country, the government is going to announce the ‘National Industrial Policy-2021’ very soon. Underlying objectives of the government's last ‘Industrial Policy-2016’ include sustainable and inclusive industrial growth through generation of productive employment creating new entrepreneurs, and mainstreaming women in the industrialisation process and international market linkage. The export processing zones (EPZs) are playing special role in the process of promoting rapid industrialisation and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The 8th Five-Year Plan (8FYP) and ‘The Second Perspective Plan of Bangladesh 2021-2041: Making Vision 2041 A Reality’ pledge as basic documents for the National Industrial Policy 2016 to build a potential industrial sector with the aim of reducing unemployment, hunger and poverty. Indications of these documents have been followed to undertake short, medium and long-term programmes to accelerate sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

P O L I C I E SECONOMIC


Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs)

Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) are considered as a potential sector to resolve the unemployment problem. This sector has been playing a significant role in achieving economic growth and earning foreign currency by encouraging and expanding business activities. Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) have come forward for financing and development of the SME sector under close monitoring and supervision of the Bangladesh Bank.

TRADE POLICY

Tariff remains one of the main trade policy instruments and a significant source of tax revenue in Bangladesh. Over 95 per cent of tariff lines are ad valorem, and therefore transparent. The tariffs involve 16 different rates (6 ad valorem duties, and 10 specific duties). The simple average applied MFN tariff

P O L I C I E S


rate is 13.52 per cent in FY2020. Tariff protection varies across and within sectors, averaging 20 per cent for agricultural products and 5 per cent for non-agricultural products in FY2020.

The country has undertaken several trade facilitation initiatives in the context of its Customs Modernisation Strategic Action Plan (2019-2022), and implemented commitments made under the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and the WCO Revised Kyoto Convention. These initiatives also included regulatory developments, migration to the most recent generation of ASYCUDA World, and a regulation on introduction of an Authorized Economic Operator scheme. The transaction value method remains in general use, and pre-set customs value or minimum value continue to apply for numerous items.

Trade Agreements

Bangladesh is a member of several regional and sub-regional trade agreements (RTAs). The regional agreements include Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA).

Bangladesh is a party to the following PTAs:

(i) Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)

(ii) Trade Preferential System among OIC Countries (TPS-OIC)

(iii) Preferential Trade Agreement among D-8 Member States (D-8)

(iv) Preferential Trade Agreement between Bangladesh and Iran

(v) Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading arrangement (SAPTA)

Bangladesh is a party to the following FTAs

(i) South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

(ii) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

Among the FTAs mentioned above, SAFTA is operational and BIMSTEC negotiation is going on. The country is currently negotiating a number of Bilateral FTAs and PTAs with a number of trade partners.

Export Policy

A three-year export policy (2018-2021) becomes effective with a focus on updating and liberalising the trade regime in keeping with global perspectives and needs. It also stresses on tapping opportunities as well as addressing the challenges emanating from multilateral trade regime under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework; sub-regional connectivity of the four countries (Bangladesh-India-Nepal-Bhutan); China’s One Belt One Road initiative; Brexit outcome.

The export policy fixes a target to raise the country’s merchandise export earnings to $60 billion by 2021 to increase exports, expand markets and diversify products, and improve balance of trade rationally with the trading partners in the light of 8th Five-Year Plan (8FYP), the Perspective Plan and Vision-2041.

To achieve the objectives, the export policy has outlined 31-point implementation strategy which includes pursuing economic diplomacy, introducing national single window, emphasising product branding and diversification and reducing the cost of doing business.

Export Development Fund (EDF)

The EDF commenced its operation in 1989 with participation of International Development Association (IDA) and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB). Its initial fund was $30.16 million, which was meant for providing foreign exchange refinancing facilities to boost the export sector. As the country’s export posted a significant growth, the volume of the EDF fund was enhanced by the Bangladesh Bank from time to time. In March 2021, the fund was raised to $5.5 billion from $3.50 billion in April 2020 to meet the growing demand of the exporters. The EDF refinancing covers sectors such as textile, garments, accessories/packaging materials, plastic goods, leather goods and footwear, ceramic wares, dyed yarn, agro-food processing and bicycle.

Import Policy Order

The new import policy for 2018-21 in parallel to the export policy for 2018-21 is yet to be finalised. The Import Policy Order (2015-18) puts emphasis on imported raw materials for export-oriented industries. It will now be easier to import such materials. Country of origin must be mentioned on all products, product packaging or containers. However for importing coal, cotton, aluminum raw materials and export-oriented garment and industrial raw materials, country of origin is not required. Nuclear radiation test is mandatory for imported milk, dairy, edible oil, vegetable seeds and cereal products (food products) etc. Such certification should also be submitted to the Customs authorities.


Non-commercial importers (individuals and organizations) may import goods worth $7,000 for their own use. With the permission of the Controller, non-commercial importers may import more than $7,000 worth of goods. According to the new policy, ocean-going ships, oil tankers and fishing trawlers cannot be imported if it is 25-years-old.

For importing abandoned ship (scrap vessels), the exporter or owner must have a certification and the importer must issue a declaration to the effect that ‘toxic or hazardous wastes are not being transported’.

Trade Portal

The Bangladesh Trade Portal [www.bangladeshtradeportal.gov.bd] is a virtual one-stop point for information relating to exports from and imports into Bangladesh. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, the portal provides an accessible, logical, helpful window for traders to access important regulatory and procedural information needed to export and import.

INVESTMENT POLICY

Bangladesh doesn’t have any separate investment policy or there is no investment policy document. Nevertheless, the country’s investment policy is reflected in its industrial policy, export and import policies and the 8th Five-Year Plan (8FYP). The 8FYP clearly highlights the importance of investment in realising higher growth and employment and stressed on attracting higher foreign direct investment (FDI). The country offers opportunities for investment under its liberalised Industrial Policy and export-oriented, private sector-led growth strategy. All but four sectors (i.e. (1) arms and ammunition and other defence equipment and machinery, (2) forest plantation and mechanised extraction within the bounds of reserved forests, (3) production of nuclear energy, and (4) security printing and mining are open for private investment in Bangladesh.

FISCAL POLICY

The country’s fiscal policy is the strategic guideline of the government’s overall revenue and expenditure management. The main goal of the fiscal policy is to pursue a prudent fiscal policy stand with a view to ensuring macroeconomic stability and conducive environment for sustaining higher level of growth. According to the guidance in the ‘Public Money and Budget Management Act 2009’, the government is conscious about maintaining the budget deficit within sustainable level. The trend of revenue mobilisation shows that the revenue-GDP ratio is on the rise, albeit the pace of growth is slow. Annual national budget reflects the fiscal policy direction of the country.

The size of the country's budget for FY22 is Tk 6.03 trillion which is 17.5 per cent of the GDP. Total allocation for operating and other expenditures has been set at Tk 3.78 trillion, while the allocation for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) is Tk 2.25 trillion. The overall budget deficit for FY22 will be Tk 2.14 trillion, which is 6.2% of GDP, while the budget deficit in the last fiscal year was 6.1%.

MONETARY POLICY

The general thrust of the monitory policy is to contain inflation within the targeted ceiling and support attainment of GDP growth target. The policy also provides signal to enhance credit flow to productive sectors. In FY20, the Bangladesh Bank shifted to annual monitory policy from the practice of half-yearly policy announcement. It outlines programme to maintain M2 growth at 12.50 per cent and private credit growth at 14.80 per cent.


It is essential to invest in economic sectors, especially in industry and production sectors, to attain sustainable development. The government is working for overall development of investment scenario for the purpose of increasing domestic and foreign investments that are related to development activities. Now, the government is implementing different development projects under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. In FY2018-19 a total of 1,368 project, both local and foreign; were registered with BIDA and the amount of these investment was Tk. 1,14,095.00 crore, as opposed to Tk. 20,72,925 million against 1,643 projects in 2018. In FY2019-20 (up to February 2020), a total of 764 projects worth Tk. 92,759.00 crore have been registered with BIDA. Bangladesh has achieved stable credit rating by Moody’s and S&P for the eleventh consecutive time.

In fact, Bangladesh remains open to investment, and encourages it through incentives to various sectors under many schemes. The country offers an unparalleled investment climate compared to the other South Asian economies as follows:

FACILITATIONINVESTMENT & BUSINESS


1. Bangladesh is a largely homogeneous society with no major internal or external tensions and a population with great resilience in the face of adversity (e.g. natural calamities).

2. Bangladesh maintains a liberal democracy. The people of this country irrespective of race or religion have been living in harmony and understanding for thousands of years.

3. The geographic location of the country is ideal for global trade, with very convenient access to international sea and air routes.

4. Bangladesh is endowed with abundant supply of natural gas, water and its soil is very fertile.

5. Although Bengali (Bangla) is the official language, English is generally used as a second language. The majority of the educated population can read, write and speak in English.

FACILITATION


Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

Established under Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Act 2016, BIDA is now the principal private investment promotion and facilitation agency of the country. The act mandated BIDA for providing diversified promotional and facilitating services with a view to accelerating industrial development of the country. In addition, the government has entrusted BIDA with some additional functions in its service list.

BIDA has also undertaken steps for massive reforms to ensure:

Creation of a true one-stop service for the investors;

Facilities for development of entrepreneurs;

Assistance for building required skills to match the needs of higher value production chains;

Drives to improve the ratings of Bangladesh in various indicators such as ‘Doing Business report of the World Bank’, and ‘Global Competitive Index’ of the World Economic Forum.

To improve Bangladesh’s current ranking of 176th out of the 190 economies in the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Index to a ‘double digit’ ranking by 2021, the BIDA has started to collaborate with different Ministries and Agencies to implement recommendation for necessary reforms.

SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZS)

Bangladesh’s eight public export processing zones (EPZs) and one private EPZ are all specialised SEZs focusing on apparel and textiles. The private EPZ, the Korean Export Processing Zone, was developed and is managed by a subsidiary of Youngone Corporation (Republic of Korea). In addition to the nine EPZs, the country hosts another 30 economic zones, 24 of which are being set up. Four of these are being developed by international partners. In fact, to accelerate economic growth and diversification, Bangladesh has in 2010 established two new agencies, tasked with leading development of economic zones and high-tech parks: the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. Moving away from the EPZ model, the new agencies rely mainly on private capital and expertise to build, own, manage and operate new zones serving both domestic and foreign markets.

BEZA’s mission is to establish, within years between 2015 and 2030, 100 economic zones across the country, including in backward and underdeveloped regions, with the goal of creating 10 million jobs, an additional $40 billion in exports and FDI of $9.60 billion. The BEZA’s list of approved economic zone projects grew from two at the beginning of 2015 to 97 by 2021 and 29 of them are being developed by the private sector. The development programme is supported by a multi-year technical assistance scheme of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). As of early 2019, development work was continuing on 28 approved projects, of which 11 were already operating while adding new buildings or facilities. The remaining 17 projects are at various stages of implementation.


By providing attractive fiscal and financial incentives and serviced industrial plots, these zones are expected to mobilise private investments both from domestic and foreign sources. The 8th Five-Year Plan (FY2021-25) aims to use SEZs as a policy tool to generate inclusive growth by means of promoting development in lagging regions.

With targeted area of 75,000 acres of land, 35,000 acres of land has already been developed. The authority has also set a target of acquiring 100,000 acres of land within two years. On 3 April 2019, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 24 economic zones. The Premier also laid foundation stones of 13 economic zones and works of five development projects under the BEZA’s initiative.

Twelve international companies from Japan, Malaysia, China, the United Kingdom (UK), Singapore, the UAE, India, Australia and South Korea have signed agreements with BEZA for land acquisition and a few of them have already started land development works. A total of 1,810 acres of land, mostly in Mirsharai and Maheshkhali economic zones, had been allotted to them. These companies would make around $5.78 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) in EZs, generating 13,000 new jobs for the local people.

Among the companies, Macdonald Steel Building Ltd. (Japan) would make $59.19 million investment in building materials while Eonmetall Intl. Ltd. (Malaysia) $9 million in steel rack, Beijing Zhenyuen Cons Ltd. (China) $304 million for 200 MW solar power, Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Co Ltd. (China) $2.5 billion in 1,400 MW coal power, Euresia Food Process Ltd. (UK) $30 million in processed food and Edible Oil Ltd. (Singapore) $400 million in food park.

Besides, Arab Bangladesh Food Ltd. (UAE) would make $12.50 million investment in frozen food while Asian Paints (BD) Ltd. (India) $26 million and Berger Paints (BD) Ltd. (UK) $13 million in paint production, Merchant Melbourne Ltd. (Australia) $3.67 million in meat net, Aust-Bangla Accessories Ltd. $12.15 million in garment accessories and Super Petro Chemical (Pvt.) Ltd. (South Korea) $2.38 billion in petrochemical factories.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Bangladesh has one of the most liberal FDI regimes with (a) no limits on income and profit repatriation, (b) 100 per cent foreign ownership allowed, (c) joint ventures without restrictions on shareholding, (d) all sectors open to FDI except few restricted on national security grounds, and (d) generous tax holidays.

Bangladesh has signed 31 Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT), of which 24 are now in force. FDI in Bangladesh dropped by around 11.0 per cent in 2020 to US$2.56 billion from $2.87 billion in 2019. Bangladesh became the top host LDC to attract FDI in the past year followed by Myanmar ($3.58 billion), Ethiopia ($3.30 billion), Cambodia ($3.10 billion) and Mozambique ($2.70 billion). Of the top 10 announced greenfield investment projects in the LDCs in the past year, two were in Bangladesh. The country attracted a $3 billion project for construction of oil and liquefied natural gas terminals, announced jointly by General Electric (the United States), Mitsubishi (Japan) and Summit (Singapore). Another one is $984 million project of fossil fuel electric power proposed by China Huadian Corporation.

The most competitive tax incentives

The Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regime is the mainstay of Bangladesh’s export and investment promotion strategy. It is a set of incentives and benefits granted by the Bangladesh government to companies making new investments in the country.

No limits on income and

profit repatriation

100 per cent foreign

ownership allowed

Joint ventures without

restrictions on shareholding

All sectors open to FDI except few

restricted on national security grounds

Generoustax holidays


INVESTMENT CLIMATE

The overall investment climate of Bangladesh is favourable to investors. Private investment has been the highest priority area of the Government. The country is considered as the most competitive in South Asia. There is no restriction on the amount of investment. Foreign investors are eligible to take advantage of a wide range of generous tax concessions and other fiscal incentives and facilities. Investment in Bangladesh is secure vis-à-vis nationalisation and expropriation.

Fiscal-and-Non-Fiscal-Incentives

Bangladesh offers some of the world’s most competitive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives. The BIDA can advise further on this matter. In summary, these amount to the following: Remittances of royalty, technical know-how and technical assistance fees. Permanent resident permits on investing $75,000 and citizenship on investing $500,000.

Bangladesh Export Competitiveness

Bangladesh, despite being a least developed economy, has a proven record in export competitiveness. Here is a summary of the facts. From 2003 to 2017 Bangladesh achieved annual export value growth of 19.6 per cent, a testimony to its export competitiveness. Whilst not wishing to be complacent, and being mindful of difficult global trade conditions in 2008-2010 as well as during the ongoing pandemic, these positive trade differentials are likely to be with Bangladesh well into the future.

Garments and Textiles

From spinning to weaving, from knitwear to leisurewear and high street fashions, the textiles and clothing industry is Bangladesh’s biggest export earner with value of over $28 billion of exports in 2019-20. The country’s factories design and produce for the world’s leading brands and retailers. This rapidly growing sector of the Bangladeshi economy offers a unique competitive edge that supports profitable expansion into new strategic markets.

The phenomenal growth in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in the last decade created many new factories and employment opportunities. Having enjoyed more than 70 per cent of total investments in the manufacturing sector during the first half of the 1990s, RMG and knitwear now


account for about 4,825 factories and a workforce of 3.1 million, 80 per cent of which are women. This sector now employs over 50 per cent of the industrial workforce and accounts for 79 per cent of the total export earnings of the country. The growing trend in the textile and the garments sector means that Bangladesh is perfectly positioned to appeal to foreign investors.

Leather and Leather Goods

Bangladesh has a long established tanning industry which produces around 2-3 per cent of the world’s leather from a ready supply of raw materials. The country is therefore an established and attractive location to source and outsource the manufacture of finished leather products. The leather industry is ideally suited to Bangladesh with its abundance of labour and natural resources at internationally competitive rates. In FY2019-20, Bangladesh’s leather industry registered a total of $797.6 million worth of exporting revenue.

Agricultural and Frozen Food Sector

Agricultural and frozen food exports from Bangladesh stood at $1.64 billion in FY2020-21, compared to $1.44 billion in FY2019-20. Shrimp and fish exports reached $444.41 million during FY 2020-21. Raw jute and vegetables worth $138.15 million and $118.73 million respectively were exported during the same period. Among other agricultural products, tobacco worth $86.20 million, fruits worth $.58 million and cut flower worth $.09 million were exported from Bangladesh during FY2020-21. Export earnings from agricultural products increased by 19.27% in FY21 as compared to the preceeding fiscal year.

Electrical and Electronic Products Sector

Global Electrical and Electronic products are highly branded. Bangladesh is producing mostly for the domestic market.

Bangladesh encourages private sector investment with 100 per cent foreign ownership.

Approximately $9 billion market demand while local production approximately $1 billion.

More than 3,000 units are in operation, creating employment (direct and indirect) 1 million and 0.4 million.

Plastic Sector

The average growth rate of plastic production is more than 20 per cent a year.

300 manufacturers export plastic goods worth nearly $1 billion in the FY 2017-2018.

Currently, around 5,000 companies are operating in this sector of which 98 per cent of them are SME’s.

Light Engineering Sector

The light engineering industry in Bangladesh continues to grow each year. This labour-intensive sector produces a diverse range of items, including import substituting machinery spares, plant machineries, small tools, toys, consumer items and paper products for the domestic market.

40,000 light engineering workshops/enterprises operating. About one million people and innovative entrepreneurs are actively engaged.

Annual turnover is $1,600 million of which Import substitute products is around $200 million.


Ship Building Sector

Number of Companies: 130.

Ships made in Bangladesh are 15 per cent cheaper than even Chinese ships and are of the same quality.

Present capacity is 0.84 per cent of global shipbuilding production.

Declared as “Thrust Sector” in a different policy.

5 per cent incentive on export.

Tourism Sector

3.91 billion US dollars was earned from the tourism sector in 2019.

Unique archaeological sites, cultural heritage and eco-tourism products like the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, the world’s longest unbroken sea beach in Cox’s Bazar (120km), the oldest archaeological site in the Southern Himalayas-Paharpur and the world’s largest terracotta temple – Kantajee Temple in Dinajpur, and spectacular monuments and mausoleums of language movement and liberation war of the country.

The WTTC predicted that by 2023, travel and tourism will directly generate 2 million jobs and support an overall 4 million jobs, or 4.2 per cent of the country’s total employment.

Renewable Energy Sector

Economic growth of 7 per cent calls for the scalability of its power infrastructure to keep up with the demands of industry and increased urbanisation.

Currently, renewable energy makes up 3.49 per cent of the total electricity generation.

Around 6 million SHSs have been successfully installed.

Hydro power, Micro, mini and pico hydro power plants can also be used.


Ceramic Sector

The global ceramics industry is worth more than $10 billion.

Bangladesh exported to 50 countries, amounting to about $28 million in 2019-20.

The export destinations are the EU, the USA, Italy, Spain, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, Sweden and the Middle East.

68 ceramic manufacturers are operating in Bangladesh, creating employment of 0.5 million.

Investment in this sector is worth 900 crore BDT with the possibility of expanding.

Pharmaceutical Sector

Bangladesh pharmaceutical market is worth $3 billion, and is projected to surpass $6 billion by 2025.

Bangladesh pharmaceutical product exports amounts to $130mn a year, which is expected to hit $450mn by 2025 with compound growth of 12% per annum.

Pharmaceutical products exported to 144 countries.

200 pharmaceutical companies constitute 90% of market share.

Pharmaceutical industry contributes 1.83 per cent to the country's (GDP).

Jute Sector

Export earnings from the main exportable yarn and twine soared 42 per cent year-on-year to $449 million in the July-December period of fiscal 2020-21.

Exporters fetched 56 per cent higher earnings to $92 million in the fiscal’s first half.

A total of 7,80,569 tonnes of jute goods have been exported in FY20 where in FY19 the amount exported was 6,95,191 tonnes.


BUSINESS STARTUP PROCESS IN BANGLADESH

An entrepreneur has to follow nine specific procedures and legal steps to set up a business in Bangladesh. The entrepreneur has to apply to Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) for Name Clearance Certificate. After receiving the certificate, the next step is to pay stamp duty at a Designated Bank and again apply to RJSC for registration. Finally, the investor requires to apply to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) for registration. The process at very high level looks like the following chart:

Procedure 1

Name clearance certificate for the Company

The first step is to apply to Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) for receiving name clearance certificate. This is a pre-requisite for registration of a new company (other than Foreign Company and Partnership firms) or a society or a trade organization. An applicant needs to apply via RJSC website. The RJSC office will check the database and issue name clearance if it does not closely match or resemble with any of the existing names. It will be valid for next 180 days. An applicant will have to apply for registration within this timeline.

Legal Basis of the Certificate, The Companies Act- 1994

Responsible Agency, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

Process Step

Step 1: Applicant fills in the online applicationStep 2: Opening an E-account on RJSC websiteStep 3: Preliminary name search on RJSC websiteStep 4: Payment of fees to designated BankStep 5: Submits the money receiptStep 6: Obtain the name clearance certificate

Procedure 2

Pay Stamp Duty at a Designated Bank

Payment of stamp duty is made to the account of the Treasury at the BRAC Bank. According to the Stamp Act 1899 as amended on June 30, 2012, for an authorized share capital of up to Tk 1,000,000, the total stamp duty fees are Tk 4,000. These include Tk 3,000 for affixing stamps on the Articles of Association, and Tk 1,000 for stamps on the Memorandum of Association. In addition, a certified copy of each document costs Tk 50.

Responsible Agency, Designated Bank

Process Step

Step 1: Payment of stamp duty is made to the account of the Treasury at the BRAC Bank

Required Documents

No document is required

Process map of Pay Stamp Duty at a Designated Bank

Time: 1 day

Fee: Tk 3,000 for the Articles of Association + Tk 50 for a certified copy and Tk 1,000 for the Memorandum of Association + Tk 50 for a certified copy


Procedure 3

Register at Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

The promoters of a new entity (having name clearance, where applicable) apply for registration with necessary documents, prescribed forms & schedules and fees, as appropriate to the entity type. The promoters prepare Memorandum/Articles of Association as appropriate to the entity type, submit the registration application through website and pay the registration fee at the designated Bank. RJSC issues a Certificate of Incorporation upon satisfaction that the promoters obtained name clearance of the proposed entity prior to the registration application.

Legal Basis of the Registration, The Companies Act- 1994

Responsible Agency, the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)

Process Step

Step 1 : Preparing Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) as appropriate to the entity type

Step 2 : Visiting RJSC website to apply for company registrationStep 3 : Filling in Name Clearance Submission number and letter numberStep 4 : Filling in the prescribed formsStep 5 : Attaching the MOA and AOAStep 6 : Submitting the Registration ApplicationStep 7 : Depositing the required fee & receiving the payment slip from designated bankStep 8 : Uploading document onlineStep 9 : Printing the uploaded documents and submitting those documents & payment slip

to RJSC officeStep 10 : Receiving a Certificate of Incorporation from the RJSC Office

Required Documents

1. Name clearance certificate2. Memorandum and Articles of Association3. Filled in Form I: Declaration on Registration of Company4. Filled in Form VI: Notice of Situation of Registered Office and of Any Change therein5. Filled in Form IX: Consent of Director to act6. Filled in Form X: List of Persons Consenting to be Directors7. Filled in Form XII: Particulars of the Directors, Manager and Managing Agents and of

any change therein Evidence of Name Clearance8. Proof of payment (i.e. receipt from the designated bank) for Treasury Stamps9. TIN Certificate of all Directors

CONTACTHead Office of Registrar of Joint Stock Company:TCB Bhaban, 1 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215, BangladeshTel: +88-02-8189401, 8189403, +88-02-55013776 (PABX), Fax: +88-02-8189402E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.roc.gov.bd


IMPORTANT BANGLADESH WEBSITESOrganization Name Website Link

Government of Bangladesh www.bangladesh.gov.bd

President’s office www.bangabhaban.gov.bd

Prime Minister’s office www.pmo.gov.bd

Bangladesh Parliament www.parliament.gov.bd

Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mofa.gov.bd

Ministry of Finance www.mof.gov.bd

Ministry of Commerce www.mincom.gov.bd

Ministry of Planning www.mop.gov.bd

Ministry of Industries www.moind.gov.bd

Ministry of Home Affairs www.mha.gov.bd

Ministry of Shipping www.mos.gov.bd

Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism www.mocat.gov.bd

Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources www.mpemr.gov.bd

Ministry of Public Administration www.mopa.gov.bd

Bangladesh Bank www.bb.org.bd

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics www.bbs.gov.bd

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission www.sec.gov.bd

Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority www.caab.gov.bd

Bangladesh Customs www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd

National Board of Revenue www.nbr.gov.bd

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) www.beza.gov.bd

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) www.bepza.gov.bd

Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority www.bhtpa.gov.bd

Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) www.biac.org.bd

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) www.bida.gov.bd

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Tourism) www.parjatan.gov.bd

Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI) www.bsti.gov.bd

Bangladesh Trade Portal www.bangladeshtradeportal.gov.bd

Biman Bangladesh Airlines www.biman-airlines.com

Bangladesh Tourism Board www.tourismboard.gov.bd

Chittagong Port Authority www.cpa.gov.bd

Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited www.cse.com.bd

Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. www.dse.com.bd

Department of Immigration & Passports www.dip.gov.bd

Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh (EPB) www.epb.gov.bd

Mongla Port Authority www.mpa.gov.bd

Economic Relations Division www.erd.gov.bd

Payra Port Authority www.ppa.gov.bd


GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS1. Ministry of Commerce Building 3, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka 1000

Tel : +88-02-9545006 Fax : +88-02-9540213 E-mail : [email protected]

Web : www.mincom.gov.bd2. Ministry of Finance Building 11 & 7, Bangladesh Secretariat Abdul Goni Road, Dhaka 1000 Tel : +88-02-9514301 Fax : +88-02-9576003, 9514404 E-mail : [email protected]

Web : www.mof.gov.bd3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Segunbagicha, Dhaka 1000 Tel : +88-02-9556020-7, 9554112-6, 7110645 Fax : +88-02-9555283, 9572259, 9562557-8 E-mail : [email protected]

Web : www.mofa.gov.bd4. Ministry of Industries 91 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000 Tel : +88-02-47120800 Fax : +88-02-223383553 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.moind.gov.bd5. Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh)

Motijheel, Dhaka Tel : +88-02-55665001-6 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.bb.org.bd 6. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)

Monem Business District (Level 12) 111 Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road Karwan Bazar Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh Tel : +88-02-9632482 Web : www.beza.gov.bd

7. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)

BEPZA Complex, House 19/D, Road 6 Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka

Tel : +88-02-9675489, 9675410, 9672969 Fax : +88-02-9661849, 9673020, 9665545 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Web : www.bepza.gov.bd8. Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI)

TCB Bhaban (5th Floor) 1 Karwan Bazar Dhaka 1215Tel : +88-02-55013424-6Fax : +88-02-55013427E-mail : [email protected] : www.bfti.org.bd

9. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) E-6/B Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207 Tel : +88-02-55007241-45 Fax : +88-02-55007238-40 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.bida.gov.bd10. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission

E-6/C Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Administrative Area, Dhaka 1207

Tel : +88-02-55007131, 55007132 Fax : +88-02-55007106 E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

Web : www.sec.gov.bd

11. Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) TCB Bhaban (5th Floor) 1 Karwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215 Tel : +88-02-55013424-6 Fax : +88-02-55013427 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.bfti.org.bd12. Chief Controller of Imports and Exports National Sports Council Building, Level 16

62/3 Purana Paltan, Dhaka 1000 Tel : +88-02-9551556 Fax : +88-02-9550217 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ccie.gov.bd13. Chittagong Port Authority Port Building, Post Box-2013 Chittagong 4100, Bangladesh

Tel : +88-031-3333 22200-29 Fax : +88-031-333310889 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.cpa.gov.bd14. Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. CSE Building, 1080 Sk. Mujib Road Agrabad, Chattogram, Bangladesh Tel : +88-031-714632-3, +88-031-720871-3 Fax : +88-031-714101

E-mail : [email protected]. Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. Stock Exchange Building 9/F Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000 Tel : +88-02-9564601, 9576210-18 Fax : +88-02-9564727, 956975516. Export Promotion Bureau TCB Building, 1 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka Tel : +88-02-8180084, 8180087, 8180090 Fax : +88-02-9119531 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.epb.gov.bd17. Mongla Port Authority Mongla 9351, Bagerhat, Bangladesh Tel : +88-02-4662-75215 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.mpa.gov.bd18. National Board of Revenue (NBR) Rajswa Bhaban, Segunbagicha, Dhaka 1000

Tel : +88-02-8318120-26, 8318101-8 Fax : +88-02-8316143 E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] Web : www.nbr.gov.bd19. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies TCB Building, 6th floor, 1 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215 PABX : +88-02-55013776 Fax : +88-02-8189402 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.roc.gov.bd


MAJOR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS1. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of

Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) Federation Bhaban 60 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +8802-223380588, 223381470 223350002-3(PABX) Fax : +88-02-9567621

E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.fbcci.org

2. Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) DCCI Building

65-66 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-9552562, 9560732 Fax : +88-02-9560830 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Web : www.dhakachamber.com

3. Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), DhakaChamber Building (4th Floor) 122-124 Motijheel C/A Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223385208-11, 223354129-31Fax : +88-02-223385211, 223385212 E-mail : [email protected] : www.mccibd.org

4. The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI)WTC Building, 102/3 Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-713366-9, 031-711355Fax : +88-031-710183E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.chittagongchamber.com

5. Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)Shama Homes, Apt C-3, House 59 Road 1, Block I, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-222292913, 222293049E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ficci.org.bd

6. Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB)Jabber Tower (16th floor), 42 Gulshan Avenue Road 135, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9853478, 9859885Fax : +88-02-9851015, 9860301E-mail : [email protected] : www.bab-bd.com

7. Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA)Hossain Tower (9th floor), 116 Naya PaltanBox Culvert Road, Dhaka 1000Tel : +8802-48310179Fax : +8802-222226378Email : [email protected] : www.bia-bd.org

8. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers &Exporters Association (BGMEA)BGMEA Complex House 7/7A, Sector 17, Block H-1Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-09638012345E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.bgmea.com.bd

9. Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers &Exporters Association (BKMEA)233/1 B. B. Road, Press Club Bhaban (1st Floor & 3rd floor), Narayangonj 1400Tel. : +88-02-58615910 Fax : +88-02-9673337 E-mail : [email protected] : www.bkmea.com

10. Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)UTC Bhaban (Level 8), 8 PanthapathKarwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215 Tel : +88-02-9101508, 58156619Fax : +88-02-48113312E-mail : [email protected] : www.btmadhaka.com

11. Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) Sattara Center (15th Floor), 30/A Naya Paltan, VIP Road, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-48320728, 58315595 Mobile +8801882 088 742, 01882 088 739E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.atab.org.bd

12. Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI)Navana Osman @ Link (Level 4) 214/D Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Avenue Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-2-9889731Fax : +88-02-8823651E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.bapi-bd.com


13. Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC)Gulshan Palladium (5th Floor, Flat D5)House C-1, Road 95, Gulshan 2Dhaka 1212, BangladeshPABX : +88-02-8831195, 02222297740Fax : +88-02-488 11460E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.baplc.org

14. Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS)BDBL Bhaban (Level 5-West) 12 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-096-12322747E-mail : [email protected] : www.basis.org.bd

15. Bangladesh Chamber of IndustriesBCIC Bhaban (3rd floor)30-31 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9551669, 9569601Mobile : +8801934 327 752Fax : +88-02-9564170E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.bci-bd.org

16. Bangladesh Container Shipping Association(BCSA) Plot 76/A (4th Floor) Road 11, Block M, Banani, Dhaka 1213 Tel. : +8801713162693Fax : +88-02-8834792E-mail : [email protected] : www.bcsabd.com

17. Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather goods and Footwear Exporters’ Association (BFLLFEA)House 32/A, Flat-B-2, Road-02Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-58611525, 58611397, 58611525Fax : +88-02-58611525 (Ext.107) 58611397 (Ext. 107)E-mail : [email protected] : www.bfllfeabd.org

18. Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA)Ataturk Tower (8th Floor), 22 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-8836324-25, 02222281663E-mail : [email protected] : www.baffa-bd.org

19. Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA)Sonar Tori Tower (9th Floor), 12 Sonargaon Link Road, Banglamotor, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9632700, 9632717, 9666763Fax : +88-02-9632718E-mail : [email protected] : www.bgapmea.org

20. Bangladesh Indenting Agents Association (BIAA)Saiham Sky View Tower, (Level-7)195 Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Sharani (Old 45 Bijoynagar), Dhaka 1000, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-8391501-3 Fax : +88-02-8391538Mobile : +880-1978227733, 01979227733 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Web : www.biaa.org.bd

21. Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association 55/A Purana Paltan, (3rd Floor), Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9551317, 9562772Fax : +88-02-9562772E-mail : [email protected] : www.juteyarn-bjsa.org

22. Bangladesh Shipping Agents’ AssociationChamber House (2nd floor) 38 Agrabad C/A, Chattogram 4100, BangladeshTel. : +88-031-723393, 715509E-mail : [email protected] : www.bsaa.com.bd

23. Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI)Plot 2, 2nd Floor (Front Road of Gulshan-1 Post Office) Road 23/C, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222 261 526E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.bwcci-bd.org

24. Chittagong Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CMCCI)5th-6th Floor, As-Salam Tower57 Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-0312519271-3E-mail : [email protected] : www.cmcci.net

25. Exporters Association of Bangladesh (EAB)406-B Khilgaon, Chowdhury ParaDhaka 1217Tel. : +88-02-55120437, E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] : www.eab-bd.com

26. Women Entrepreneur Association of Bangladesh (WEAB)Anchor Tower (8th Floor)108 Bir Uttom C. R. Dutta RoadDhaka 1205, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-58610012-18Mobile : +8801730004994E-mail : [email protected] : www.weabbd.com


1. American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)The Pearl Trade Centre (11th Floor)Plot Cha-90/3, Pragati SharaniDhaka 1212, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-55048585Fax : +88-02-55048586E-mail : [email protected] : www. amchambd.org

2. Australia–Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry House 4 (4th Floor), Road 1/A Block J, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-096-17171124Mobile : +8801847249142E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.abccibd.com

3. Bangladesh-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI)Eunoos Center, 12th Floor52-53 Dilkusha C/A, Motijheel, Dhaka 1000Mobile : +8801710520242, 01710529516,E-Mail : [email protected] : bccci-bd.org

4. Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BGCCI)5th Floor, House 10/B, Road 90Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55051940E-mail : [email protected] : www.bgcci.com

5. Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BMCCI)Road 136, House 3/A, Apt. 302Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9852519-20, 096-123-26224 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.bmcci.org.bd

6. Bangladesh - Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BPCCI)House 563 (2nd Floor), Avenue 3, Road 9Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka, BangladeshTel. : +880 199 3310055E-mail : [email protected] : www. bpcci.org

7. Bangladesh - Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BTCCI)Concord Tower, Suite 801 (8th Floor)113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Dhaka 1000, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-41030672Mobile : +8801684099094Fax : +88-02-9349520E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.btcci.org.bd

8. Canada-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Concord Tower, Suite 504 (5th Floor)113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-48319359, +88-02-48317407 +88-02-222221427E-mail : [email protected] : www.canchambangladesh.org

9. Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DBCCI)52/1 New Eskaton Road, Hassan Holdings(8th floor), Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-58310839E-mail : [email protected] : www.dbcci.org

10. France-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & IndustryHouse 5 (5th Floor), Flat 6/B, Road 2/3Block F, Banani Model Town, Chairmanbari, Dhaka 1213Tel. : (+8802) 55040807, 04478014664E-mail : [email protected] : www.ccifb.com.bd

11. India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI)Rupayan Center (16th Floor) 72 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222290527, 58817345 Fax : +8802-222287072E-mail : [email protected] : www.ibcci.net

12. Italy-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IBCCI)House 25, Road 4, Block FBanani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9872059Fax : +88-02-9894235E-mail : [email protected]

Bi-lateral Chambers of Commerce


13. Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI)Flat 3B (3rd Floor), House 30, Road 18 Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213Mobile : +880-1637665852, +880-1717305048 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

14. Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryFresh Villa, House 15, Road 34 Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-22 22 84434 +880 1912453322 E-mail : [email protected] : www.kbcci.net

15. Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh (NCCI)C/O: GraphicPeople Ltd.3rd Floor, Plot 76/A, Road 11Block M, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88017 777 00752E-mail : [email protected] : www.nccib.com

16. Turkey-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TBCCI)Suite 17/C, Navava Tower (17th floor)45 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1Dhaka 1212Tel./Fax : +88-02-9892981


DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN BANGLADESH1 Afghanistan

Embassy of the Islamic State of AfghanistanHouse 10, Road 9, Baridhara, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9895994Fax : +88-02-9884767E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

2 AlgeriaEmbassy of AlgeriaHouse 45, Road 12, Block K Baridhara Police Station, VataraGulshan, Dhaka 1212E-mail : [email protected]

3 AustraliaAustralian High Commission 184 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09604260100E-mail : [email protected]

4 AustriaHonorary Consulate of AustriaF. R. Tower (22nd Floor), Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213Temporary address: House 15, Road 17, Bashati Condominium 9th floor, Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9820662, 9820649-51Fax : +88-02-9820647, 9820660E-mail : [email protected]

5 BelarusHonorary Consulate of BelarusConcord Tower, Level 12, Suite 1202113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-9345270, 9345963-4, 9897832 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

6 BelgiumHonorary Consulate of BelgiumACI Center, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8878603 Ext. 280Fax : +88-02-8878619

7 BhutanRoyal Bhutanese EmbassyHouse CNE 12, Road 107, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8826863E-mail : [email protected]

8 Bosnia and HerzegovinaHonorary Consulate of Bosnia and HerzegovinaHouse 9, Road 12, Block JBaridhara Progoti Sarani Road, Dhaka 1212

9 BotswanaHonorary Consulate of the Republic of BotswanaPriyo Prangon Tower, Level 13, Plot 19Road 17, Banani, Dhaka 1213, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-222275900Fax : +88-02-222275897E-mail : [email protected] : www.botswanabd.com

10 BrazilEmbassy of BrazilBay's Edgewater (Ground and 1st Floor)NE(N) 12, North AvenueGulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-55052126,55052129, 55052133Fax : +88-02-5881 3000E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

11 Brunei DarussalamHigh Commission of BruneiHouse 26, Road 6, Baridhara, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8819552 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

12 BulgariaHonorary Consulate of the Republic of BulgariaHouse 14, Road 50 (1st Floor), Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9861606, 9861686 Fax : +88-02-9886433

13 CanadaCanadian High CommissionHouse 16/A, Road 48, Gulshan 2GPO Box-569, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-5566 8444E-mail : [email protected]

14 ChileHonorary Consulate of Chile5/F, Chowdhury Centre 23-Ka, New Eskaton Road, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9337042, 8351222, 8316860Fax : +88-02-9335894, 9355229, 8316886

15 ChinaEmbassy of the People's Republic of ChinaPlot 2 & 4, Road 3, Block 1, Baridhara, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-8824862E-mail : [email protected]

16 CroatiaHonorary Consulate of CroatiaHouse 44, Road 27 (Old), 16 (New) Dhanmondi, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9138246-52Fax : +88-02-8152061


17 CubaHonorary Consulate of CubaHouse 34/F (Ground Floor) Road 7, Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8827036, 55042051Fax : +88-02-8818963

18 CyprusHonorary Consulate of the Republic of CyprusABC House (9th Floor), 8 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-8825845-9, 8829019Fax : +88-02-8826155

19 Czech RepublicHonorary Consulate of the Czech RepublicMonem Business District, 111 Bir Uttam C. R. Dutta Road, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9676855Fax : +88-02-9612012

20 DjiboutiHonorary Consulate of the Republic of Djibouti13/Ga, Progati Sarani, Shahjadpur Gulshan, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8899896Fax : +88-02-8314946

21 EgyptEmbassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt House Ne (N) 9, Road 90, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9858737-9E-mail : [email protected]

22 EstoniaHonorary Consulate of Republic of EstoniaSafura Tower (Level 9), 20 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +8801714-075076, +880173-008 4493

23 EthiopiaHonorary Consulate of EthiopiaHouse 117, Road 7, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +8801730022113, +8801730022100E-mail : [email protected]

24 EUDelegation of the European UnionPlot 7, Road 84, Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8824730-2, 5566 8057E-mail : [email protected]

25 FijiHonorary Consul of FijiHouse 84, 1st Floor, Lake Drive Road Sector 7, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-02-7913206, Cell: 01973045146; Fax : +88-02-8912782

26 FinlandHonorary Consulate of FinlandSummit Centre, 18 Karwan Bazar C/A, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-9130845Fax : +88-02-9130853-54E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

27 FranceEmbassy of the Republic of FranceMadani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55668600E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of FranceGhowsia Tofail Tower (1st floor), 1837 Sheikh Mujib Road, Abdus Sattar By-laneBadamtoli, Agrabad, ChattogramTel. : +8801713109050E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

28 Gambia Honorary Consulate of the Islamic Republic of The GambiaUnit E2, House 15, Road 36, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9892203Fax : +88-02-9892263

29 Georgia Honorary Consulate of Republic of GeorgiaNational Polymer Group, Uday Tower, 57 Gulshan Avenue (2nd floor), Gulshan 1212, DhakaTel. : +8801713045963E-mail : [email protected]

30 GermanyEmbassy of Federal Republic of Germany Diplomatic Enclave, 11 Madani Ave, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-55668650E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Germany in ChattogramM. M. Ispahani Ltd., Ispahani Building (5th Floor), Sheikh Mujib Road Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-716153-6 (PABX)Fax : +88-031-710471

31 GreeceHonorary Consulate of Greece in DhakaLevel 13, Plot 3–3/A, Sector 3, Dhaka Mymensingh Road, Uttara C/A, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-02-7911327-8Cell : +8801711522717E-mail : [email protected]

32 GuatemalaHonorary Consulate of Republic of GuatemalaHouse 214, Road 13 (New) DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka 1206Tel : +8801711592175E-mail : [email protected]

33 GuineaHonorary Consulate of the Republic of GuineaHouse 11A, Road 50, Apt-B1, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8815462Fax : +88-02-8815597

34 HungaryHonorary Consulate of the Republic of HungarySW(G)-8, Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Road Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9884312-7 Fax : +88-02-9883783-5


35 IcelandHonorary Consulate of IcelandHouse 180, Block B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229Tel. : +88-02-8845133Fax : +88-02-8401628

36 IndiaHigh Commission of IndiaPlot 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55067647 EPABX : +88-02-555067301-308, 55067645-649Fax : +88-02-55067361

37 IndonesiaEmbassy of the Republic of IndonesiaPlot 14, Road 53, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8812260E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Indonesia in ChattogramPHP House 31, Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-2511037-41Fax : +88-031-726982

38 IraqEmbassy of the Republic of IraqHouse 16, Dutabash Road, Baridhara, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8823277E-mail : [email protected]

39 IranEmbassy of the Islamic Republic of IranHouse 13/A, Road 75, Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-58814530-32E-mail : [email protected]

40 ItalyEmbassy of the Republic of Italy House 2 & 3, Road 74/79 Gulshan Model Town, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-8822781-3E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Italy in ChattogramIspahani Building (5th floor), Sheikh Mujib Road, Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-710816, 716153-6 (PABX)Fax : +88-031-710471

41 Japan Embassy of JapanHouse 5 & 7, Dutabash Road, Diplomatic Enclave, Baridhara, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-8810087 E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Japan in ChattogramOsman Court, 1st Floor 70 Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-710673-4Fax : +88-031-713221

42 KazakhstanHonorary Consulate of the Republic of KazakhstanRoad 35, House 19, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8833555Fax : +88-02-58815747

43 KenyaHonorary Consulate of the Republic of KenyaUnion Centre, 68/1 Gulshan Avenue, 4th Floor Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9885771-4 Fax : +88-02-881823, 8823454

44 KoreaEmbassy of the Democratic People's Republic of KoreaHouse 4, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58812088-90Fax : +88-02-9843871E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Republic of KoreaMeghna Group, Fresh Villa, House 15 Road 34, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9889890/9884856, 9884791Cell : +8801711525790E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea in ChattogramC/O Hotel Agrabad (8th floor) Chattogram 4100, BangladeshTel. : +88-031-2511410Fax : +88-031-710572

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea in GazipurPHP Tower, 6th Floor 107/2 Kakrail, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-8314674, 9885215, 9889446 9884603 (DHK) 031-726982 (CTG)Fax : +88-02-9884971, 8311132

45 KosovoEmbassy of the Republic of Kosovo House CEN (D) 3, Apt A6 Road 95, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-888-1180E-mail : [email protected]

46 Kyrgyz RepublicHonorary Consulate of Kyrgyz RepublicRoad 41, House 46, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9896223, 9863058 8859991, 8861787 Fax : +88-02-8860519, 8860534

47. Kuwait Embassy of Kuwait to Bangladesh

House 5, Road 80, Gulsan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9842700, 8822700-3Fax : +88-02-882-3753E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

48 LaosHonorary Consulate of the Laos People’s Democratic RepublicPlot 76, Block K, Rupnagar I/A Section 2, Mirpur, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8052413, 8055470Fax : +88-02-8052378

49 LebanonHonorary Consulate of Lebanon21 Sarwardi Road, Unit 3/B, Baridhara, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9882616, 9886039, 9880421Fax : +88-02-9880350


50 LiberiaHonorary Consulate General of the Republic of Liberia48 Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8810496, 8810461, 8810575Fax : +88-02-8810573, 8952451

51 LibyaLibyan Embassy4 CWN (C), Gulshan Avenue, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9895808-9E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected].

52 LithuaniaHonorary Consulate of Lithuania822/3 Begum Rokeya Sharani, Mirpur Dhaka 1216Tel. : +88-02-9023757Fax : +88-02-9023714

53 LuxembourgHonorary Consulate of LuxembourgRoad 11/A (new), House 50/1, Apartment E (2nd Floor), Dhanmondi R/A, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8191987E-mail : [email protected]

54 MalaysiaMalaysian High CommissionHouse 19, Road 6, Baridhara Diplomatic Area Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel. : +88-02-9847759-60, 9891651, 9885543E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Chattogram102 Agrabad C/A, Chattogram 4000Tel. : +88-031-725480, 724263, 723923Fax : +88-031-710443, 713526

55 MaldivesHigh Commission of the Republic of MaldivesHouse 20, Road 4, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-8832199Fax : +88-02-9899986E-mail : [email protected]

56 MaltaHonorary Consulate of Malta in DhakaHouse 21 (3rd Floor), Road 17, Block C Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9821182-84Fax : +88-02-9821189

Honorary Consulate of Malta in ChattogramMakka Madina Trade Centre (15th Floor), 78 Agrabad Commercial Area, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-726841-45, 031-786846-50Fax : +88-031-710934

57 MexicoHonorary Consulate of MexicoPacific Centre, 13th Floor 14 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8822761-5 Spouse: Ext-8190Fax : +88-02-9883192

58 MongoliaHonorary Consulate of MongoliaAnchor Tower, 108 Bir Uttam C. R. Datta Road (1/1 Sonargaon Road), DhakaTel. : +88-02-8619521-4Fax : +88-02-8618862

59 MoroccoEmbassy of Kingdom of MoroccoHouse 44, United Nations Road Baridhara, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-8823176 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

60 MyanmarEmbassy of the Union of MyanmarHouse 17, Road 9Baridhara Model Town, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9896373 E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Myanmar in ChattogramSuite 200, Hotel Agrabad, Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-713311-8,Fax : +88-031-710572

61 NepalEmbassy of NepalUnited Nations Road 2, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-9892490 E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

62 NetherlandRoyal Netherlands EmbassyHouse 49, Road 90, Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8822715-8 E-mail : [email protected]

63 New ZealandHonorary Consulate of New ZealandLake Garden 110, Lake Circus 3rd Lane, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88 01912-060500Fax : +88-02-9856390

64 Norway Royal Norwegian Embassy

Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Plot 12 North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-55668570, +47 23982500E-mail : [email protected]

65 PakistanHigh Commission for the Islamic Republic of PakistanHouse NE (C) 2, Road 71 Gulshan Avenue, DhakaTel. : +88-02-58815118, 58815119E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

66 PalestineEmbassy of the State of PalestineCES (C) 4, Road 118 Gulshan Model Town, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-9893895-6 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]


67 PeruHonorary Consulate of PeruBitopi Advertising Ltd., Plot 180/A Block B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229Tel. : +88-02-8845133Fax : +88-02-8401628, 8053387, 8053438

68 PhilippinesEmbassy of Republic of PhilippinesHouse 10, Road 14, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, DhakaTel. : +88-02-41080901-06 E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines in ChattogramPalm View, 101 Agrabad C/A, Chattogram 4100Tel. : +88-031-714800-10Fax : +88-031-710362, 710488

69 PolandHonorary Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in DhakaErectors House (10th Floor), 18 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9821422-25Fax : +88-02-8822244

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland in ChattogramCommercial Court, 95 Agrabad C/AChattogram 4100Tel. : +88-031-721523, 720292, 725722Fax : +88-031-710544, 710066

70 PortugalHonorary Consulate of PortugalHouse 19B, Road 117, Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9881809Fax : +88-02-8855466, 8117849

71 QatarEmbassy of the State of QatarHouse 1, Road 79/81, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9887429, 8819930E-mail : [email protected]

72 RomaniaHonorary Consulate of RomaniaCosmos Centre, 69/1, New Circular Road Malibagh, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8312014, 8319344 Fax : +88-02-8314602, 9345540

73 RussiaEmbassy of the Russian Federation, RussiaHouse NE (J) 9, Road 79, Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8828147E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate General of Russian Federation in ChattogramFialka Press Club Building (2nd Floor) Jamalkhan Road, Chattogram, BangladeshTel. : +88-031-618599, 031-2863269Mobile : +8801713 104989E-mail : [email protected]

74 RwandaHonorary Consulate of Rwanda in ChattogramPHP House, 31 Agrabad C/A, Chattogram 4000Tel. : +88-031-2511037, +8801711 721360 E-mail : [email protected]

75 Saudi ArabiaRoyal Embassy of Saudi ArabiaHouse 5 (NE) L, Road 83, Gulshan 2, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-8829124-31 E-mail : [email protected]

76 Serbia Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Serbia

House 27, Road 5, Nikunja 1, DhakaTel. : +88-02-41040117, 41040113-5Fax : +88-02-41040118E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

77 SeychellesHonorary Consulate of the Republic of SeychellesHouse 109/5A, Road 15 (Old) West Dhanmondi, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9101391Fax : +88-02-9101391

78 SingaporeConsulate of the Republic of SingaporeVentura Avenue, 5th floor, 8/B Gulshan Avenue (Bir Uttam Mir Showkat Sarak), Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222280404Fax : +88-02-222283666E-mail : [email protected]

79 SloveniaHonorary Consulate of SloveniaAddress: Road 119, House 2, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9852707, 9854818 +8801819221134, 01766668939 E-mail : [email protected]

80 Slovak RepublicHonorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic822/3, Begum Rokeya Sharani, Mirpur, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9023757Fax : +88-02-9023714

81 South AfricaHonorary Consulate of the Republic South AfricaJahangir Tower (5/F), 10 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-9125792-6 (PABX) +88-02-8122572, 8824443 (Res.) Fax : +88-02-8115978

Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chattogram227 Nawabb Siraj Uddowlah Road Chawk Bazar, ChattogramTel. : +8801199761120, 01819380141

82 SpainEmbassy of Spain Road 90, House 49, Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8881921-28E-mail : [email protected]


83 Sri LankaHigh Commission for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankaHouse 10, Road 62, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-222296353, 222298219E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in ChattogramPlot 8, Spouse 9, Sector 6, CEPZ, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-740116, 801490, 801491, 740086 Fax : +88-031-740130

84 SudanHonorary Consulate General of Republic of SudanSimura Group, 109, Masjid Road, 5th floorOld DOHS, Banani, Dhaka 1206, BangladeshMobile : +8801819-256508E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of South Sudan692 Kawla Namapara, Khilkhet Dhaka 1229Mobile : +8801710003949E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

85 SwedenEmbassy of SwedenBay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Plot 12 North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55668500 E-mail : [email protected]

86 SwitzerlandEmbassy of Switzerland Bay's Edgewater (8th Floor) Plot 12, North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212 Bangladesh Tel. : +88-02-55 051 601E-mail : [email protected]

87 ThailandRoyal Thai Embassy18 & 20 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9854280 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Honorary Consulate of Thailand in ChattogramProgati House (4th floor) 1070, Sk. Mujib Road, Agrabad, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-716126, 2520092, 715182 Fax : +88-031-710848

88 The Arab Republic of EgyptEmbassy of The Arab Republic of EgyptHouse NE (N) 9, Road 90 Gulshan Model Town Tel. : +88-02-8822766-7 E-mail : [email protected]

89 TunisiaHonorary Consulate General of TunisiaHouse 139, Road 13, Block EBanani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9861514, 8853634-35 Fax : +88-02-9861455

90 TurkeyEmbassy of the Republic of Turkey6 Madani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09604800100E-mail : [email protected]

Honorary Consulate General of Turkey in ChattogramBatali Hills, Chattogram 4000Tel. : +88-031-613953, 613084 Fax : +88-031-610596

91 UAEEmbassy of the United Arab EmiratesHouse 191, Gulshan North AvenueGulshan 2, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9882244, 88-029882277 E-mail : [email protected]

92 UgandaHonorary Consulate of the Republic of UgandaFlat-A/5, Bashati Horizon, House 21 Road 17, Block C, Banani R/A, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8331704, 8331705Fax : +88-02-9358974

93 UKBritish High Commission, United Kingdom United Nations Road, Baridhara, DhakaP.O. Box-6079Tel. : +88-02-55668700 E-mail : [email protected]

94 USAEmbassy of USAMadani Avenue, Baridhara, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8824700-22 E-mail : [email protected]

95 UzbekistanHonorary Consulate of UzbekistanRoad 84, House 3B (NEL), Gulshan 2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-55662000Fax : +88-02-8052378

96 Vatican City Embassy of the Holy See (Vatican)

United Nation Road 2, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, P.O. Box-6003 Gulshan, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8822018 E-mail : [email protected]

97 VietnamEmbassy of the Socialist Republic of VietnamHouse 14 C.W.S (B), Road 33/24Gulshan Model Town, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222294052E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

98 YemenHonorary Consulate of the Republic of YemenAlif Tower, Road 18, House 23 Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9841448-9Fax : +88-02-9857480 E-mail : [email protected]


1 Albania (Tirana) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Tirana,

AlbaniaHotel Boni Rr. Elbasanit Sauk 28 Tirana, AlbaniaTel. : 00355-4-235-4569Fax : 00355-4-235-4796Mobile : 00355-69-206-0236E-mail : [email protected]

2 Algeria (Algiers) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,

Algiers, Algeria24 Cheikh Bachir IbrahimiPoirson, El-biar, Algiers, Algeria Tel. : +213 (0)21-797-400 E-mail : [email protected]

3 Argentina (Buenos Aires) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Buenos Aires,

Argentina Ruggieri 2930, Torre Ducale Piso 1º 'C'1425 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTel. : (+54) (11) 4804-5279 Fax : (+54) (11) 4806-0851E-mail : [email protected]

4 Australia (Canberra) High Commission for the People’s Republic of

Bangladesh, Canberra57 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley, ACT 2606, Canberra, Australia Tel. : +61-2-6290-0511 +61-2-6290-0522, +61-2-6290-0533E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Australia (Perth) Consulate-General of the People's Republic of

BangladeshAlbert Wolff Chambers, Level 5 33 Barrack Street, Perth, W.A. 6000, AustraliaTel. : +61-8-9221-1554Fax : +61-8-9221-9343Mobile : +61-4-1904-2549E-mail : [email protected]

Australia (Sydney) Consulate General of Bangladesh, Sydney

188-196 Parramatta Road, AshfieldNew South Wales 2131, Australia Tel. : (+61) 2 9797 1605E-mail : [email protected]

BANGLADESH DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS ABROAD

5 Austria (Vienna) Embassy & Permanent Mission of the People’s

Republic of Bangladesh to the UN Offices and other International Organizations in ViennaPeter-Jordan-Strasse 50, 1190 Vienna, Austria Tel. : +43-1-368-1111E-mail : [email protected]

Austria (Innsbruck) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Innsbruck, Austria

Am Majotz 27 6460 Innsbruck, AustriaTel. : +43-541-851-100Fax : +43-541-851-100-11E-mail : [email protected]

Austria (St. Pölton) Bangladesh Honorary Consulate in St. Pölton, Austria

Rechtsanwalte, Wiener Strasse 3 3100 St. Polton, AustriaMobile : +43-664-390-9506E-mail : [email protected]

6 Azerbaijan (Baku) Honorary Consul General of Bangladesh in Baku,

Azerbaijan8 Gulu Guluyev street, Apt. 40 Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1007Tel/Fax : +994-12-497-3052/53 (O) Mobile : +994-50-210-2285Fax : +994-12-497-3435 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

7 Bahrain (Salihiya) Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

la 71, Qufool Avenue, Salihiya-356Tel. : +973-1723-3925 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected] (Diplomatic Wing) [email protected] (Labour Wing)

8 Belgium (Brussels) Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to

Belgium, Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union, Brussels29 Rue Jacques Jordaens, 1000 Brussels, BelgiumTel. : +32-2-640-500E-mail : [email protected] Belgium (Antwerp)

Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Antwerp, BelgiumMolenberglei 20, 2627 Schelle Antwerp, BelgiumTel. : +32-3-880-8771Fax : +32-3-884-1648Cell : +32-475-262-564E-mail : [email protected]


Belgium (Wallone) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Wallone, Belgium

De Nefstraat 1022275 Gierle, Wallone RegionTel. : +32-1-455-1595Fax : +32-1-455-5504E-mail : [email protected]

9 Bhutan (Thimphu) Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh,

Thimphu, BhutanPlot HIG-3, Upper Chubachu Thimphu, Bhutan Tel. : +975-2-322-539, +975-2-332-771E-mail : [email protected]

Bhutan (Pjuentsholing) Consulate General of Bangladesh in Phuentsholing,

Bhutan101, Samdrup Lam, P.O. Box 321Pjuentsholing, BhutanTel. : +975-5252-120, +975-5252-973Fax : +975-5252-248,E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

10 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Sarajevo) Consulate General of Bangladesh in Sarajevo,

Bosnia & HerzegovinaHusrefa Redzica 13, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia & HerzegovinaTel/Fax : +387-33-665-444Cell : +387-61-549-202E-mail : [email protected]

11 Brazil (São Paulo) Consulate of Bangladesh in São Paulo, Brazil

Rua Princesa Isabel, 1740, Moema 04601-003 São Paulo, BrazilTel. : (+55) 11 5533 2838

Brazil (Florianopolis) Consulate of Bangladesh in Florianopolis, Brazil

Praça Pereira de Oliveira, nº 64 8º andar Cj. 803/804 Centro, 88015-540 Florianópolis, BrazilTel. : (+55) 48 223 6580E-mail : [email protected]

12 Brunei (Sungai Akar) High Commission of the People's Republic of

Bangladesh, Bandar Seri BegawanHouse No. 10, Simpang 83-20, Jalan: Sungai Akar, BC3915, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Tel. : +673-2342- 420 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

13 Bulgaria (Sofia) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Sofia, Bulgaria

7 Yana Yazova str., Apartment-11700 Sofia, BulgariaTel. : +359-24-862-9036Mobile : +359-88-788-7928; +359-88-791-8930E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Bulgaria (Sofia) Consulate of Bangladesh in Sofia, Bulgaria

109 Strandja Street, Floor 5 Apt 5, AT., Sofia-1233, BulgariaTel. : +359-2-986-3113; +359-88-736-3313Fax : +359-2-981-9432E-mail : [email protected].:bg

14 Canada (Ottawa) High Commission for the People’s Republic of

Bangladesh350 Sparks Street, Suite-1100 Ottawa, ON, K1R 7S8, CanadaTel. : +975-2-322-539, +975-2-332-771E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Canada (Toronto) Consulate General of the People's Republic of

Bangladesh Toronto, Canada2235 Sheppard Avenue East, Atria II Suite 1505, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 5B5, CanadaTel. : +1 647 812 2791E-mail : Consular Matters: consular@ bdcgtoronto.ca; [email protected]

15 China (Beijing) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Beijing

42 Guang Hua Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing-100600, People’s Republic of China Tel. : +86-10-6532-2521 & +86-10-6532-3706E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

China (Kunming) Consulate General of the People's Republic of

Bangladesh, Kunming3rd floor, Main building, 1399 Dianchi Road, Kunming, China Tel. : +86-871-6432-9670/71E-mail : [email protected]

China (Hong Kong) Consulate General of the People’s Republic of

Bangladesh13/F, Kyoto Plaza, 491 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel. : +852-2827-4278/79, +852-2877-5966E-mail : [email protected]

16 Croatia (Zagreb) Bangladeshi Honorary Consul in Zagreb, Croatia

Rendiceva 28/B/10; 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaTel/Fax : +385-1-231-2852 Mobile : +385-91-201-2398; +385-99-517-9864E-mail : [email protected]

17 Cuba (Havana) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Havana, Cuba

Avda 3e 2403, el 24 y26, CP 11 3000, Miramar, Playa, La Havana, CubaTel. : +53-7-240-0934Fax : +53-7-240-092E-mail : [email protected]


18 Cyprus (Larnaca) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in

Larnaca, Cyprus17 mitsis Str. 6022 Larnca, Cyprus P.O. Box No. 401896301 LarnacaTel. : +357-2465-9200(3 lines) {0}Fax : +357-2465-9203 Mobile : +357-9943-2624 E-mail : [email protected]

19 Denmark (Copenhagen) The Embassy of the People’s Republic of

Bangladesh, CopenhagenStrandvejen 336, 2930 Klampenborg, Denmark Tel. : +45- 3964 -33 03, +45 39 30 00 36 E-mail : [email protected]

20 Egypt (Cairo) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,

Cairo, EgyptBuilding-3, Street-259 New Maadi-11742, Cairo, EgyptTel. : +2-02-25162808E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Egypt (Alexandria) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Alexandria, Egypt

C/o. G.I.B Fashions, Street No. 8P.O. Box No. 48, Amria Public Free Zone Amria Alexandria, Egypt.Office : +20-3-450-0385Mobile : +20-120-688-1446E-mail : [email protected]

21 Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.House No.: New, Woreda: 03 Bole Atlas, Sub City: Bole, Addis Ababa,PO Box No. 5234, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. : +251-1136-92477E-mail : [email protected]

22 Fiji (Suva) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate Suva, Fiji

Messrs Khan & Co. 1st Floor Suites 8 & 9, Queensland Insurance Centre,Victoria Parade, Suva, FijiTel. : +679-331-5777, +679-331-3655 +679-332-3890, +679-707-2786 Fax : +679-330-0173

E-mail : [email protected]

23 Finland (Helsinki) Bangladeshi Consulate General in Helsinki, Finland

Kulosaarentle 17B, 00570 Helsinki, FinlandTel. : +358-9-684-8964 (R) +358-5-0362-7770 (M)Fax : +358-9-684-8964E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Finland (Tampere) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Tampere,

FinlandPyhajarvenkatu 5A, 33200 Tampere, Finland Tel. : +358-3-3399-1309Fax : +358-3-3399-1350E-mail : [email protected]

Finland (Oulu) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Oulu, Finland

Polttiimokatu 4A90100 Oulu, FinlandTel. : +358-4-0043-9680E-mail : [email protected]

24 France (Paris) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,

Paris109 Avenue Henri Martin, 75016 Paris, France Tel. : +33(0)1 46 51- 90 33 +33(0)1 4651-8844E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

25 Germany (Berlin) Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,

BerlinKaiserin-Augusta-Allee 111 10553 Berlin, Germany Tel. : +49-30-3989-7531 E-mail : [email protected]

Germany (Berlin)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Berlin, GermanyLeipziger Platz 10, 10117 BerlinTel : +49 (0) 3020670-1700Mobile : +49 (0) 2158-405-846E-mail : [email protected]

Germany (Bremen)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Bremen, GermanyMartinistrasse 58; 28195 BremenTel : +49 (0) 0421 1760 313 Fax : +49 (0) 042-114-506E-mail : [email protected]

Germany (Frankfurt) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Frankfurt,

GermanyScnappbornweg 75, 60599 Frankfurt am MainTel. : +49 (0) 69-66-124-324Mobile : +49 (0) 17-0227-4219E-mail : [email protected]

Germany (Hamburg) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Hamburg,

GermanyBillhorner Kanal Str. 69, 20539 HamburgTel. : +49 (0) 40-78-948-212Fax : +49 (0) 40-78-90-401E-mail : [email protected]


Germany (Munich) Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Munich,

GermanyResidenzstrasse 18, Wittelsbacherplatz 1 Munchen 80333Tel. : +49 (0) 89215-585-112E-mail : [email protected]

Germany (Grefrath)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Grefrath, GermanyNordstrabe 47, 47929 GrefrathTel. : +49 (0)2158 405722Mobile : +49(0) 172 700 7252Fax : +49(0) 2158 405 846E-mail : [email protected]

26 Greece (Athens)Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Athens119 Marathonodromon Str. 15452 Palaio Psychiko, Athens, Greece Tel. : +30-21-0672-0250, +30-21-0675-2580 E-mail : [email protected]

Greece (Piraeus)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Piraeus, Greece81-Akti Miaouli Piraeus 18538, GreeceTel. : +30-21-0428-3315-7Fax : +30-21-0428-3318, +30-21-0331-4098 Mobile : +30-693-719-6508 E-mail : [email protected]

27 Guatemala (Guatemala City)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Guatemala City, Guatemala23 calle 15-64 z.13 Local 10a Edificio Vistalago, Guatemala City, GuatemalaTel. : (+502) 2331-7892E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

28 Hungary (Budapest)Consulate of Bangladesh in Budapest, HungarySzamado u. 6.1118, Budapest, HungaryTel. : +36-20-360-1916E-mail : [email protected]

29 Iceland (Reykjavik)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Reykjavik, IcelandKlettagardar 23; 104 Reykjavik, IcelandTel. : +354-533-2600 (O), +354-896-1890 (M)Fax : +354-533-2620 E-mail : [email protected]

30 India (New Delhi)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, New DelhiEP-39, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110, 021, India Tel. : +91-11-2412-1389 to 94 E-mail : [email protected]

India (Tripura)Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, AgartalaKunjaban, Near Circuit House Agartala, Tripura, India 799006 Tel. : +91-0381-232-4807, 222-5260 (PABX) E-mail : [email protected]

India (Assam)Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh, Guwahati109/D R.G. Baruah Road (Opposite to Assam Minority Development Board) Ganeshguri Guwahati-781006, Assam, India Tel. : +91-0361-2200-153 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected]

India (West Bengal)Deputy High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Kolkata9 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib SaraniKolkata 700017, West Bengal, IndiaTel. : + 91-33-4012-7500E-mail : [email protected]

India (Mumbai)Deputy High Commission for the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Mumbai, IndiaJolly Maker Bungalow no. 8 Cuffe Parade (Opposite World Trade Centre) Mumbai-400005, IndiaTel. : +91-22-22180-101-03E-mail : [email protected]

31 Indonesia (Jakarta)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Jakarta.Jl. Jaya MandalaRaya No.93, Menteng Dalam Tebet Jakarta Selatan 12780, Indonesia Tel. : +62-21 228 35 476 +62-21 228 35 477 (PABX) +62-87770066889 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

32 Iran (Tehran)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, TehranNorth of Yousef Abad, 64th Street 1st Alley (12 Metri Ehdasi), House 7, TehranPost Code-1436812345 Tel. : +98-21-8860-1781-83 +98-21-8860-1416/17 E-mail : [email protected] (political wing), [email protected] (Commercial wing)

33 Iraq (Baghdad)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, BaghdadHouse 24, Road 18, Sector 601Al-Mansour, Baghdad, Iraq Tel. : +964-782-788-3680 E-mail : [email protected]


34 Italy (Rome)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Romevia dell'Antartide 7, 00144, Rome, ItalyTel. : +39-06-8083-595, +39-06-8078-541 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Italy (Catania)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Catania, ItalyCorso Italia 157, 95127 CataniaTel. : +95-37-2721Fax : +95-37-5220Mobile : +32-82-504-822 E-mail : [email protected]

Italy (Florence)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Florence, ItalyVia Pellicceria, 6, 50123 FlorenceTel/Fax : 055-21-500Mobile : 348-3-809-187E-mail : [email protected]

Italy (Milan)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Milan, ItalyVia Giambellino-7, 20146, Milan, ItalyTel. : +39-02-8706-8580E-mail : [email protected]

Italy (Orlando)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Orlando, ItalyPiazza Vittorio E. Orlando, 41,90138 PalermoTel/Fax : +916-111-484, 091 6111484Mobile : 335-6-316-148E-mail : [email protected]

Italy (Genova)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Genova, ItalyVia Ippolito d’Aste 3/2, 16121 GenovaTel. : 0105-67-191Fax : 0105-93-186Mobile : 392-1-511-076 E-mail : [email protected]; consolato. [email protected]

Italy (Cagliari)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Cagliari, ItalyVia Baylle 130 CagliariTel. : 0703-07-397Mobile : 331-2-938-528E-mail : [email protected]

Italy (Naples)Bangladeshi Consulate General in Naples, ItalyVia Petrarca 50,80100, NaplesTel. : 0818-326-111, 0818-326-215Fax : 0818-326-225Mobile : 348-2-877-915E-mail : [email protected]

35 Jamaica (Kingston)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Kingston, JamaicaT. Geddes Grant Ltd. C/O Musson Group of Companies 109 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11, JamaicaTel. : +876-3-828-503Fax : +876-9-016-800 E-mail : [email protected]

36 Japan (Tokyo)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Tokyo3-29, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel. : +81-3-3234-5801, +81-3-3230-1773 E-mail : [email protected]

Japan (Kobe)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Kobe, JapanPresident Koiizumi Jute Co.1-2-1 Shinzaike Minamimachi Nada-ku, Kobe-city, JapanTel. : +788-414-141Fax : +788-414-145

Japan (Nagoya)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Nagoya, JapanMitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Nagoyama Aitrport Toyoyama-cho Aichi, 480-0287Tel. : +0568-39-2100Fax : +0568-39-2217

37 Jordan (Amman)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Amman, JordanUm Uthaina, Ibrahim Al-Ghozlani Street Villa 7, Amman Tel. : +962-6-552-9192, +962-6-552-9193 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

38 Kenya (Nairobi)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Nairobi, Kenya.149 Amani Valley Runda Mumwe, RundaTel. : +254-20-387-0467, +254-758-705-137 E-mail : [email protected]

39 Korea (Seoul)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Seoul17 Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu Seoul 04393 Republic of Korea Tel. : + 82-2-796-4056, + 82-2-796-4057 + 82-2-795-6535, + 82-2-796-4059 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]


Korea (Busan)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Busan, Korea1486, Panyoi-Dong, Haeundae-gu, BusanTel. : +825-15-223-500Fax : +825-15- 256-601, +821-052-269-024 (M) E-mail : [email protected]

Korea (Seoul)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Seoul, KoreaKH Investment, 15th Floor, Mapo Tower building, 41 Mapo-daero 4da-gilSeoul, 04177 Korea Tel. : +82-2-8-888-8609Fax : +82-2-8-888-8689, +821-088-888-804 E-mail : [email protected]

40 Kuwait (Safat)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, KuwaitMessila, Block 7, Street 16 House 91 & 93, State of KuwaitP.O. Box-22344 Safat, Code-13084 Tel. : + 965-2390-0913E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

41 Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Bishkek, KyrgyzstanTel. : +996-708-996-708, +996-773-747-777E-mail : [email protected]

42 Lebanon (Beirut)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Beirut, LebanonAl Riyadh Building 3 (4th Floor) Safara al, Kuwaiti Street, Bir Hassan Beirut, Lebanon Tel. : +961-1842-586,+961-1842-587(PABX)E-mail : [email protected]

43 Libya (Tripoli)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Tripoli, LibyaHadba El Khadra, Al Haddad StreetTripoli, Libya Tel. : +218-21-4911-199 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

44 Lithuania (Vilnius)Honorary Consul of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in VilniusDidzioji g.10A-35, LT-01128, LithuaniaTel. : +370-67-745-787E-mail : [email protected]

45 Luxembourg (Luxembourg)Honorary Consul of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Luxembourg12 rue Jean L’ Aveugle, L-1148 LuxembourgTel. : +277-79-988Fax : +227-79-989E-mail : [email protected]

46 Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Kuala Lumpur5B & 5C (Lot No.9 & 10), Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur Tel. : +60-3-2604-0946, +60-3-2604-0948/9E-mail : [email protected]

Malaysia (Penang)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Penang, MalaysiaKasifa House, 15 Bishop Street,10200 Penang, Malaysia Tel. : +604-2-621-085, +601-24-833-110 Fax : +604-2-629-676 E-mail : [email protected]

47 Maldives (Male)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Male, Republic of MaldivesG. Ufriya (7th & 8th Floor), Lonuziyaraih Magu, MaleTel. : +960-3315-541, +960-3320-859 +960-3344-825(Direct) E-mail : [email protected]

48 Mali (Bamako)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Bamako, MaliBP E 3812 Bamako – MaliTel : +223-20-241-718, +223-66-751-311Fax : +223-20-234-120E-mail : [email protected]

49 Malta (Gzira)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Gzira, MaltaDelf Building, Sliema Road Gzira, GZR 1637, MaltaTel. : +356-21-343-270, +356-21-345-005Fax : +356-21-336-357, +356-21-330-916Mobile : +356-79-212-212E-mail : [email protected]

50 Mauritius (Port Louis)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Port LouisHennessy Court (8th Floor) Pope Hennessy Street (Cnr. Suffren Road) Port Louis, Republic of MauritiusTel. : +230-212-9527 E-mail : [email protected]

51 Moldova (Chisinau)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Chisinau, MoldovaTeilor 11 Str, ap. 77, Chisinau, MoldovaTel. : +373 22 768752, +373 79 432776E-mail : [email protected]

52 Morocco (Rabat)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Rabat25 Avenue Tarik Ibn ZiadRabat-10010, MoroccoTel. : +212-537 -766-713, +212-537-766-731E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]


Morocco (Casablanca)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco6. Rue Omar Slaoui, Casablanca, MoroccoTel : +212-522-277-1 37, +212-661-400-900 Fax : +212-522-200-122E-mail : [email protected]

Morocco (Tangier)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Tangier, MoroccoOffice Building Bd. Med. V.7 Etege No. 39 90 000 Tangier, MoroccoTel. : +212-539-321-067(O) Fax : +212-539-946-140 (M)E-mail : [email protected]

53 Mozambique (Maputo)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Maputo, Mozambique258 Rua De Franca Coop Maputo MozambiqueShani Limitada, 1032 Edwardo Mondlane Maputo, MozambiqueTel. : +258-21-300-105Mobile : +258-823-095-940

54 Myanmar (Yangon)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Yangon11/B, Than Lwin Road Kamayut Township, Yangoon, Myanmar Tel. : + 95-1-515-275 &+ 95-1-526-144 E-mail : [email protected]

55 Namibia (Windhoek)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Windhoek, Namibia3 John Ludwig Street Klein Windhoek, NamibiaTel. : +264-61-220-006 Mobile : +264-812-848-100E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

56 Nepal (Kathmandu)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, KathmanduBasundhara, Ward No. 3, Chakrapath Kathmandu, (Opposite to NABIL Bank Ltd., Dhapasi Branch), Nepal Tel. : +977-1-439-0130, +977-1-439-0131 E-mail : [email protected]

57 Netherlands (The Hague)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, The HagueBadhuisweg 77, 2587 CD, The HagueThe NetherlandsTel. : +31-70-328-3722E-mail : [email protected]

Netherlands (Emmeloord)Honorary Consulate of the People's Republic of BangladeshBouwerskamp 13, 8301 AE, EmmeloordThe NetherlandsTel. : +316-28-235-426E-mail : [email protected]

58 New Zealand (Auckland)Honorary Consulate of the People's Republic of Bangladesh43 Farrelly Avenue, Mount Roskill Auckland-1041, New ZealandTel. : +649-6-202-603(R)Mobile : +642-102-465-819(M)E-mail : [email protected]

New Zealand (Wellington)Honorary Consulate of the People's Republic of Bangladesh57 Upland Rd, KelburnWellington, New ZealandTel. : +4-475-9667Fax : 644-4-635-076Mobile : 642-75-635-329E-mail : [email protected]

59 Nigeria (Abuja)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Abuja2609 Hassan Musa Katsina Street, Asokoro District, FCT Abuja, Nigeria Tel. : +234-90-7385-9213E-mail : [email protected]

60 Norway (Bergen)Honorary Consulate General of Bangladesh in Bergen, NorwayOstre Hopsveg 32, N-5232 ParadisBergen, NorwayTel. : +475-5-911-111 (O) +475-5-913-749 (R) +479-0-532-277 (M)Fax : + 475-5-575-281E-mail : [email protected]

Norway (Oslo)Honorary Consulate General of Bangladesh in Oslo, NorwayKristianiasvingen 760782, Oslo, NorwayTel. : +472-2-179-968Mobile : +479-1-788-348E-mail : [email protected]

Norway (Trondheim)Honorary Consulate General of Bangladesh in Trondheim, NorwayBrattorkaia 17b, Postboks 1280, Pirsenteret 7462, Trondheim, NorwayTel. : +477-3-845-800, +477-3-845-801E-mail : [email protected]


61 Oman (Muscat)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, MuscatBuilding No. 4207, Way No. 3052, Shatti Al Qurum P.O Box-3959, Postal Code: 112, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel. : +968-2469-8660, +968-2469-8217E-mail : [email protected]

62 Pakistan (Islamabad)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Islamabad, PakistanHouse 1, Street 5, Sector No. F-6/3, IslamabadTel. : +92-51-227-9267 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected]

Pakistan (Lahore)Honorary Consulate General of Bangladesh in Lahore, PakistanAssociated House, 7 Egerton road, LahoreTel. : +92-42-363-05806; +92-42-363-05807Fax : +92-42-631-4462E-mail : [email protected]

Pakistan (Peshawar)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan15/D, Old Jamrud Road University Town, PeshawarTel : +925-843-685Fax : +925-841-323 E-mail : [email protected]

63 Philippines (Manila)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Manila2nd Floor, HERCO Center 114 Benavidez Street, Legaspi Village Makati City-1229, Metro Manila, The Philippines Tel. : +63-02- 8817-5001, +63-02- 8817-5010

Philippines (Davao)Consulate of the People’s Republic of BangladeshJIB IMS Building, Simeon De Jesus Street, Davao City 8000Tel. : +638-23-058-833, +639-228-245-009Fax : +638-22-984-322E-mail : [email protected]

64 Poland (Warszawa)Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, PolandWiertnicza 107, 02-952, Warszawa, PolandTel. : +48 22-5500-610E-mail : [email protected]

Poland (Sosnowiec)Consulate of Bangladesh in Sosnowiec, PolandUl. Partyzantow 5,41-200, Sosnowiec, PolandTel. : +486-06-316-651E-mail : [email protected]

Poland (Gdańsk) Consulate of Bangladesh in Gdańsk, Polandul. Grunwaldzka 18680-266 Gdańsk, PolandTel. : +485-83-417-611E-mail : [email protected]

65 Portugal (Lisbon)Embassy of the People´s Republic of Bangladesh, Lisbon, PortugalEstrada Forte Alto do Duque Lt 1587 1400 - 157, Lisbon Tel. : +351-21-3010-840E-mail : [email protected]

66 Qatar (Doha)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Doha, QatarBldg No. 153, Street No 820, Zone 43P.O. Box: 2080, Mussab bin Omair Al Hilal, Doha, Qatar.Tel. : +974 -4467-1927, +974 -4467-3471E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

67 RomaniaEmbassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Bucharest

Strada Dr. Burghelea, nr. 5 Sector 2, Bucharest 030167 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

68 Russian Federation (Moscow)Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, MoscowZemledelchesky Pereulok 6 119121 Moscow, (Mailing ZIP 115127) Russian FederationTel. : +7 (499) 246-78-04 +7 (499) 246-65-60 (PABX), +7 (499) 246-39-83, +7 (499) 246-73-31 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Russian Federation (Vladivostok)Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh16 Pochtovay, St. Vladivostok 690001, Russian FederationTel. : +742-32-229-701 (O) +791-47-927-755 (M)E-mail : [email protected]

Russian Federation (Saint Petersburg)Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh6P, Chapygina St., Saint Petersburg, 197376 Russian FederationTel. : +763-58-550 (O)Fax : +763-58-569E-mail : [email protected]


69 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, RiyadhEmbassy of Bangladesh, 88, Dareen Street Diplomatic Quarters, Circle-1, 3rd Exit Riyadh-11693, Riyadh, KSA, P.O. Box-94395 Tel. : +966-114195300, +966-114196665 +966-114193112 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)Consulate General of the People’s Republic of BangladeshKilo-3,Makkah Road (Behind Mitsubishi Car Office), Nazlah Dist., P.O.Box-31085 Jeddah-21497, Saudi Arabia Tel. : 6878465, 689 4712, 681 7140 681 7149 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected]

70 Senegal (Dakar)Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh in Dakar, Senegal55 Avenue Albert Sarrau1 1st Floor, Dakar, SenegalTel. : +221-338-235-337 (O)Mobile : +221-763-917-696 E-mail : [email protected]

71 Singapore (Tanjong Pagar)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, SingaporeJit Poh Building, Unit: 04-00 & 10-00 19 Keppel Road, Singapore-089058 Tel. : +65-6255-0075 (PABX) E-mail : [email protected]

72 Slovakia (Bratislava)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Bratislava, SlovakiaPod zahradami 41841 01, Bratislava, SlovakiaTel. : 00421 2 64288842Fax : 00421 2 64288842Mobile : 00421 905 259786E-mail : [email protected]

73 Slovenia (Ljubljana)Consulate of the People's Republic of BangladeshTabor 9, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel. : +386-41-608-956Fax : +431-8-697-986E-mail : [email protected]

74 South Africa (Pretoria)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Pretoria410 Farenden Street, Sunnyside Pretoria 0002, Republic of South Africa Tel. : +27-12- 343 2105-6 (PABX)E-mail : [email protected]

75 Spain (Madrid)Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, MadridCalle de Manuel Marañón-13 28043, Madrid, Spain Tel. : (+34) 914019932 (PABX), 914023085E-mail : [email protected]

Spain (Barcelona)Consulate-General of Bangladesh in BarcelonaCalle Londres, 35-2º 4a 08029-Barcelona, SpainTel. : +349-34-108-389Fax : +349-33-220-670 E-mail : [email protected]

Spain (Zaragoza)Consulate-General of Bangladesh in ZaragozaCalle Camino de las Torres 4 Local-Oficina 2, CP50.004, Zaragoza, SpainTel : +349-76-134-298Fax : +349-76-134-298E-mail : [email protected]

76 Sri Lanka (Colombo)High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, ColomboNo. 3, Srinath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha Colombo-07, Sri Lanka Tel. : 94-11-2695-744, 2695-748E-mail : [email protected]

77 Sudan (Khartoum)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Khartoum, SudanBuilding-2, Block 8/HKhartoum East, Bladlya St. Khartoum, SudanTel. : +249-183-710-463Fax : +249-183-710-465 E-mail : [email protected]

78 Sweden (Stockholm)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, StockholmAnderstorpsvägen 12, 1st Floor, 171 54 SolnaTel. : +46-8-730-5850E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Sweden (Malmö)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Malmö, SwedenAgerups Sateri, Agerupsvagen 336-30, 275 64 BlentarpTel. : +464-1-147-010, +467-02-277-783Fax : +464-1-147-320E-mail : [email protected]

Sweden (Gothenburg)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Gothenburg, SwedenOijared Sateri, 448 92, FlodaMobile : +467-08-330-351 E-mail : [email protected]


79 Switzerland (Geneva)65, Rue de Lausanne, 1202 GenevaTel. : +41-22 906 80 20E-mail : [email protected]

80 Syria (Damascus)Consulate General of Bangladesh in Damascus, SyriaDar Al-Mohandseen Bldg Maysaloun Street, Damascus, SyriaTel. : +963-112-211-586 (O) +963-113-910-230 (R) +963-933-211-748 (M)E-mail : [email protected]

81 Thailand (Bangkok)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Bangkok. House No.47/8, Ekamai Soi 30, Sukhumvit 63, Klongton Nua, Wattana Bangkok-10110, ThailandTel. : +66-2-390-5107-08E-mail : [email protected]

Thailand (Chiang Mai)Consulate-General of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Chiang Mai, Thailand95 Huay Kaew Road, T. Suthep A. muang chiang Mai-50200Tel. : +532-123-734 (O), +532-12-374 (O)Fax : +532-23-524E-mail : [email protected]

82 Turkey (Ankara) Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Ankara

Oran Mah. Kılıç Ali Cd. No:14, Çankaya - Ankara/TürkiyeTel. : +90 312 495 2719, +90 312 495 2720Fax : +90 312 495 2744E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Turkey (Afyonkarahisar)Consulate General of the People‘s Republic of Bangladesh, Istanbul, TurkeyHoca Ahmet Yesevi Mahallesi, Özerler Holding İş Merkezi, Afyonkarahisar, TurkeyTel. : +902-722-176-666Fax : +902-722-176-740Mobile : +905-322-777-772E-mail : [email protected]

Turkey (Konya)Consulate General of the People‘s Republic of Bangladesh, Konya, TurkeyBabalık Mahallesi, Gencay Sokak, Yapıcıİş Merkezi, Giriş No : 6 E Blok, Kat :3, No : 301, 42060 Konya, TurkeyTel. : +903-322- 902-292Mobile : +905-368-712-442E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

Turkey (Adana)Consulate General of the People‘s Republic of Bangladesh, Adana, TurkeyKurtuluş Mahallesi, 64012 Sokak, Camkıran Sitesi, No : 17, Daire 1, Seyhan, Adana, TurkeyTel. : +903-225-033-037Mobile : +905-325-486-164Fax : +903-225-033-039E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

Turkey (Gaziantep)Consulate General of the People‘s Republic of Bangladesh, Gaziantep, Turkey2. Org. San. Bol. H. Sani Konukoglu Bulv. No. 30 Gaziantep, TurkeyTel. : +905-336-427-373E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

83 Trinidad & Tobago (Port of Spain)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and TobagoNo. 1 Shafiq Drive Cross Crossing, San Fernando Trinidad, Port of Spain Trinidad & TobagoTel. : +186-86-522-637/657-8-425Fax : +186-86-527-108E-mail : [email protected]

84 Uganda (Kampala)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate General in Kampala, UgandaP.O. Box 180, KampalaTel. : +256-414-220710, +256-752-744620 Fax : +256-414-220-712 E-mail : [email protected]

85 UAE (Abu Dhabi)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Abu DhabiVilla No. 05, Street-11, Zone-02 Al Rowdah Area P.O. Box. 2504 Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel. : +971-2-446-5100E-mail : [email protected]

UAE (Dubai)Consulate General of The people's republic of Bangladesh, Dubai, UAEVillas 36 & 145, Abdulla Hussain Al Malik Villa, 132/3 Street & Abu Hail Road Al Wuheida, Deira, Dubai Tel. : +971-4-2651116, +971-4-2388199E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected]

86 UK (London)High Commission for the People's Republic of Bangladesh, London28 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JA, United Kingdom Tel. : +44-20-7584-0081-4E-mail : info@ bhclondon.org.uk [email protected]


UK (Birmingham)Assistant High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, ManchesterAlbany House (4th Floor), 31 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD, U.K. Tel. : + 44-12-1622-3650E-mail : [email protected]

UK (Manchester)Assistant High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, ManchesterSeamark House, Edge lane, Droylsden Manchester, M43 6BB, UK Tel. : +44 (0) 161-3710577E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

UK (Glasgow, Scotland)Consulate General of Bangladesh, Glasgow, Scotland31 Pinkston Drive, Flat 13/3e, Glasgow, G-21 1-YE, Scotland, U.K.Tel. : +441-415-587-398Fax : +441-415-636-081

87 United Nations (New York)Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, New York820 Diplomat Center, 2nd Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USATel. : +1-212-867-3434-3437E-mail : [email protected]

88 USA (Washington DC)

Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Washington, D.C.3510 International Drive NW, Washington DC 20008, USA Tel. : +1-202-244-0183E-mail : [email protected]

USA (Houston)Consulate General of Bangladesh, Houston, USA35 N. Wynden Drive Houston, Texas-77056Tel. : +713-6-218-700Fax : +713-6-223-964

USA (New York)Consulate General of Bangladesh, New York, USA34-18 Northern Boulevard, Ground FloorLong Island City, Queens New York, NY 11101, USA Tel. : +1-212 -599-6767 599-6850, 646-645-7242E-mail : [email protected]

USA (Los Angeles)Consulate General of Bangladesh, Los Angeles, USA501 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles CA 90036, USA.Tel. : +1-323-932-0100, +1-323-932-0013 +1-323-932-9731 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

USA (New Orleans)Consulate General of Bangladesh, New Orleans, USA321 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130Tel. : +150-45-868-300

USA (Honolulu)Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Hawaii, USA1419 16th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816Cell : (808) 383-2597E-mail : [email protected]

89 Ukraine (Kiev)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Kiev, UkraineSt. Tarasivska 301033 Kiev, UkraineTel. : +380-442-340-372Fax : +380-442-881-737E-mail : [email protected]

90 Uruguay (Montevideo)Bangladeshi Honorary Consulate in Montevideo, UruguayRambla Gandhi 105/1101 Montevideo, Uruguay, CP 11300Tel. : +598-27-110-501E-mail : [email protected]

91 Uzbekistan (Tashkent)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent56-58, Hamid Suleymanov Street Tashkent 100070, Uzbekistan Tel. : +998-71-2556520, +998-71-2551971E-mail : [email protected]

92 Vietnam (Hanoi)Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, HanoiVilla D6B-05, Vuon Dao CompoundSubway 675, Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, Hanoi Socialist Republic of VietnamTel. : +84-24-37716625, +84-24-37717829E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

93 Yemen (Saana)Honorary Consul of Bangladesh in Saana, YemenNawakshot Street, P.O. Box-810, SanaaTel. : +967-3495501(T); +967-73856998 (M) Fax : +967-3- 219-503 E-mail : [email protected]


1 Air Arabia Jahangir Tower (Ground Floor)10 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueKarwan Bazar, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9145052, +88-02-9140868Web : www.airarabia.com

2 Air Asia Total Air Services Ltd., Erectors House (5th Floor), 18, Kemal Ataturk AvenueBanani C/A, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9821447-8, +8801984555666Fax : +88-02-9821449E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.airasia.com

3 Air CanadaSuite 6C (6th Floor), Sonartori Tower12, Sonargaon Road, DhakaTel. : +88-02-8651270-01, 9663551-3Fax : +88-02-9664848E-mail : [email protected] : www.aircanada.com

4 Air IndiaHotel Ruposhi BanglaExtension Building 1, 2nd floor 1 Minto Road, Dhaka 1000, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-8330106-8Fax : +88-02-8330109E-mail : [email protected] : www.airindia.in

5 Air Mauritius Landmark Building, (8th floor) 12-14 Gulshan North C/A Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9890378, 8119413, 8123386, Fax : +88-02-9883374E-mail : [email protected] : www.airmauritius.com

6 Bangkok AirwaysTaj Cassilina (5th Floor) 25 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9854526-27Fax : +88-02-9854530E-mail : [email protected] : www.bangkokair.com

7 Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Head Office, BALAKA, Kurmitola, Dhaka 1229 Tel. : +88-02-8901600, +88-02-8901730-44E-mail : [email protected] [email protected], Web : www.biman-airlines.com

AIRLINES CONTACTS

8 Cathay PacificL/7 Doreen Tower, 6A North Avenue Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222285802-804 +880 1978666138E-mail : [email protected] : www.cathaypacific.com

9 China Eastern Airlines Bilquis Tower (7th Floor), Plot 6, 2nd Circle Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-58817277-81Fax : +88-02-8819486E-mail : [email protected] : www.us.ceair.com

10 China Southern Airlines Green Grandeur (9th Floor)58/E Kamal Ataturk AvenueBanani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9882745, +8801841411780Fax : +88-02-9886646E-mail : [email protected] : www.csair.com

11 Drukair -Royal Bhutan Airlines Room No 52, Terminal 2 (2nd Floor) Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka

Tel. : +88 02 8901819Fax : +88 02 8913038E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.drukair.com.bt

12 EgyptairRm Center, Level 5, 101 Gulshan Avenue Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-9602323231-9E-mail : [email protected] : www.egyptair.com

13 Emirates Airline S.A. Tower, Plot 1, Road 134Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka Tel. : +88-02-9892801, 9885574-75Fax: : +880-2-9884900E-mail : [email protected] : www.emirates.com

14 Etihad Airways Molly Capita Centre (7th Floor)Plot CES (F) 04, Road 127, Holding 76 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8831263, +8801713-094665-8 Fax : +88-028817406E-mail : [email protected] : www.etihadairways.com


15 Garuda IndonesiaRenaissance Aviation Services Ltd.10, Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueKarwan Bazar, DhakaTel : +88-02-8119413, 8123386, 9125792Fax : +88-02-9136408E-mail : [email protected] : www.garuda-indonesia.com

16 Gulf Air Baliaaree , 5th floor, House 30, Road 130, South Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222290966, 222291967E-mail : [email protected] : www.gulfair.com

17 Himalaya AirlinesGSA: S Air BD Ltd.Flat B4, House 12, Road 16/A, Gulshan 1 Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09617600900Email : [email protected] : www.himalaya-airlines.com

18 Indigo Airlines Plot SEF (1) 2nd FloorGulshan South Avenue, Bir Uttam Mir Showkat Road, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9883374E-mail : [email protected] : www.goindigo.in

19 Iran Air Jahangir Tower (3rd Floor) 10 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel : +88-02-9120426-7 (City Office)Fax : +88-02-8113005E-mail : [email protected] : ebooking.iranair.com

20 Japan Airlines Zenith Travels Limited 99 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueKawran Bazar, DhakaTel : +88-02-255012461-65 +8801713015944E-mail : [email protected] : www.jal.co.jp

21 Klm Royal Dutch Airlines Jahangir Tower (3rd Floor) 10 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel : +88-02-9120421-5Fax : +88-02-8113639E-mail : [email protected] : www.klm.com

22 Kuwait Airways Gulshan Pink City, Plot No. 15, Road No. 103Block C, Level 7, Gulshan Avenue Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-8881742-9Fax : +88-02-8881558E-mail : [email protected] : www.kuwaitairways.com

23 Lufthansa – German Airlines Office Arcade, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Karwan Bazar, DhakaTel : +88-02-8117134-9, 8826648-9 +88-02-8855497-8, 8810607Fax : +88-02-8113037, 8818599E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.lufthansa.com

24 Malaysia AirlinesConcord Modhumoti Plaza (5th Floor) Plot 11, Road 11, Block G, Banani C/ADhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-55042648-49 +8801844509185Web : www.malaysiaairlines.com

25 Maldivian Airlines Taj Casilina, 5th Floor, 25 Gulshan AvenueDhaka 1212, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-48811272-3E-mail : [email protected] : www.maldivian.aero

26 Malindo Air 5th Floor, Modhumoti Plaza ConcordPlot 11, Road 11, Block G, BananiDhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-09677-222333E-mail : [email protected] : www.malindoair.com

27 Myanmar National AirlinesLandmark Building (7th Floor), 12-14, Gulshan North C/A, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-8824348, 8813059, 8818795Fax : +88-02-8810557E-mail : [email protected] : www.flymna.com

28 NovoairHouse 50, Road 11, Block F, Banani, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9638-013603, 9666-722224 9638-013603 Fax : +88-02-55042135E-mail : [email protected]

Web : www.flynovoair.com

29 Oman Air 28, Land View (3rd Floor), Gulshan -2, DhakaTel. : +88-02-9882010-11, 8812049-53 Fax : +88-02-9883488E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.omanair.com

30 Pakistan International Airlines 1st Floor, 31 Park Plaza, Road 17 Banani, Dhaka, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-9821047, 9821048Fax : +88-02-9821051E-mail : [email protected] : www.piac.com.pk


31 Philippine AirlinesChowdhury Centre, 23-Ka New Eskaton Road, DhakaTel : +88-02-9350852-3Fax : +88-02-9350851E-mail : [email protected] : www.philippineairlines.com

32 Qatar AirwaysSPL Western Tower (Level 3), North West Block, 186 Bir Uttam Shawkat Ali RoadTejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-9610 800 800E-mail : [email protected] : www.qatarairways.com

33 Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RA)Landmark Building (4th Floor) 12-14 Gulshan North, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-9886634-7, 8817757, 9896435 Fax : +88-02-8811335, 9569173E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

Web : www.bengal-airlift.com

34 Regent AirwaysSA Tower (Level-5), Plot 1, Road 134Block SE(A), Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9666716238, +8801730358820E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.flyregent.com

35 Saudi Arabian AirlinesPan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, DhakaTel. : +88 02 55028070, 8901872, 8901810 8901871, 8901811 Fax : +88 02 55027907Web : www.saudia.com

36 Singapore Airlines

Casablanca (5th Floor)114 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-028901825-27, +8801311001904, +8801311001902-3E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] : www.singaporeair.com

37 Spice Jet Airlines Taj Cassilina (1st floor), 25 Gulshan AvenueDhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9891289, 9890624E-mail : [email protected] : www.spicejet.com

38 Srilankan Airlines Erectors House (level 4), 18 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-222274396, 222274398Fax : +88-02-9892623E-mail : [email protected] : www.srilankan.com

39 Swiss Air 58/C, Road 131, Gulshan, DhakaTel : +88-02-8821908, 8822376Web : www.swiss.com

40 Thai Airways Room No. 61, 2nd Floor, Terminal-2, HSIA, Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229Tel. : +88-02-8901807, 8879131-46 8901809, 8901812E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.thaiairways.com

41 Turkish Airlines Uday Tower 4th Floor. 57/57A Gulshan Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9614111555, +8801678569290, E-mail : [email protected] : www.turkishairlines.com

42 US-Bangla AirlinesAvaneer, House 54, Road 11, Block FBanani, Dhaka 1213 Tel. : +88-02-9613713605 +88 01777777810 E-mail : [email protected] : www.usbair.com

43 Virgin Atlantic Airways Safura Tower (Ground Floor) 20 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka Tel : +88-02-8816324-5 Fax : +88-02-9896481 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.virginatlantic.com

44 Yemen AirwaysErectors House, 5 th Floor, 18, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213.Tel : +88-02-8861448-9Fax : +88-02-8857480 E-mail : [email protected] : www.yemenia.com


ICC BANGLADESHPRESIDENCY

Mahbubur Rahman President

Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman and CEO of ETBL Holdings Ltd., founding Chairman of Eastland Insurance Company Ltd. and International Publications Limited (Publishers :The Daily Financial Express). He was a Sponsor Director and Chairman of National Bank Limited.

Mr. Rahman is also the Chairman of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC); Vice Chairman of Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI); Member of the Board of Governors of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of the University of Dhaka; Founder Member of the Independent University Bangladesh (IUB); and Director in the Board of Karnaphuli Fertilizer Co. Ltd. (KAFCO). He is the first and only Bangladeshi Arbitrator of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) appointed in 2017.

Mr. Rahman is among the 150 high-impact leaders in business and social enterprise from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, who have been interviewed under the "Creating Emerging Market Project (CEMP)" at Harvard Business School (HBS).

Apart from his business undertakings, Mr. Rahman has been active in various other fields. He represented the Government of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh from 1972-’79, prior to the establishment of their Resident Diplomatic Mission in Dhaka.

Mr. Rahman was member of ICC World Council and Executive Member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris for 1997-99. He was founder member and former Chairman of the Business Advisory Council (BAC) of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok.

He was the President of FBCCI (1992-94), DCCI (1985-86 &1991-92); Founder Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI); Vice President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Commodity Exchange (ICCICE) for 1993-95; Member, Board of Directors of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited (2008-2009) and Member, Board of Directors of Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. (DSE) during 2007-2010 among others.

Mr. Mahbubur Rahman was awarded The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, by the ‘DHL–The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Award’; honoured and awarded the Presidential Friend of Indonesia in 2012 at its 67th Independence Day in Jakarta by the President His Excellency Mr. Susilo Bambang Yodyono of Indonesia. Mr. Rahman has been honoured by The Daily Star as an Eminent Personality for Lifetime Contribution to Nation-Building, in 2016.

Late Latifur RahmanFounding Vice President

Late Mr. Latifur Rahman was the founding Vice President of ICC Bangladesh. He passed away on 1 July 2020. He was the founding Chairman and CEO of Transcom Group which consist of 16 operational entities from pharmaceuticals, foods, lighting, electronics to media. Transcom is a local business partner of international brands Pizza Hut, KFC, Pepsi Co. and Philips.

The Group is also major stakeholder of Reliance Insurance and National Housing Finance. Transcom Group employs more than 20,000 people and the Group’s annual turnover is Tk. 6,800 crores.

Mr. Rahman was the founding director of Media world and Chairman of Mediastar, which own The Daily Star (English) and Prothom Alo (Bengali) newspapers respectively.

Mr. Rahman served as a Member of the Executive Board of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris for 2 consecutive terms or 6years from July 2014 to June 2020.

In 2012 Mr. Rahman was awarded “Oslo Business for Peace Award” by the Business for Peace Foundation, Oslo and Business Executive of the Year 2001 by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh.

Mr. Rahman was also the Chairman of National Housing Finance & Investments; Member, Governing Body of BRAC; Member of the Executive Board of Bangladesh Bank and Chairman, Nestle Bangladesh, Holcim Cement Bangladesh.

He was the President of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), Dhaka for seven terms; President of Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) for two terms; Member of Executive Committees of The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI), Bangladesh Jute Mills Association and Bangladesh Tea Association; Chairman, Trade-body Reforms Committee and Member, Advisory Committee on WTO.


Rokia Afzal Rahman

Vice President

Mrs. Rokia Afzal Rahman is the Chairman of Arlinks Group of Companies, R.R. Trust; Chairman & Managing Director of R.R. Cold Storage Ltd; Aris Holdings Ltd; R.R. Estates Ltd. and Chairperson of Mediaworld Limited (owning company of “The Daily Star”, the leading English Newspaper of Bangladesh). She is a Director of MIDAS Financing Limited, Mediastar Limited (the owning company of “Prothom Alo”, the leading Bengali Newspaper of Bangladesh) and Ayna Broadcasting Corporation Limited (FM Radio Station - ABC Radio). She is an independent Director of Marico Bangladesh Limited and Bangladesh Lamps Ltd.

Mrs. Rahman is a former Advisor to the Caretaker (having the status of a Minister) Government of Bangladesh. She served as a Board Member of the Central Bank of Bangladesh. She was former President of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry–MCCI, Dhaka and Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF). She was also a Director of Reliance Insurance Limited. Mrs. Rahman served as the Board Member of BRAC (the world’s largest NGO).

She is the founder President of Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE). In 1994, the first Women Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) was formed in Bangladesh with Rokia Afzal Rahman as founder President. In 1996 Mrs. Rahman formed Women in Small Enterprises (WISE) to further promote women into small enterprises and industries.

Mrs. Rokia Afzal Rahman is the Chairperson of Banchte Shekha, Jessore - working for the underprivileged and extremely poor. She is a board member of Subarta Trust - ensuring effective care & services for elderly persons. She is also a board member of MRDI (Management and Resource Development Initiative) and DNET. Mrs. Rahman is the chairman of Presidency University. She has received several international and national awards.

A. K. Azad

Vice President

Mr. A. K. Azad was elected Vice President of ICC Bangladesh Executive Board during its Meeting held on 15 February 2021. The post of Vice President became vacant with the sad demise of Mr. Latifur Rahman on 1 July 2020. Mr. Azad is the Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Ha-Meem Group of Companies, one of the leading corporate houses of Bangladesh. Ha-Meem group has achieved outstanding success in expanding the ready-made garments sector of Bangladesh under his leadership.

As a former President of The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) and Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), he has contributed in the policy formulation for development of the industrial sector of the country.

He is also the Founder of the most popular daily newspapers and Electronic Media in the country–The Daily Samakal and Channel 24 respectively.

Mr. A. K. Azad is currently the President of Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) and Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. He has been honored with numerous socio-economic awards for his achievements over the years.

Ataur RahmanSecretary General

Mr. Ataur Rahman started his career in 1975 with Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) as In-charge of the Training Unit and organized various training programme jointly with the Economic Development Institute (EDI) of the World Bank. Prior to joining BIDS, he worked with the Press Foundation Asia, Manila, The Philippines for two years. He worked at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), a regional inter-governmental organization with its head-quarter in Dhaka from 1980-1997.

Before joining ICC Bangladesh in January 2005, he worked with the Bangladesh Silk Foundation as General Manager and Managing Director. Mr. Rahman obtained his B.Com. (Honours) degree and completed M.Com. (Management) from the University of Dhaka in 1969 and 1970 respectively. He obtained his M.B.A. Degree from the De La Salle Graduate School, Manila, The Philippines in 1973. Mr. Rahman is a Fellow of EDI, World Bank.

ICC BANGLADESHPRESIDENCY


THE EXECUTIVEBOARD

MEMBERSMr. Abdul Hai SarkerChairman & CEOShohagpur Textile Mills LimitedRichmond Concord (5th floor)68 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-222285205, 222295208Fax : +88-02-58817567E-mail : [email protected] : www.purbanigroup.com

Mr. A. S. M. Quasem Chairman & CEONewage Garments Limited42/I Indira Road, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-09612639243 E-mail : [email protected] : www.newage-group.com

Mr. Aftab ul Islam ChairmanIOE (Bangladesh) Limited"Z Tower", House 4 (5th floor)Road 132, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222286319, 2222 85134 +88-02-2222 62174Fax : +88-02-88 33 612E-mail : [email protected] : www.ioe.com.bd

PRESIDENTMr. Mahbubur Rahman Chairman & CEOETBL Holdings LimitedSuvastu Tower (9th Floor)69/1, Pantha Path, Dhaka-1205Tel. : +88-02-9641283-4,Fax : +88-02-9641285E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTS Mrs. Rokia Afzal RahmanChairmanArlinks LimitedRed Crescent Concord Tower (11th Floor)Suite-B 17, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-222287255, 222280257 Fax : +88-02-222288388E-mail : [email protected] : www.arlinksgroup.com

Mr. A. K. Azad Managing DirectorHa-Meem Denim Ltd.TML Tower, 387 South Tejgoan I/A Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-09666779779Fax : +88-02-8170623, 8170583E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.hameemgroup.net

Mr. Anwar-Ul-Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) Managing Director Evince GroupLotus Kamal Tower (Level 7 & 12)57 Joar Sahara C/A, Nikunja-2 New Airport Road, Dhaka 1229Tel : +88-02-8900781-3, 8900870-4Fax : +88-02-8961941, 8900784E-mail : [email protected] : www.evincegroup.com Mr. Faruque HassanPresidentBangladesh Garment Manufacturers &Exporters Association (BGMEA)BGMEA Complex, House 7/7A Sector 17, Block H-1, Uttara, Dhaka 1230 Tel. : +88-09638012345 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.bgmea.com.bd Mr. Kutubuddin AhmedChairmanEnvoy Garments LimitedEnvoy Tower, 18/E, Lake Circus Kalabagan Dhaka 1205Tel : +88-02-9102583-90, 41020101-15Fax : +88-02-9103128-29E-mail : [email protected] : www.envoy-group.com


Mr. Mahbubul Alam PresidentThe Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI)Chamber House, Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-713366-9 711355, 711356Fax : +88-031-710183E-mail : [email protected] : www.chittagongchamber.com Mr. Md. Fazlul Hoque Managing DirectorPlummy Fashions Limited Flat 502, Concord Tower 113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-48317240, 41030146 E-mail : [email protected] : www.plummyfashions.com Mr. Md. Jashim UddinPresidentThe Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) Federation Bhaban, 60 Motijheel C/A Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223380588, 223381470 223350002-3, (PABX)Fax : +88-02-9576261E-mail : [email protected] : www.fbcci.org

Mir Nasir Hossain Managing DirectorMir Akhter Hossain LimitedRed Crescent Borak Tower (Level 7) 71-72 Old Elephant RoadEskaton Garden, Ramna, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-55138533-35Fax : +88-02-55138530E-mail : [email protected] : www.mirakhter.net

Mr. Mohammad Ali KhokonPresidentBangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)UTC Bhaban (Level 8), 8 PanthapathKarwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215 Tel. : +88-02-9101508, 9130969, 58156619Fax : +88-02-48113312E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.btmadhaka.com

Mr. Mohammad HatemManaging DirectorMB Knit Fashion Limited BSCIC Industrial EstateFatullah, Narayanganj 1420Tel. : +88-02-47671112-3E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.mbknit.com

Mrs. Rupali ChowdhuryPresidentForeign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)“Shama Homes” Apt. C-3, House 59, Road 1, Block IBanani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-222292913, 222293049 E-mail : [email protected] : www.ficci.org.bd

Sheikh Kabir Hossain PresidentBangladesh Insurance Association (BIA)116 Naya Paltan, Hossain Tower (9th floor)Box Culvert Road, Dhaka 1000Tel : +88-02-48310179Fax : +88-02-222226378E-mail : [email protected] : www.biabd.org

Ms. Simeen RahmanCEO, Transcom Group& Director, Transcom LimitedGulshan Tower (4th Floor) Plot 31, Road 53, Gulshan North C/ADhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58814662-3Fax : +88-02-9887376, 9887373E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.transcombd.com

Mr. Tapan ChowdhuryManaging DirectorSquare Textile Mills Limited48 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-8833047-56Fax : +88-02-8828768E-mail : [email protected] : www.textile.squaregroup.com

SECRETARY GENERALMr. Ataur Rahman Secretary GeneralICC BangladeshRangs FC Square (5th Floor) Plot 6/A, Road 32 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka 1212 Tel : +88-02-58810658-9E-mail : [email protected] : www.iccbangladesh.org.bd


ICC BANGLADESH MEMBERS LISTTRADE ORGANIZATIONS1. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of

Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) Federation Bhaban 60 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223380588, 223381470 223350002-3(PABX) Fax : +88-02-9567621

E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.fbcci.org

2. Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) DCCI Building

65-66 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-9552562, 9560732 Fax : +88-02-9560830 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Web : www.dhakachamber.com

3. Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), DhakaChamber Building (4th Floor) 122-124 Motijheel C/A Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223385208-11, 223354129-31Fax : +88-02-223385211, 223385212 E-mail : [email protected] : www.mccibd.org

4. The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI)WTC Building, 102/3 Agrabad C/A, ChattogramTel. : +88-031-713366-9, 031-711355Fax : +88-031-710183E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.chittagongchamber.com

5. Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)Shama Homes, Apt C-3, House 59 Road 1, Block I, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-222292913, 222293049E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ficci.org.bd

6. Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB)Jabber Tower (16th floor), 42 Gulshan Avenue Road 135, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-9853478, 9859885Fax : +88-02-9851015, 9860301E-mail : [email protected] : www.bab-bd.com

7. Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA)Hossain Tower (9th floor), 116 Naya PaltanBox Culvert Road, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02- 48310179Fax : +88-02-222226378E-mail : [email protected] : www.bia-bd.org

8. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers &Exporters Association (BGMEA)BGMEA Complex House 7/7A, Sector 17, Block H-1Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-09638012345E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.bgmea.com.bd

9. Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers &Exporters Association (BKMEA)233/1 B. B. Road, Press Club Bhaban (1st Floor & 3rd floor), Narayangonj 1400Tel. : +88-02-58615910 Fax : +88-02-9673337 E-mail : [email protected] : www.bkmea.com

10. Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)UTC Bhaban (Level 8), 8 Panthapath Karwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel : +88-02-48116358, 58156619Fax : +88-02-48113312E-mail : [email protected] : www.btmadhaka.com


CORPORATE BODIES: BANKS

11. AB Bank Limited18 Skymark, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-223380312, 02223380315 +88-09678555000 Fax : +88-02-9564122, 9564123E-mail : [email protected] : www.abbl.com.bd

12. Agrani Bank Ltd.9/D Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9566153-4, 9585749Fax : +88-02-9562346E-mail : [email protected] : www.agranibank.org

13. Bank Alfalah Limited168 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8833112-4 Fax : +88-02-9896782E-mail : [email protected] : www.bankalfalah.com.bd

14. BASIC Bank LimitedSena Kalyan Bhaban (6th Floor) 195 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9568190Fax : +88-02-9564829 E-mail : [email protected] : www.basicbanklimited.com

15. BRAC Bank LimitedAnik Tower, 220/B, Tejgaon Gulshan Link Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-8801301-32, 09677551001-31Fax : +88-02-222298910E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.bracbank.com

16. Citibank N.A 8 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09666991000, 8833567Fax : +88-02-9899126E-mail : [email protected] : www.asia.citibank.com bangladesh/corporate

17. The City Bank LimitedCity Bank Center, 136 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58813483, 58814375Fax : +88-02-58814231, 9884446E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.thecitybank.com

18. Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Hadi Tower, NW(K)-1, Road 50 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-48810010, 9896054, 48810025Fax : +88-02-48810022, 48810023E-mail : [email protected] : www.combank.net

19. Dhaka Bank LimitedPlot-CWS (C)-10, Bir Uttam A K Khandakar Road, Gulshan 1,Ward 19, Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58314424, 58314425-31, 5831 4624-8Fax : +88-02-58314419E-mail : [email protected] : www.dhakabankltd.com

20. Eastern Bank Limited100 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55069014-18, 09666777325 Fax : +88-02-9562364, 9554610E-mail : [email protected] : www.ebl.com.bd

21. Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Ltd.Symphony, Plot SE(F) 9, Road 142Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55045621Fax : +88-02-55045559 E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.eximbankbd.com

22. First Security Islami Bank LimitedRangs RD Center, Block-SE(F), Plot 3Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55045700 Fax : +88-02-55045709E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.fsiblbd.com

23. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, BangladeshShanta Western Tower (L 4), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Ali Road, (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road) Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-09666331000Fax : +88-02-8878864-65E-mail : [email protected] : www.hsbc.com.bd

24. IFIC Bank LimitedIFIC Tower, 61 Purana Paltan, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-09666716250Fax : +88-02-9563237E-mail : [email protected] : www.ificbankbd.com

25. Islami Bank Bangladesh LimitedIslami Bank Tower, 40 Dilkusha C/A Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9560099, 9567161, 9563040Fax : +88-02-9564532E-mail : [email protected] : www.islamibankbd.com

26. Janata Bank Limited110 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9587639, 9560000 Fax : +88-02-9560869E-mail : [email protected] : www.janatabank-bd.com


27. Mashreq Bank pscSouth Breeze Square (12th Floor), Plot No. 52 (old) and 90 (New), Block CES (A) Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55068862E-mail : [email protected] : www.mashreq.com

28. Mercantile Bank Limited61 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223382295, 09612955933Fax : +88-02-9561213E-mail : [email protected] : www.mblbd.com

29. Mutual Trust Bank Limited MTB Centre, 26 Gulshan Avenue, Plot 5Block SE(D), Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58812298, 222283966Fax : +88-02-222264303E-mail : [email protected] : www.mutualtrustbank.com

30. National Bank Limited116/1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Banglamotor, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-55138301 Fax : +88-02-41032460E-mail : [email protected] : www.nblbd.com

31. National Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd.NCC Bank Bhaban13/1-13/2, Toyenbee Circular RoadMotijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223381901, 223381903-4, 223383981-3Fax : +88-02-9566290E-mail : [email protected] : www.nccbank-bd.com

32. One Bank LimitedHRC Bhaban (3rd Floor) 46 Karwan Bazar C/A, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-55012505Fax : +88-02-55012516E-mail : [email protected] : www.onebankbd.com

33. Prime Bank LimitedAdamjee Court Annex Building-2119-120 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223387265, 223390747-8 (PABX)Fax : +88-02-9560977, 9567230E-mail : [email protected] : www.primebank.com.bd

34. Pubali Bank Limited26 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223381614Fax : +88-02-9564009E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.pubalibangla.com

35. Shahjalal Islami Bank LimitedShahjalal Islami Bank Tower Plot 04, Block CWN(C) Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222283457 Fax : +88 02-222297607E-mail : [email protected] : www.sjiblbd.com

36. Sonali Bank Ltd.35-44 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-57161080-88 Fax : +88-02-9561410, 9561409 E-mail : [email protected] : www.sonalibank.com.bd

37. Standard Chartered Bank SCB House, 67 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8833003, 8833004Fax : +88-02-9894445, 9890013E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.standardchartered.com

38. State Bank of India128 Navana Pristine Pavilion, Level 12Gulshan Avenue, Circle 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222289152Fax : +88-02-9894526E-mail : [email protected] Web : https://bd.statebank/

39. Trust Bank LimitedShadhinata Tower Bir Shrestho Shaheed Jahangir Gate546 Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka 1206Tel. : +88-02-44870030-31Fax : +88-02-44870051E-mail : [email protected] : www.trustbank.com.bd

40. United Commercial Bank LimitedBulus Center, Plot CWS (A)-1Road 34, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55668070, 09611999999Fax : +88-02-8852504 E-mail : [email protected] : www.ucb.com.bd


NON-BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: LEASING & INVESTMENT

41. IDLC Finance LimitedBay's Galaria (1st Floor), 57 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8835885, 8834990-4Fax : +88-02-8834377, 8835887E-mail : [email protected] : www.idlc.com

42. Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Co. Ltd. (IIDFC)Metropolitan Chamber Building (6th Floor)122-124 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9559311-2, 09611016647Fax : +88-02-9568987 E-mail : [email protected] : www.iidfc.com

43. IPDC Finance Ltd.Hosna Centre (4th Floor) 106 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09612 885533, 55068931-36Fax : +88-02-55068930 E-mail : [email protected] : www.ipdcbd.com

44. International Leasing and Financial Services LimitedDR Tower (13th floor) 65/2/2 Bir Protik Gazi Golam Dastagir RoadPurana Paltan, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9559639, 9586671-75Fax : +88-02-9559640E-mail : [email protected] : www.ilfsl.com

45. National Housing Finance and Investments LimitedConcord Baksh Tower (7th floor) Plot 11 A, Road 48, Block CWN(A) Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09609200555, 9614480 9670612-4Fax : +88-02-58811652, 9671016E-mail : [email protected] : www.nationalhousingbd.com

46. The UAE-Bangladesh Investment Company LimitedErectors House (5th Floor)18 Kemal Ataturk Avenue Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213Tel. : +88-02-222288203Fax : +88-02-58810718E-mail : [email protected] : www.ubinco.com

47. Uttara Finance and Investments LimitedUttara Centre (11th Floor), 102 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-223388353, 223385196, 223387105, 2233157Fax : +88-02-9552461E-mail : [email protected] : www.uttarafinance.biz

NON-BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: INSURANCE

48. Bangladesh General Insurance Co. Ltd.42 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9555073-4Fax : +88-02-9564212E-mail : [email protected] : www.bgicinsure.com

49. Eastern Insurance Company Limited44, Dilkusha C/A, (2nd floor), Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-223383033-34, 223384246-48Fax : +88-02-9569735E-mail : [email protected] : www.easterninsurancebd.com

50. Eastland Insurance Company Limited13 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223384600Fax : +88-02-9565706E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.eastlandinsurance.com

51. Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd.Green Delta Aims Tower (6th floor), 51/52 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09613444888, 02-222263902, 222261170Fax : +88-02-9851124 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.green-delta.com

52. Pioneer Insurance Company LimitedRangs Babylonia (5th Floor) 246 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel : +88-02-8878901, 8878910Fax : +88-02-8878913-14 E-mail : [email protected] : www.pioneerinsurance.com.bd

53. Pragati Insurance LimitedPragati Bhaban (16th Floor)20-21 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-55012680-2 Fax : +88-02-55013694E-mail : [email protected] : www.pragatiinsurance.com

54. Reliance Insurance LimitedShanta Western Tower (Level-5) Space 503 & 504, 186, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208Tel. : +88-02-8878836-44Fax : +88-02-8878831-4E-mail : [email protected] : www.reliance.com.bd


57. A. Hossain & Associates3B Outer Circular Road Maghbazar, Dhaka 1217Tel. : +88-02-48311492Fax : +88-02-9344356E-mail : [email protected] : www.ahossainandassociates.com

58. Dr. Kamal Hossain & AssociatesMCCI Building, 122-124 Motijheel C/A Dhaka 1000 Tel. : +88-02-9564954 +88-02-9552946, 9560655Fax : +88-02-9564953E-mail : [email protected] : www.khossain.com

59. Fida M. Kamal & Associates (Barristers & Advocates)64 Purana Paltan (3rd floor)Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9567646, 9565618 Fax : +88-02-9567641E-mail : [email protected]

55. Sadharan Bima Corporation33 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9572277, 9552070Fax : +88-02-9564197E-mail : [email protected] : www.sbc.gov.bd

56. United Insurance Company LimitedCamelia House, 22 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueDhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-58615351, 58614476, 58611720-2Fax : +88-02-58614475E-mail : [email protected] : www.unitedinsurance.com.bd

60. Rokanuddin Mahmud and AssociatesHouse 21, Road 7, Block FNear Banani Thana, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9822315, 9822317Fax : +88-02-9822319 E-mail : [email protected]

61. Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & AssociatesConcord Ovilash (1st Floor)House 62, Road 11A Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209Tel. : +88-02-58151535Fax : +88-02-58151136E-mail : [email protected] : www.siaalaw.com

LAW FIRMS


NATIONAL COMPANIES

62. Abdul Monem Limited Monem Business District 111 Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road (Sonargaon Road), Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9632011-13, 9632304-10Fax : +88-02-9632315E-mail : [email protected] : www.amlbd.com

63. A. K. Khan & Company Ltd.Bay’s Galleria (2nd Floor)57 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8833510, 8833521Fax : +88-02-8831275E-mail : [email protected] : www.akkhan.com

64. A. K. Khan Telecom Ltd.57 & 57A Uday Tower (9th floor)Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8833873, 9892169Fax : +88-02-8833872E-mail : [email protected] : www.akkhan.com

65. Alpha Tobacco Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Jatiya Scout Bhaban, 70/1 Purana Paltan Line Kakrail (9th floor), DhakaTel. : +88-02-48313553, 48322722Fax : +88-02-48313553E-mail : [email protected]

66. Apex Footwear LimitedHouse 6, Road 137 Block-SE(D), Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55044841Fax : +88-02-55044843E-mail : [email protected] : www.apexfootwearltd.com

67. Arlinks LimitedRed Crescent Concord Tower (11th Floor) Suite-B, 17 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212 Tel : +88-02-222287255, 222280257Fax : +88-02-222288388E-mail : [email protected] : www.arlinksgroup.com

68. ASM Chemical Industries Limited.240 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208Tel : +88-02-8879178-80Fax : +88-02-8879184E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.asmchemical.com

69. Azim GroupScout Bhaban (3rd Floor)70/1 Inner Circular Road, Kakrail, Dhaka 1000Tel : +88-02-9335693, 48317798Fax : +88-02-8312964, 48312964E-mail : [email protected] : www.azimgroup.com

70. Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd.Plot 56/A, Block C, Umme Kulsum Road Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229Tel. : +88-02-8432289-93Fax : +88-02-55037257, 8432196E-mail : [email protected] : www.bashundharapapermills.com

71. Bay Consolidation (Pvt.) Limited4F Chowdhury Centre, 23/Ka New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-58317651-3Fax : +88-02-9355229E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.chowdhurygroup.com

72. Bengal Fine Ceramics LimitedHH Bhaban (4th Floor)52/1 New Eskaton, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9343948E-mail : [email protected] : www.bfcl.net

73. DBL Ceramics Ltd.Capita South Avenue Tower, (6th Floor)House 50, Road 3, Gulshan Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9127574, 58817735-6Fax : +88-02-8140214, 58817737E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.dbl-group.com

74. Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd.9-F Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223384601-7, 41040189-99Fax : +88-02-223384727E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.dsebd.org

75. Elite Group of IndustriesSouth Avenue Tower (2nd floor)House 50, Road 3, 7 Gulshan AvenueGulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel : +88-02-9859998Fax : +88-02-9883681E-mail : [email protected] : www.aquapaints.com

76. Envoy Garments LimitedEnvoy Tower18/E Lake Circus Kalabagan West Panthapath, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9102583-90Fax : +88-02-9103128-9E-mail : [email protected] : www.envoy-group.com


77. Envoy Textiles LimitedEnvoy Tower18/E Lake Circus, KalabaganWest Panthapath, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9102583-90Fax : +88-02-9103128-9, 9130162E-mail : [email protected] : www.envoy-group.com

78. ETBL Holdings LimitedSuvastu Tower (9th Floor)69/1 Panthapath, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9641283-4Fax : +88-02-9641285E-mail : [email protected]

79. ETBL Securities & Exchange Ltd.Suvastu Tower (9th Floor)69/1 Panthapath, Dhaka 1205Tel. : +88-02-9641351-4Fax : +88-02-9641285E-mail : [email protected] : www.etblsecurities.com

80. Evince GroupLotus Kamal Tower (Level 7 & 12)57 Joar Sahara C/A, Nikunja-2 New Airport Road, Dhaka 1229Tel. : +88-02-8900066-7, 8900696-97Fax : +88-02-8900897E-mail : [email protected] : www.evincegroup.com

81. Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) House 16, Road 23, Block BBanani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-55033759, 55033760Fax : +88-02-55033761E-mail : [email protected] : www.finexelbd.org

82. Green Textile LimitedHouse 17, Road 15, Sector 3 Rabindra Sarani, Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +8809611008899Fax : +88-02-892070E-mail : [email protected] : www.epichk.com

83. HRC Syndicate Limited11/F HRC Bhaban, 46 Kawran Bazar C/A Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-9115183-4, 9133418-22Fax : +88-02-9128991-2, 8110993E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] : www.hrcbd.com

84. Ha-Meem Denim Ltd.TML Tower, 387 South Tejgoan I/A Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-09666779779Fax : +88-02-8170623, 8170583E-mail : [email protected] : www.hameemgroup.net

85. ICE Technologies LimitedApt A3-B3, House 10, Road 2/A, Sector 11 Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-02-9899042, 9899479E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.icebd.com

86. Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.40 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed SaraniTejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-8891688-703 Fax : +88-02-8891190-91E-mail : [email protected] : www. inceptapharma.com

87. International Trade Connection (Pte) Ltd.Arcadia Grove ApartmentHouse 6, Apt. 5A3, Road 15 (New) 28(Old) Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209Tel. : +88-02-8825801Mobile : +8801819199985E-mail : [email protected]

88. IOE (Bangladesh) Limited"Z Tower", House 4 (5th floor) Road 132, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222286319, 222285134 222262174Fax : +88-02-8833612E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.ioe.com.bd

89. J M Agro Fisheries173/3 Badsha Market, Khatungonj, ChattogramTel. : +031-638886Fax : +031-2867447E-mail : [email protected]

90. Karnaphuli Fertilizer Co. Ltd. (KAFCO)IDB Bhaban (13th Floor)E/8-A Rokeya Sharani Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207Tel. : +88-02-9183141-42, 9183139Fax : +88-02-9183140E-mail : [email protected] : www.kafcobd.com

91. MB Knit Fashion Ltd.B/164-166 & B/185-187 BSCIC Industrial Estate Fatullah, Narayanganj 1420Tel. : +88-02-47671112-3E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.mbknit.com

92. Meghna Group of IndustriesFresh Villa, House 15 Road 34, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9887545 +88-02-9889490, 09666777055Fax : +88-02-222289361E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.mgi.org


93. The Merchants LimitedMerchants HouseHouse 5/C, Road 13Sector 3, Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-02-58953645-9Fax : +88-02-58950379E-mail : [email protected] : www.themerchantsltd.com

94. Mir Akhter Hossain LimitedRed Crescent Borak TowerLevel 7, 71-72 Old Elephant RoadEskaton Garden, Ramna, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-55138533-35Fax : +88-02-55138530E-mail : [email protected] : www.mirakhter.net

95. The Mohammadi LimitedLotus Kamal Tower-1, Level 1057 Zoar Shahara, Nikunja-2 (North)Dhaka 1229Tel. : +88-02-48952704Fax : +88-02-48959254E-mail : [email protected] : www.mohammadigroup.com

96. Navana Limited205-207 Tejgaon, I/A Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-9892911, 9893048Fax : +88-02-8832980E-mail : [email protected] : www.navana.com

97. Newage Garments Ltd. 42/I Indira Road, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-09612639243E-mail : [email protected] : www.newage-group.com

98. Newage Textiles Ltd.42/E, Indira Road, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-09612639243E-mail : [email protected] : www.newage-group.com

99. New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh LimitedShanta Western TowerO/S-801, Level 8, 186 Tejgaon Industrial Area Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-8878701-03, 8878705-09Fax : +88-02-8878704E-mail : [email protected] : www.newzealanddairybd.com

100. Plummy Fashions LimitedFlat 502, Concord Tower113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-48317240, 09611522522Fax : +88-02-9347851E-mail : [email protected] : www.plummyfashions.com

101. Prime Textile Spinning Mills LimitedSena Kalyan Bhaban (8th Floor)195 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223384851-3Fax : +88-02-9564857E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.primegroup.com.bd

102. Sanofi Bangladesh Limited6 Excelsia Tower, 2/A Segun Bagicha Rd Dhaka 1000Tel. : +880 9678000777Fax : +88-02-9550009 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.sanofi.com.bd

103. Scholastica LimitedHouse 3/D, Road 2/A, Block JBaridhara, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58956053-4, 58950488, 48952207 Fax : +88-02-58950443E-mail : [email protected] : www.scholasticabd.com

104. Square Pharmaceuticals LimitedSquare Centre 48 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8833047-56, 9859007Fax : +88-02-9834941,9848768E-mail : [email protected] : www.squarepharma.com.bd

105. Square Textiles LimitedSquare Centre 48 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212Tel. : +88-02-8833047-56 Fax : +88-02-9828768, 9848609E-mail : [email protected] : www.textile.squaregroup.com

106. Star Particle Board Mills Ltd.Shanta Western Tower (Level 13)Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Road, 186 Tejgaon I/ADhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-8878800-11,9130776Fax : +88-02-8878815 E-mail : [email protected] : www.partexstargroup.com

107. S. S. Shipping & Trading Ltd.Symphony (7th Floor), Plot-SE(F)9, Road 142South Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222260733Fax : +88-02-222260676E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]

108. Shasha Denims Ltd.House 23, Road 129, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222260548, 222290659 +88-02-222264679, 222291632Fax : +88-02-222284761E-mail : [email protected] : www.shashadenims.com


109. Shohagpur Textile Mills LimitedRichmond Concord (5th floor)68 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-222285205, 222295208Fax : +88-02-58817567E-mail : [email protected] : www.purbanigroup.com

110. Sheltech Ceramics Limited Sheltech Tower, 60 Sheikh Russel Square (New), 55 Lake Circus, Kalabagan (Old) West Panthapath, Dhaka Tel. : +88-09612550055 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Web : www.sheltechceramics.com

111. Summit Alliance Port LimitedThe Alliance Building63 Pragati Sarani, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55048284Fax : +88-02-55048450E-mail : [email protected] : www.saplbd.com

112. The Sylhet Tea Company Limited67 Motijheel C/A (2nd Floor), Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9554349, 9552001Fax : +88-02-9568865E-mail : [email protected]

113. Transcom Beverages LimitedGulshan Tower (10th Floor), Plot 31 Road 53, Gulshan North C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8834586,9862220 Fax : +88-02-222284644E-mail : [email protected] : www.transcombd.com

114. Transcom LimitedGulshan Tower (4th Floor), Plot 31Road 53, Gulshan North C/A, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-48811074-5Fax : +88-02-9887376, 9887373E-mail : [email protected] : www.transcombd.com

115. Transmarine Logistics Ltd.Jahangir Tower, (6th floor)10 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueKawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-9125792-96, 9130641Fax : +88-02-8127901E-mail : [email protected] : www.mghgroup.com

116. Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd.Borak Mehnur (Level-16) 51/B Kemal Ataturk Avenue Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9885116-23, 9854893Fax : +88-02-9854894E-mail : [email protected] : www.uhrlbd.com

117. Van Ommeren Tank Terminal Bangladesh Ltd.North Potenga, Chattogram 4000Tel. : +88-031-741858, 741884 +88-031-740921, 2501289Fax : +88-031-741514 E-mail : [email protected]

MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

118. Berger Paints Bangladesh LimitedBerger HouseHouse 8, Road 2, Sector 3 Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-02-48953665 Fax : +88-02-48951350, 8951350E-mail : [email protected] : www.bergerbd.com

119. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co. Ltd.New DOHS Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1206Tel. : +88-02-48811279-83Fax : +88-02-9842786E-mail : [email protected] : www.batbangladesh.com

120. Bureau Veritas (BIVAC) Bangladesh Ltd.84 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueFarmgate, Dhaka-1215Tel. : +88-02-9129723-4, 9127714 Fax : +88-02-9126486, 8117891E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.bureauveritas.com

121. DHL Worldwide Express (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd.Molly Capita Centre ( Level 4 & 5) 76 Bir Uttam Mir Showket Road Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-55668101, 9895810Fax : +88-02-9841692E-mail : [email protected] : www.dhl.com

122. Duncan Brothers (Bangladesh) LimitedCamelia House22 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9661397-8, 58611720-2Fax : +88-02-58613576E-mail : [email protected] : www.duncanbd.com

123. Expeditors (Bangladesh) Ltd.South Breeze Square, Level 452 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9890594-6Fax : +88-02-9890775, 8822887E-mail : [email protected] : www.expeditors.com


124. Li & Fung Bangladesh LimitedABC Heritage, Plot 2 & 4Jashim Uddin Avenue, Sector 3 Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230 Tel. : +88-02-55669922Fax : +88-02-8931036E-mail : [email protected] : www.lifung.com

125. Linde Bangladesh Limited285 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-8870322-27, 8870341-45Fax : +88-02-8870365, 8870336 E-mail : [email protected] : www.linde.com.bd

126. LSI Industries Ltd.55 Suhrawardi Avenue, Gulshan, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9883525, 9883526 E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] : www.lsitwn.com

127. Nestle’ Bangladesh LimitedNina Kabbo, Level 4, 227 Tejgaon I/AGulshan Link Road, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-09609609222Fax : +88-02-9887453, 9896570E-mail : [email protected] Web : www.nestle.com

128. Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI)C/O GraphicPeople Ltd. (3rd Floor), Plot 76/A Road 11, Block M, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +8801777700752E-mail : [email protected] : www.nccib.com

129. Puls Trading Far East LtdHouse 8/A, Plot 1 (Hadi Tower)Road 50, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-09609000466Fax : +88-02-9885387, 9863032E-mail : [email protected] : www.hm.com

130. Robi Axiata Limited53 Nafi Tower, Gulshan South Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : 09610 000 888Fax : +88-02-9885463 E-mail : [email protected] : www.robi.com.bd

131. Siemens Bangladesh LimitedLaila Tower (7th & 8th Floor)8 Gulshan South Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9893536 Fax : +88-02-9893597 E-mail : [email protected] : www.siemens.com.bd

132. Singer Bangladesh LimitedHouse 5B, Road 126, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58815797, 9845864 Fax : +88-02-9858247, 9857624E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Web : www.singerbd.com

133. Tradewind GmbHBaliaree (2nd Floor), House 30,Road 130, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-8834831-2E-mail : [email protected] : www.tradewindfinance.com

134. Tyser Risk Management Bangladesh Limited (TRMBL)Awal Center, Level 4, 34 Kemal Ataturk AvenueBanani C/A, Dhaka-1213Tel. : +88-02-55042326-7, 55042048E-mail : [email protected] : www.trmbl.com

135. Unilever Bangladesh LimitedZ.N. Tower, Plot 2, Road 8Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9888452Fax : +88-02-8811560E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] : www.unilever.com

136. United Dhaka Tobacco Company LimitedLevel 9-10-11-12, Rangs RD CentrePlot-SE(F)3, Gulshan Avenue Dhaka-1212Tel. : +88-09612115500Fax : +88-02-9857624E-mail : [email protected]


The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) Federation Bhaban, 60 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223380588, 223381470Fax : +88-02-9567621E-mail : [email protected] : www.fbcci.org

President : Mr. Md. Jashim UddinChief Executive Officer : Mr. Mohammad Mahfuzul HoqueNature of Business : Trade PromotionDate of Incorporation : 1973Recognition/Award : Recognized Worldwide

Brief outline of the organization: The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI), the apex Trade Organization of Bangladesh, speaks for the private sector in trade and industry. Total number of member bodies of FBCCI are 510. Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 90, Trade & Industrial Association: 400, Joint Chambers (with foreign countries): 20. FBCCI is managed by a Board of Directors elected biennial. The main objectives of the Federation are- to promote the interests of its member units, both Chambers and Associations; to develop trade, industry, agriculture, human resources and communication sectors in Bangladesh; and to project, encourage and safeguard the interests of the private sector through policy advocacy and intense interaction with the Government.

PROFILE OF ICC BANGLADESH MEMBERS

TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) DCCI Building, 65-66 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9552562, 9560732Fax : +88-02-9560830E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] : www.dhakachamber.com

President : Mr. Rizwan Ur RahmanSecretary General : Mr. Afsarul ArifeenNature of Business : Trade Promotion

Date of Incorporation : 10 March 1959

Recognition/Awards: DCCI achieved 1st Place in the Training Support Institution Award 2018 from ITC, Geneva; DCCI won the “MLS-SCM (P) Best Network Partner Institution Award 2010” of International Trade Centre (ITC) - UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva; ISO certification for the Chamber; Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Local Chamber Awards 2010; World Chambers Competition Award 2007.

Brief outline of the organization: Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), the voice of SMEs, serves as the first point of business contact, and a vibrant platform for putting forward facts-based opinions, suggestions and recommendations towards a brighter tomorrow in the sphere of trade, commerce and overall economy of Bangladesh. DCCI, the largest and most active Chamber of the country, established in 1958, was incorporated under the companies Act, V11 of 1913 as a limited company on March 10, 1959. It serves as a model of non-profit, service-oriented organization. It rendered very useful services for the development of business and industry in Bangladesh during last six decades. DCCI has been actively cooperating with various international agencies like UNDP, UNCTAD, WTO, ITC, ESCAP, UNIDO, USAID, CBI, World Bank, ICC, GTZ, ZDH, APO, JICA, IFC-BICF, JETRO, CIPE, SEDF, WCC, CCPIT etc. in carrying out various development project activities to create a favourable investment climate and promote trade and industry. Besides, DCCI have 114 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various foreign Chambers for promoting bilateral trade and economic cooperation.


Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka Chamber Building (4th Floor), 122-124 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223385208-11, 223354129-31Fax : +88-02-223385211, 223385212 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.mccibd.org

President : Ms. Nihad Kabir

Secretary General : Mr. Farooq Ahmed

Nature of Business : Trade Promotion

Date of Incorporation : 1904

Brief outline of the organization: Founded in 1904, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka (MCCI) is the oldest and the pre-eminent trade organization of Bangladesh. Its membership roll encompasses leading commercial and large industrial organizations of the country, including public sector corporations and local and multinational companies. The Chamber provides its members with a wide range of professional services in areas such as taxation, import-export, tariff and non-tariff measures, investment, WTO matters and other national and international economic and commercial concerns. The Chamber is represented in many Advisory Councils and Committees formed by various ministries of the Bangladesh. It also maintains effective working relations with development partners, e.g., the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Asia Foundation, etc. The Chamber regularly publishes monthly bulletin The Chamber News, and Quarterly Review and many other research reports.

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) WTC Building, 102/3 Agrabad C/A, Chattogram

Tel. : +88-031-713366-9, 031-711355Fax : +88-031-710183E-mail : [email protected] : www.chittagongchamber.com

President : Mr. Mahbubul Alam

Secretary In Charge : Engr. Mohd. FaruqueNature of Business : Service oriented organization

Date of Incorporation : 6 July 1963

Recognition/Awards: 7th Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Local Chamber Awards.

Brief outline of the organization: The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), the largest and most vibrant Chamber of Bangladesh, was incepted in 1906 in the then British era. The basic objective of Chittagong Chamber is to promote business, investment and protect the trade, commerce & industry of Bangladesh in general and those of Chittagong in particular. It works for the flourishment of the private sector with a view to stress on economic advancement of the country. CCCI consists of firms, companies and corporate bodies engaged in trade, commerce, industry, agriculture, manufacturing etc. The Chamber has 7000 (approx) members categorized into four classes namely Associate, Ordinary, Group and Town Association. A Board of Directors elected through direct voting of the members comprising one President, one Senior Vice-President, one Vice-President and 21 Directors manages the Chamber.


Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Shama Homes, Apt C-3, House 59, Road 1, Block I, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-222292913Fax : +88-02-222293049E-mail : [email protected] : www.ficci.org.bd

President : Mrs. Rupali ChowdhuryExecutive Director : Mr. T.I.M Nurul KabirNature of Business : Trade PromotionDate of Incorporation : 1 July 1963Recognition/Award : Recognized Worldwide

Brief outline of the organization: Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is a service oriented business association of the foreign investors operating in Bangladesh. Starting its journey in the year 1963 as the Agrabad Chamber of Commerce in Chittagong, the Chamber changed to its present name in 1987 and moved to Dhaka. The members of FICCI are some of the biggest corporate powerhouses in the country. At present, the Chamber comprises 203 members, operating in a wide spectrum of manufacturing, trading and service businesses and has been playing a catalytic role in the economic & social development of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) Jabber Tower (16th floor), 42 Gulshan Avenue, Road 135, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-9853478, 9859885Fax : +88-02-9851015, 9860301E-mail : [email protected] : www.bab-bd.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam MazumderSecretary General : Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman SarkerNature of Business : Advisory Service Organizations


Brief outline of the organization: Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has emerged as a forceful forum for exchanging views on problems being faced by the banking sector of Bangladesh and for formulating common policy guidelines in tackling such problems. BAB started its activities in 1993 with 9 commercial banks which now have increased to 29 out of 30 private commercial banks. The Association’s aim is to guide its member banks to inject dynamism and innovative banking practices, in line with global banking practices.The BAB’s important objectives are, to evolve a common thinking through exchange of views among the members towards solution of the problems faced by the banking sector, to provide guidance to member banks on conduct of banking business, to organize seminars/workshops/training programmes for bank officials.


Brief outline of the organization: Consistent with the privatisation policy the world over, the Government of Bangladesh took a decision in 1984 to allow operation of insurance companies in the private sector side by side with state-owned Sadharan Bima Corporation and Jiban Bima Corporation. As a result, a number of companies in the private sector came into being in 1985. The representatives of the private insurance companies decided to form the Association with 13 insurance companies, including 3 in life insurance, operating at that time in the private sector in the country as members. The total number of members stands now at 76 (45 general and 31 life). The objectives of BIA are to promote, support and protect the interests and welfare of the member companies, to help develop the healthy growth of insurance business in the country, to act on behalf of its members both collectively and individually in any matter affecting their interest, to issue tariffs and regulate rating of risks, to approach the government from time to time to take such steps as may be deemed expedient in the interests of the insurance industry as a whole.

Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) Hossain Tower (9th floor), 116 Naya Paltan, Box Culvert Road, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02- 48310179, 222226378Fax : +88-02-222226378E-mail : [email protected] : www.bia-bd.org

President : Sheikh Kabir HossainSecretary General : Mr. Nishith Kumar SarkerNature of Business : Apex Body of Insurance CompaniesDate of Incorporation : 25 May 1988

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) BGMEA Complex, House 7/7A, Sector 17, Block H-1, Uttara, Dhaka 1230Tel. : +88-09638012345E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] : www.bgmea.com.bd

President : Mr. Faruque HassanSecretary General : Mr. Faizur RahmanNature of Business : Trade AssociationDate of Incorporation : 1980

Brief outline of the organization: BGMEA is the apex apparel exporters’ trade body of 4425 apparel manufacturing companies of Bangladesh. BGMEA is dedicated to establish and promote contacts with foreign buyers, business and trade association, organizations and chambers, research organizations to develop the export base of apparels. BGMEA also acts as a pressure group to protect the interest of the sector and as promoter of trade negotiation in international market, global trade bodies like WTO, concerned UN agencies like ILO, UNCTAD etc.


Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA) 233/1 B. B. Road, Press Club Bhaban, (1st Floor & 3rd floor), Narayangonj 1400

Tel. : +88-02-58615910Fax : +88-02-9673337 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.bkmea.com

President : Mr. A.K.M Salim OsmanChief Executive Officer : Mr. Sulav ChowdhuryNature of Business : Trade OrganizationDate of Incorporation : 2 November 1996Recognition/Award : Recognized Worldwide

Recognition/Awards: Institutional Appreciation Crest 2018 by National Productivity Organization; Business Excellence Awards 2017: Best Work Place Safety & Health Recognition Award by South Asian Partnership Summit (SAPS); U.S. Green Building Council Certified Member since 2015; South Asian Partnership Summit & Business Awards (SAPS) in 2018.

Brief outline of the organization: BKMEA’s mission is to promote and enhance knitwear sector’s competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market through support services to its members i.e. capacity building of the sector and networking with all stakeholders. Starting with a minimum membership base, now it is an association of 2250 (up to September, 2019) knitwear manufacturers and exporters constituting the second largest exports earning sector of the country as well as in the world. To be specific, it is a research-based organization which advocates member driven policy intervention. To lead the world knitwear market, BKMEA is putting diligent efforts to diversify export market, and ensure better market access of the country’s knitwear products to EU, USA, China, South Africa, Japan and other potential countries across the world. BKMEA has set up knitwear export target of 21 billion US$ by 2021 and 41 billion by 2041. It has also targeted to convert one-fourth of its member units into green factories by 2021.

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) UTC Bhaban (Level 8), 8 Panthapath, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-48116358, 58156619Fax : +88-02-48113312E-mail : [email protected] : www.btmadhaka.com

President : Mr. Mohammad Ali KhokonAdditional Director & CEO : Mr. Monsoor AhmedNature of Business : Trade Association Date of Incorporation : 1983

Brief outline of the organization: BTMA is the national trade organization representing Yarn, Fabric Manufacturers and Textile Product Processors mills of the country under private sector. Exports of textiles and garments are the principal source of foreign exchange earnings. BTMA has around 1700 Member-Mills consisting of Spinning Mills, Weaving Mills and Dyeing and Finishing Mills.

BTMA is continuously in endeavor to overcome the existing and upcoming challenges to contribute in ease of doing business and reduce the cost of doing business of BTMA Member Mills. Investment in the Primary Textile Sector is 10 billion US$ and Textile Sector contributes 13% in GDP. Local fabric demand and the yarn demand for handloom are also met by Primary Textile Sector (PTS).

The Primary Textile Sector (PTS) supports 80-90% demand for yarn for knit industry and 35-40% demand of woven sector. Within 2022, PTS Industry will be able to provide support of 100% to the Knit Industry. Backward and Forward linkage industries provide employment around 4.5 million out of which 60% is female. Total Export of the country is 33674 million USD (FY 2019-20),out of 33674 Textile & Clothing export is 28823 million USD which is around 85.50% of the total export.


Agrani Bank Limited 9/D Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9566153-4, 9585749Fax : +88-02-9562346E-mail : [email protected] : www.agranibank.org

President : Dr. Zaid BakhtManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mohammad Shams-Ul IslamNature of Business : BankingDate of Incorporation : 17 May 2007

Recognition/Awards: NRB Remittance Award-2018, Arabian Banker Award-2017, NRB Remittance Award-2016, Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award-2016, NRB Remittance Award-2015, ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2014, NRB Silver Award for Remittance 2014, ICMAB Award-2009, ICAB Award-2009, ICAB First Prize for best published Account and Report 2008

Brief outline of the company: Agrani Bank Limited was incorporated as a State-owned Commercial Bank on 17 May 2007 under the Companies Act 1994. Agrani Bank emerged as a Nationalized Commercial Bank following the Bangladesh Banks (Nationalization) Order 1972 vide President’s Order No. 26 of 1972 under which former Habib Bank Limited and Commerce Bank Limited and renamed as Agrani Bank. On a going concern basis Agrani Bank Limited took over the business, assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of Agrani Bank through a vendor’s agreement signed on 15 November 2007 between the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Board of Directors of Agrani Bank Limited with retrospective effect from 1 July 2007. The paid up capital of the Bank is BDT 20,722.94 million. The Bank is engaged in its commercial banking activities in Bangladesh and abroad through 953 local branches and 335 correspondents worldwide. The Balance Sheet size of the Bank is BDT 839 billion. As one of the largest Bank in Bangladesh, Agrani Bank Limited plays a pivotal role in the economic sector of Bangladesh.

CORPORATE BODIES BANKS

AB Bank Limited 18 Skymark, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-223380312, 02223380315, +88-09678555000 Fax : +88-02-9564122, 9564123E-mail : [email protected] : www.abbl.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Muhammad A. (Rumee) AliPresident & Managing Director

: Mr. Tarique Afzal

Nature of Business : BankingDate of Incorporation : 31 December 1981

Brief outline of the company: Introducing Bangladesh to its very first private sector Bank, AB Bank Limited was incorporated was 31st December 1981. Arab Bangladesh Bank as formerly known starts its effective operation from 12th April 1982 with the mission to be the best performing bank of the country. AB has extensively widened its services over the last three decades at both home and abroad. The Bank opened its very first branch at Kawran Bazar on 12th April 1982, and now has a successful footprint of 105 branches including one overseas branch in Mumbai, India and 270 plus ATMs spread across the country. It has associated 5 subsidiary companies including one Off-shore Bank Unit and Custodial Services with its core banking activities.


BASIC Bank Limited Sena Kalyan Bhaban (6th Floor), 195 Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9568190Fax : +88-02-9564829E-mail : [email protected] : www.basicbanklimited.com

Chairman : Professor Dr. Abul HashemManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Anisur RahmanNature of Business : BankingDate of Incorporation : 2 August 1988

Bank Alfalah 168 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8833112-4Fax : +88-02-9896782E-mail : [email protected] : www.bankalfalah.com.bd

Chairman : Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al NahyanCountry Head : Mr. S. A. A. MasrurNature of Business : BankingDate of Incorporation : 16 May 2005

Brief outline of the company: BASIC Bank Limited (Bangladesh Small Industries and Commerce Bank Limited) registered under the Companies Act 1913 on the 2nd of August, 1988, started its operations from the 21st of January, 1989. It is governed by the Banking Companies Act 1991. The Bank was established as the policy makers of the country felt the urgency for a bank in the private sector for financing small scale Industries (SSIs). At the outset, the Bank started as a joint venture enterprise of the BCC Foundation with 70 percent shares and the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) with the remaining 30 percent shares. The BCC Foundation being non-functional following the closure of the BCCI, the Government of Bangladesh took over 100 percent ownership of the bank on 4th June 1992. Thus the Bank is state-owned. However, the Bank is not nationalized; it operates like a private bank as before.

Brief outline of the company: Bank Alfalah is a multinational bank having presence in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bahrain and UAE. The Bank is owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Group. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank partnered with the Bank in 2014 and holds a 15 percent stake in Bank Alfalah. Bank Alfalah Bangladesh operations commenced from 2005 with the acquisition of Shamil Bank of Bahrain. Since its commencement the bank has grown from a single branch operation to seven branches including Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet and has the aim to spread across the country in future through digital roadmap. The Bank provides financial solutions such as Corporate and Investment banking, Consumer Banking and Credit, Commercial, SME, Islamic and Asset Financing. The bank looks towards an optimistic future – it aims to continue investing in its core strengths to provide ‘best in class’ products and services to its diverse range of clients.


BRAC Bank Limited Anik Tower, 220/B Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8801301-32, 09677551001-31Fax : +88-02-222298910E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Website : www.bracbank.com

Chairman : Dr. Ahsan H. MansurManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Selim R. F. HussainNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 20 May 1999

Citibank, N.A. 8 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-096 6699 1000, 8833567 Fax : +88-02-9899126E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.asia.citibank.com/bangladesh/Corporate

Country Head : Mr. N. Rajashekaran Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 24 June 1995

Brief outline of the company: Citi has been present in Bangladesh since 1987. Today Citi has three branches, two banking offices and 147 employees in Bangladesh. Citi in Bangladesh operates across the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) supporting global multinational companies, large Bangladesh corporates, financial customers and public sector clients with award-winning cash management, trade services, agency and trust, and direct custody and clearing solutions, as well as FX and lending. Citi has a well-developed Financial Institutions business supporting the cross-border transactions of nationalized and private sector banks in the country. Citi also plays a vital role as the leading bookrunner of capital-market solutions for our clients in Bangladesh. Citi’s Corporate Bank serves local corporates and multinationals across several industries, providing vital linkage and an integrated perspective throughout the Bangladesh supply chain and business operations.

Brief outline of the company: BRAC Bank Limited, traded as ‘BRACBANK’ in Dhaka Stock Exchange, is one of the fastest growing banks in Bangladesh with focus on serving the SMEs. It is the only bank in the country with a market capitalization of US$1 billion. It was founded in 2001 to provide access to finance to the unbanked SMEs across the country. To realize potential and the dreams of SMEs, BRAC Bank was the first to introduce small-ticket collateral free loans to bring these grassroots entrepreneurs under the formal banking umbrella, thereby contributing significantly to revitalize the economy and generate employment. With 187 branches, 448 ATMs, 456 SME Unit Offices, 80 Agent Banking Outlets, BRAC Bank operation now cuts across all segments in financial hypermarket serving 1.2 million customers. BRAC Bank has been rated B+ by S&P and Ba3 by Moody’s. More than 40% of its publicly issued shares are owned by overseas investors.

Recognition/Awards: South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Award for Best Presented Annual Report for 2016 and 2017 (Two consecutive year); ICMAB Best Corporate Awards - Private Sector Banks – for 2016 and 2017 (Two consecutive year); ICAB Best Published Annual Reports 2016 Awards for Private Sector Banks – First Position; ICAB Best Published Annual Reports 2017 Awards for Private Sector Banks – Second Position; ADB’s “Most Progressive Bank on Gender Strategy and Implementation 2017”; AsiaMoney’s “Best Domestic Bank”, “Best Bank for CSR” & “Best Bank for Digital Banking” 2018; Women’s Market Champion Engagement Award from the Financial Alliance for Women (Formerly Global Banking Alliance for Women) in 2017 and 2018.

Recognition/Awards: Awarded as “Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank” in Bangladesh by Global Finance for 12 years in a row and recognized as “Best e-solution Bank” for corporates in Bangladesh by The Asset Magazine.


Brief outline of the company: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was incorporated in 1969. The Bank’s network in Sri Lanka covers the entire Island consists over 266 Branches, Service Points, Supermarket Outlets, 850 ATMs and Holiday Banking Centers. CBC’s overseas operations encompass Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Maldives, and Italy (money transfer service under the name Commex). In Bangladesh, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC commenced its banking business by acquiring the operations of Credit Agricole Indosuez (CAI) in November 2003 with two branches and two booths. Over the period of more than 15 years of operation in Bangladesh, CBC has expanded its branch network to 11 branches, 2 specialized OBU Centers and 6 SME Centers present in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chittagong, and Sylhet. Unique products and services, superior service quality and efficient and customized solutions to the requirements of corporate and personal banking customers are hallmarks of the successful stride of CBC in Bangladesh.

Brief outline of the company: City Bank, established in 1983, is a first generation private commercial bank in Bangladesh. The Bank has rapidly transformed over the years to remain relevant to the country’s fast-evolving economy, embraces global best practices and chooses to be at the forefront of technological initiatives. Unlike many, the Bank’s criteria for success is not only the bottom-line numbers but also the milestones towards becoming the most complete bank in the country and living up to its vision statement: “The Financial Supermarket with a Winning Culture Offering Enjoyable Experiences”. City Bank is a real time online bank having 132 branches and more than 350+ ATMs spread across the country. The bank is the sole franchisee of American Express brand in Bangladesh and provides a wide suite of deposit and loan products and solutions to cater to the requirements of the widest socio-economic population cross-section. The bank, with 3500+ employees, understands that being the ‘best’ means having the perfect balance of strong financials, quality customer service, value propositions, brand equity, technology and human factors. City Bank has come a long way towards that goal and can strongly claim to be the number one contender for the top spot. Widely regarded as a thought-leader in the local banking industry, City Bank is already recognized as the top financial brand of the country and is poised to become the most reputed financial institution soon. For more information please visit www.thecitybank.com.

Recognition/Awards: Euromoney Best Bank in Bangladesh, FinanceAsia Best Bank in Bangladesh, Global Finance Best Bank in Bangladesh, Asian Banker Best Bank in Bangladesh.

Recognition/Awards: Social Media Brand of the Year 2019 by the Asian Customer Engagement Forum (ACEF); Best Internet Bank in Sri Lanka – 2019 by Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine of the UK; Best Green Bank in Sri Lanka – 2018 by Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine of the UK; Best Bank in Sri Lanka – 2019 by USA based Global Finance Magazine; Most Innovative Customer Service Banking Brand in Sri Lanka – 2018 by UK-based Global Brand magazine; Bangladesh Operations; AAA – Credit Rating for 8 consecutive years by CRISL; Best Foreign Bank in Bangladesh – 2018 by UK-based Global Business Outlook (GBO) magazine.

The City Bank Limited City Bank Center, 136 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-58813483, 58814375Fax : +88-02-58814231, 9884446E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.thecitybank.com

Chairman : Mr. Aziz Al KaiserManaging Director : Mr. Mashrur ArefinNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 14 March 1983

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLCHadi Tower, NW(K)-1, Road 50, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-48810010, 9896054, 48810025Fax : +88-02-48810022, 48810023E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.combank.net

Chairman : Mr. Dharma Dheerasinghe CEO : Mr. Najith MeewanageNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 25 June 1969


Brief outline of the company: With a humble beginning in 1992, EBL moved forward with a small yet confident stride and a pledge to impacting lives positively. Today, EBL stands for service excellence, product innovation and world class banking experience. The most awarded bank in the country, EBL is also the first bank in the country to be rated by the world’s top credit rating agency Moody’s and was awarded Ba3. With highly skilled banking professionals, EBL is a leader in corporate banking having the capacity to finance from large-scale infrastructure and manufacturing projects to complex trade transactions. EBL is acclaimed for its one-stop service for local and foreign investors for its great compliance culture, strong relationship with regulators, central bank and security exchange commission. In retail banking, EBL is considered to be a game changer for its innovative products and services. The Singapore based business magazine The Asian Banker conferred Best Retail Bank of Bangladesh award to EBL for six consecutive years from 2013-2018. After establishing successful operation in China, Myanmar and Hong Kong, and having plans to open banking wings in neighbouring India, EBL is going forward to become a regional bank of South- Southeast Asia.

Brief outline of the company: Dhaka Bank was incorporated as a Public Limited Company on April 6, 1995 under Companies Act, 1994. The company commenced banking operations on July 5, 1995. Dhaka Bank is such a dream that spread in profusion modern banking prospects with deep attachment to its community and culture. A host of visionary entrepreneur friends inspired by a futurist leader set forth the fight of this great corporate voyage that echoed the speed of technology on the inner soul of Bangladesh. The Bank is widely recognized today for its exceptional service, simplicity, proximity and cutting-edge way of delivery. The Bank stood out for its financial strength and operational craftsmanship marking its position as the potential market player in all core areas of banking in the country. It got listed in DSE and CSE in 2000. Alongside a lasting bond with the corporate world, Dhaka Bank has got hold of a countrywide reach through a larger network of Branches, ATMs, ADMs, SME channels and SMS banking. As on December 2017, Dhaka Bank has made its vibrant presence at 101 Branches including 2 Islamic Banking Branches, 3 SME Service Centres, 56 ATMs, 20 ADMs, 1 Business Kiosk, 1 Customer Service Center and 2 Offshore Banking Units across the country. Catering to the needs of Capital Market, the Bank has established a subsidiary company named Dhaka Bank Securities Limited having 6 countrywide Branches. We expect to rise from the heart of Bangladesh as a stronger force in the market we serve. We are committed to our goals to create superior shareholder value in our quest for excellence as we grow and mature into a banking veteran.

Recognition/Awards: ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, ISO Certification, Moody’s Rating, PCI DSS Certificate, Euromoney Award, A Leader in Retail Banking, Best Transaction Bank in Bangladesh, IFC Award, FinanceAsia Award, Asiamoney Award, Superbrands Award.

Dhaka Bank Limited Plot-CWS (C)-10, Bir Uttam A K Khandakar Road, Gulshan 1,Ward 19, Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka 1212Tel. : +88-02-58314424, 58314425-31, 58314624-8

Fax : +8802 58314419E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.dhakabankltd.com

Chairman : Mr. Abdul Hai SarkerManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Emranul HuqNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 6 April 1995

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) 100 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55069014-18, 09666777325Fax : +88-02-9562364, 9554610E-mail : [email protected] : www.ebl.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Ali Reza Iftekhar Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 8 August 1992


Brief outline of the company: First Security Islami Bank Limited, a third generation progressive Shariah Based Private Commercial Bank with 178 Branches across the country and 3414 (Three Thousand Four Hundred Fourteen) nos. of employees, which is expanding with continuous growth of the economy.

Brief outline of the company: EXIM Bank, a lead Shariah-based commercial bank of the country with an asset of USD 4.40 billion and 81 deposit and 46 investment products has been catering to banking connoisseurs through 125 branches, 2 overseas exchange houses (London, UK and Toronto, Canada) and 1 merchant banking subsidiary on all possible modern platforms including internet banking, mobile banking, ATMs, CDMs, etc. for more than two decades with a slogan ‘together towards tomorrow’. In the constant pursuit for excellence with cutting-edge business tools, the bank looks forward to expanding overseas—presently opening of a finance company in Hong Kong and a full-fledged branch Riyadh, KSA is underway. Despite all its business achievements, of course in an AML-compliant way, it loves to go greenway and to be with the people wherever they are. It pioneers CSR move in the country. It has already been recognized worldwide with more than 29 national and international awards.

Recognition/Awards: ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017; Golden Medal Service Award 2016 by Worldwide Marketing Organization, Mexico; Islamic Finance Award-2013 by World Finance, UK; BIZZ Award-2013 and 2015 by the World Confederation of Business, USA; International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality-2012 by European Society for Quality; Research, Switzerland; European Quality Award 2014 by the European Business Assembly, UK; Branding Bangladesh Award 2014 by the Central for NRB, UK; SME Financing Award 2014 by Bangladesh Bank.; Arabian Banker Award 2017 by the Arabian Bankers Council

Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Limited Symphony, Plot SE (F): 9, Road 142, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55045621Fax : +88-02-55045559E-mail : [email protected] : www.eximbankbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam MazumderManaging Director & CEO : Dr. Mohammed Haider Ali MiahNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 2 June 1999

First Security Islami Bank LimitedRangs RD Center, Block SE (F), Plot 3, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1 Dhaka 1212 Tel. : +88-02-55045700Fax : +88-02-55045709E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.fsiblbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Mohammed Saiful Alam Managing Director & CEO : Syed Waseque Md. Ali Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 29 August 1999


Brief outline of the company: IFIC Bank is a first generation leading private sector bank of the country. Government of Bangladesh holding 32.75% shares of the Bank. The Bank has strong presence in retail & corporate Banking, Money Market, Foreign Exchange Market. Apart from strong correspondent network, IFIC has Joint Venture Banks & Exchange Company in Nepal, Oman, Pakistan & UK.

Brief outline of the company: HSBC opened its first office in Dhaka, in 1996. Since its establishment, staying true to its purpose, HSBC has been striving to become a trusted partner of Bangladesh’s economic growth and prosperity. We have 850+ dedicated employees working in our key business areas: Commercial Banking including award winning Payments and Cash Management Services and Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Retail Banking and Global Markets. Today, HSBC serves customers in capital city Dhaka and port city Chattogram through seven branches. We are the only bank in Bangladesh that has a presence in all 8 Export Procession Zones (EPZs) of the country expediting trade. We help commercial enterprises to achieve the right financing mix by providing innovative financing solutions, mobilising credit for energy and power, telecommunications, infrastructure (cement, steel and related industries) and export oriented industries. We are aligned with the development strategy of Bangladesh, and have supported selective long term projects which support other economic drivers like employment, social and environmental improvement etc. At HSBC, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is referred as Corporate Sustainability (CS) to recognize the wider commitments to communities in which we operate. Today our sustainability approach focuses on three main areas: sustainable finance; sustainable supply chains; and employability and financial capability.

Recognition/Awards: Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2019 - #1 Trade Finance Bank in Bangladesh; Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2019 - Best in Service for Trade Finance in Bangladesh; 2019 Asiamoney Best Banks Awards – Best CSR Bank, Bangladesh; The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2019 - Best Service Provider-Trade Finance, Bangladesh; The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2019 - Best Service Provider-Structured Trade Finance, Bangladesh; The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2019 - Best Service Provider-Supply Chain, Bangladesh; The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards 2019 - Best Renminbi Bank, Bangladesh

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Bangladesh Shanta Western Tower (L 4), 186 Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Ali Road, (Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road), Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-0966 633 1000 Fax : +88-02-88 788 64-65E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.hsbc.com.bd

Chief Executive Officer : Mr. Mahbub ur RahmanNature of Business: : Banking Services Date of Incorporation: : 3 December 1996

International Finance Investment and Commerce Bank Limited (IFIC) IFIC Tower, 61 Purana Paltan, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-09666716250 Fax : +88-02-9563237E-mail : [email protected] : www.ificbank.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Salman F. Rahman Managing Director & CEO : Mr. M Shah Alam Sarwar Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 8 October 1976


Brief outline of the company: Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, the first private sector Islamic bank in South-East Asia, was established in 1983. The Bank is committed to conduct all banking and investment activities on the basis of Islamic Shariah. Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited through its steady progress and continued success has, by now, attained the unique position of a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh and a leading Islamic financial institution in the Islamic banking world.

Recognition/Awards: Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited receives World’s Best Islamic Bank CIBAFI award 2019 and Best Bank Award by General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) in its 37 AGM in Jeddah, K. S. A.; The Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieves “Best Emerging CEO in Islamic Banking” Award conferred by UK-based financial intelligence house Cambridge IF Analytica.; In addition, Islami Bank received SAFA, ICMAB, ICAB, The Banker, Global Finance, Bangladesh Bank Award and SME Foundation Awards on several times.

Brief outline of the company: Janata Bank Ltd., the second largest Nationalized Commercial Bank of Bangladesh, has been incorporated on 21st May, 2007 under Companies Act 1994. The Bank (100% owned by the Bangladesh Government) took over the Assets and Liabilities of Janata Bank, established in 1972 through the Bank’s Nationalization Order (Presidential Order No. 26 of 1972). Starring from poverty reduction, Bank is playing a significant role towards industrial development and has a remarkable investment in agro-based industry and multifarious micro-credit programs. The Bank is also providing prompt and efficient services to the beneficiary of the foreign remittance through its Exchange Company and Foreign Corresponding Banks. Bank’s mission is “to be recognized as the leading commercial bank” by providing retail and corporate banking services and as a trusted and respected partner in the social and economic development of the country.

Recognition/Awards: Best Bank-Bangladesh world’s Best bank Award, 2006 by Global Finance; Bank of the Year (2001 to 2006) by “The Banker” – Financial Times London; The Asian Banking Awards (2004 & 2005) by the Asia Pacific Banker Congress (APBC); International Trade Fair Awards-Bangladesh.

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Islami Bank Tower, 40 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9560099, 9567161, 9563040Fax : +88-02-9564532E-mail : [email protected] : www.islamibankbd.com

Chairman : Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, Ph.DManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mohammed Monirul MoulaNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 13 March 1983

Janata Bank Limited 110, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9587639, 9560000Fax : +88-02-9560869E-mail : [email protected] : www.janatabank-bd.com

Chairman : Professor Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur RahmanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Abdus Salam Azad Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 21 May 2007


Brief outline of the company: Mashreq began life as the Bank of Oman, based in Dubai, in 1967, and has emerged as one of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with strong presence through its international offices spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, as well as financial capitals of the world. Mashreq Bank started its journey in Bangladesh as a liaison office in 2001. Having relationship with 43 banks, Mashreq Bangladesh is now one of the leading corresponding banks in Bangladesh.

Mashreq Bank psc South Breeze Square (12th Floor), Plot No. 52 (old) and 90 (New), Block CES (A), Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55068862E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.mashreq.com

Country Representative : Mr. Kazi Ziaul IslamNature of Business : Correspondent BankingDate of Incorporation : 4th October 2000

Brief outline of the company: MBL has a well-structured and prudent Board capable of formulating policy guidelines to cope up with the challenges of ever changing and highly competitive banking industry of Bangladesh. Management of the Bank consists of very dynamic and professional people having the capacity to navigate the Bank towards sustainable growth trajectory.

The core activities of the Bank are to provide all kinds of commercial banking services including Deposits Mobilization, Corporate Banking, SME and Consumer Businesses, Discounting Bills, Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange, Off Shore Banking, Treasury Function, Card Business, Mobile Banking (MyCash), Internet Banking, Agent Banking, Digital Financial Services through MBL Rainbow etc.

MBL has broad network coverage across the country. Currently the Bank is running with 150 branches, 11 sub-branches and 3 subsidiaries and 2 Off-shore Banking Units (OBU), Islamic Banking Services through 45 branches in addition to conventional banking under the brand ‘Taqwa’. Total employees of the Bank are 2,426 as on June 30, 2021.

Membership: MBL is the proud member of International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB), Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE), Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited (CSE), Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB), The Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (IBB), Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC), Association of Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Bangladesh (ACCOB), Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), FCI, Primary Dealers Bangladesh Limited (PDBL) and Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealer Association (BAFEDA).

Mercantile Bank Limited 61 Dilkusha Commercial Area, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223382295, 09612955933 Fax : +88-02-9561213E-mail : [email protected] : www.mblbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Morshed Alam, MPManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Quamrul Islam ChowdhuryNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : May 20 1999


Brief outline of the company: MTB’s growth over the past 19 years is attributed to its reputation as a compliant bank, formulation of timely strategy and customer-centric culture supported by good governance. The bank has successfully carried on the legacy built by the founders of MTB. The slightest shift in our firm commitment of being responsible in our business activities and accountable to the society has never been an option. And after 19 years, the result is more visible than ever: a bank with a clean image, excellent reputation, enviable structure and a team, which is efficient and dedicated. With an unyielding attitude towards upholding the notions, upon which the organization has been built, MTB is now all set to focus more on the growth trajectory. Maneuvering the constant shifts in the market, warding off threats in the technology front and becoming a cut above the rest is the new challenge. MTB, with all the resources in its arsenal, is committed to rising to the top as a resurgent force.

Recognition/Awards: “SME Bank of the Year” and best “Women Entrepreneurs’ Friendly Bank of the Year” by Bangladesh Bank and SME Foundation, ‘The Golden Globe Tigers Summit Awards 2015 for Excellence & Leadership in Branding & Marketing’, the Best Financial Institution of 2014 at the DHL-Daily Star Business Awards 2015 and ADB Gender Champion Award as part of Asian Development Bank’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) 2018.

Mutual Trust Bank Limited MTB Center, 26 Gulshan Avenue, Plot 5, Block SE (D), Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-58812298, 02-222283966Fax : +88-02-222264303E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.mutualtrustbank.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. WakiluddinManaging Director & CEO : Syed Mahbubur Rahman Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 29 September 1999

Brief outline of the company: NBL is one of the leading first-generation private sector banks in Bangladesh commencing its banking operation on 23rd March, 1983. At present Authorized Capital of the Bank is Tk. 2,450.00 million and paid up capital is Tk. 1,208.20 million. Total Assets of the Bank was Tk. 46,796.00 million as on 31st December 2006. In recognition of its performance based on the year 2006, NBL has been award Credit Rating “A” in the long run and “ST2” in the short run. NBL has remained included in the DSE-20 and CSE-30 categories of Indexes.

Recognition/Awards: NBL has awarded Crest for publication of best Annual Report in 1999 and 2000 and “Certificate of Appreciation” in 2001 by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). NBL received international award styled as “Most Outstanding Performance Among Banks in South Asia-2005” from the Western Union.

National Bank Limited 116/1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Banglamotor, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-55138301Fax : +88-02-41032460E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.nblbd.com

Chairman : Mrs. Monowara SikderManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Shah Syed Abdul BariNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 23 March 1983


Brief outline of the company: With the mission of mobilizing resources from within Bangladesh to contribute to the country’s development, NCC bank started its journey as an Investment Company. After being permitted to operate as a full-fledged Private Commercial Bank in 1993, NCC Bank has acquired commendable reputation by providing wide range of Products & Services. It has always been adopting latest technologies to meet the requirements of its customer and investors.

National Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank Limited NCC Bank Bhaban, 13/1-13/2, Toyenbee Circular Road, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223381901, 223381903-4, 223383981-3Fax : +88-02-9566290E-mail : [email protected] : www.nccbank-bd.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Abul BasharManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mohammad Mamdudur RashidNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 25 November 1985

Brief outline of the company: ONE Bank Ltd is a Private sector Commercial Bank, sponsored by a group of renowned Bangladeshi Industrialists, business persons and qualified non-resident Bangladeshi professionals like Medical Practitioners, Scientist & Chartered Accountants. The Bank is managed by skilled banking professionals with varying degrees of experience and exposure, recruited from the leading Local and Foreign Banks. The Bank offers a host of diverse financial services and solutions to both institutional and individual clients to their unique requirements.

Recognition/Awards: ICMAB Best Corporate Award in 2012 & 2015 by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh and Letter of Appreciation received from Bangladesh Bank for achieving the disbursement target of Agricultural and Rural Credit for the year 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.

ONE Bank Limited HRC Bhaban (3nd Floor), 46 Karwan Bazar C/A, Dhaka 1215Tel. : +88-02-53012505Fax : +88-02-55012516E-mail : [email protected] : www.onebankbd.com

Chairman : Mr. A. S. M. Shahidullah KhanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. M. Fakhrul AlamNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 12 May 1999


Brief outline of the company: Prime Bank Limited is second generation private bank. The mode of banking includes conventional and Islamic Banking. It also performs merchant banking function under the license issued by Securities and Exchange Commission, Dhaka. The Bank has offshore Banking Unit at Savar EPZ with the aim to offer innovative banking services to the global customers. The Bank opened its fully owned subsidiary “Prime Exchange Co. Pvt. Ltd.” in 2006 in Singapore. Credit Rating Information Services Limited has upgraded its rating of Prime Bank Limited from A+ to AA in 2007.

Recognition/Awards: ICAB Award (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh) 2001–2004.; SAFA Merit Award (South Asian Federation of Accountants) 2002, 2004, 2005; FNS (Financial News Service) Business Award 2005.

Prime Bank Limited Adamjee Court Annex Building-2, 119-120 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223387265, 223390747-8 (PABX)Fax : +88-02-9560977, 9567230E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.primebank.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Tanjil ChowdhuryManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Hassan O. RashidNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 12 February 1995

Brief outline of the company: The Bank was initially emerged in the Banking scenario of the then East Pakistan as Eastern Mercantile Bank Limited. The Bank was nationalized in 1972 and renamed as Pubali Bank. This Bank was denationalized in 1983 as a private bank and renamed as Pubali Bank Limited. Since inception, this Bank has been playing a vital role in socio-economic, industrial and agricultural development as well as in the overall economic development of the country through savings mobilization and investment of funds. At Present, Pubali Bank is the largest private commercial bank having 473 branches and it has the largest real time centralized online banking network.

Recognition/Awards: ICMAB Top Ten Remittance Award 2016 & 2017, Trade Award 2017, 8th Higherst Tax Payer in 2015-16, 5th Highest Tax Payer in 2016-17. 14th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Report 2013.

Pubali Bank Limited 26 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223381614Fax : +88-02-9564009E-mail : [email protected],

[email protected] Website : www.pubalibangla.com

Chairman : Mr. Monzurur RahmanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 30 June 1983


Brief outline of the company: Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) commenced its commercial operation in accordance with principle of Islamic Shariah on the 10th May 2001 under the Bank Companies Act, 1991. The Bank is listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited. It has a subsidiary company namely “Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities Limited” for doing brokerage business. The Board of Directors enjoys high credential in the business arena of the country. The Management Team is strong and supportive equipped with excellent professional knowledge and experience. SJIBL through its 129 branches across the country offering various service products both investment & deposit. Islamic Banking, in essence, is not only INTEREST-FREE banking business, it carries deal wise business product thereby generating real income and thus boosting GDP of the economy.

Recognition/Awards: Certificate of Merit” in ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2014 in Islamic Banking Operation Category; “ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2011, 2012 & 2013” in Islamic Banking Operation Category; “Certificate of Appreciation” in the 13th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Report-2012 & 2013; “European Award for Best Practices-2012” award in Gold Category; “Arch of Europe” – Europe Quality Award-2012 award in Gold category.

Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited Shahjalal Islami Bank Tower, Plot 04, Block CWN(C), Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222283457Fax : +88-02-222297607E-mail : [email protected] : www.sjiblbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Sanaullah ShahedManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Muhammed Shahidul IslamNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 1 April 2001

Brief outline of the company: Sonali Bank, the largest Nationalized Commercial bank of the country, has widespread banking network in rural areas involving 70% in retail banking of its total business for self-employment and poverty alleviation of rural male and female. It is mainly involved in financing SMEs, Crop Production, Industry, Trade and Commerce, Housing and Foreign business. It is also involved in all government receipt and payment, payment of salary and allowances to all government employees. The Bank encourages foreign inward remittance through its Branches/Exchange houses and more than 300 Foreign Correspondent Banks located at home and abroad.

Recognition/Awards: In June 2006 Sonali Bank was awarded as “Best Retail Bank in Bangladesh 2005” by the Asian banker, a Singapore based Asian Financial Journal. Beautification Award 2006” by the Government of Bangladesh for its contribution for beautification of Dhaka city.

Sonali Bank Limited 35-44 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-57161080-88 Fax : +88-02-9561410, 9561409E-mail : [email protected] : www.sonalibank.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Ziaul Hasan SiddiquiManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Ataur Rahman ProdhanNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 26 March 1972


Recognition/Awards: Asset’s Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain & Risk Management Awards 2019; Asiamoney Best International Bank 2019; FinanceAsia Country Award 2019; Euromoney Best Bank in Bangladesh 2019; Global Finance Best Financial Institution in Bangladesh 2019; Global Finance Best Islamic Financial Institution in Bangladesh 2019; The Banker “Islamic Bank of the Year Awards” 2019, Best Islamic Bank in Bangladesh; The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2019; Euromoney Country Award 2019

Brief outline of the company: Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with a presence in more than 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good. Standard Chartered Bank is one of the oldest and the largest international Bank in Bangladesh – serving as a partner in progress to our nation since 1905. As the leading bank in the country, we are at the forefront of financing vital engines of growth such as the power, energy, telecommunication, infrastructure, apparel, textile and aviation sectors. We also act as a trusted gateway for local businesses to access international markets, given the strength of our global network. We are proud to support the communities around us, through various initiatives to promote employability, entrepreneurship and education, along with other community engagement projects for the underprivileged.

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) SCB House, 67 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8833003, 8833004Fax : +88-02-9894445, 9890013E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : www.standardchartered.com

Chairman : Mr. José VinalsCountry CEO : Mr. Mohammad Naser Ezaz Bijoy Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 29 December 1853

Brief outline of the company: SBI started operation in 1975 by opening Dhaka Branch at Motijheel on 5th May 1975 after the independence of Bangladesh. Presently we are serving the nation through a network of 4 branches and 2 offshore Banking Units in Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. We are also facilitating the processing of Indian VISA through our Indian Visa Application Centre’s (IVACs) located at various places in Bangladesh. Our Bangladesh Operations is facilitating Indo-Bangla trade substantially. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art Banking facilities which cater to retail & corporate banking including Forex, remittance and Treasury Operations. We offer Technology based facilities like: CORE Banking Solution, ATM, EMV Compliant VISA Debit Cards, Foreign Travel Prepaid Cards, Internet Banking, Trade Portal, E-Commerce, SBI BD Anywhere (Mobile App), Integration with NPSB for all clearing Operations.

State Bank of India 128 Navana Pristine Pavilion, Level 12, Gulshan Avenue, Circle 2 Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222289152Fax : +88-02-9894526E-mail : [email protected] : https://bd.statebank/

Country Head : Dr. Prakash Chand SabooNature of Business : Banking Recognition/Awards : AAA rated Bank


Brief outline of the company: Trust Bank Limited is one of the leading private commercial banks having a spread network of 110 branches & SME centers, 224 ATM Booths, over 20,000 Paypoints and 65 POS in 55 Branches across Bangladesh and plans to open more branches to cover the important commercial areas in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and other areas in 2016. The bank, sponsored by the Army Welfare Trust (AWT), is first of its kind in the country. With a wide range of modern corporate and consumer financial products Trust Bank has been operating in Bangladesh since 1999 and has achieved public confidence as a sound and stable bank. In 2001, the bank introduced automated branch banking system to increase efficiency and improve customer service. In the year 2005, the bank moved one step further and introduced ATM services for its customers. Since bank’s business volume increased over the years and the demands of the customers enlarged in manifold, our technology has been upgraded to manage the growth of the bank and meet the demands of our customers. In January 2007, Trust Bank successfully launched Online Banking Services which facilitate Any Branch Banking, ATM Banking, Phone Banking, SMS Banking, & Internet Banking to all customers. Customers can now deposit or withdraw money from any Branch of Trust Bank nationwide without needing to open multiple accounts in multiple Branches. Via Online Services and Visa Electron (Debit Card), ATMs now allow customers to retrieve 24x7 hours Account information such as account balance checkup through mini-statements and cash withdrawals. Trust Bank has successfully introduced Visa Credit Cards to serve it’s existing and potential valued customers. Credits cards can now be used at shops & restaurants all around Bangladesh and even internationally. Trust Bank is a customer oriented financial institution. It remains dedicated to meet up with the ever growing expectations of the customer because at Trust Bank, customer is always at the center.

Trust Bank Limited Shadhinata Tower, Bir Shrestho Shaheed Jahangir Gate, 546 Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka 1206Tel. : +88-02-44870030-31

Fax : +88-02 44870051E-mail : [email protected] : www.tblbd.com

Chairman : General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed, OSP, ndu, pscManaging Director & CEO : Ms. Humaira AzamNature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 17 June 1999

Brief outline of the company: With a firm commitment of the economic and social development of Bangladesh, United Commercial Bank (UCB) started its journey in mid-1983 and has since been able to establish itself as one of the largest first generation banks in the country. With a vast network of 187 branches the Bank has already made a distinct mark in the realm of Private Sector Banking through personalized service, innovative practices, dynamic approach and efficient Management. The Bank has expanded its arena in different and diverse segments of banking like Retail Banking, SME Banking, Corporate Banking, Off-shore Banking, and Remittance etc. Besides various deposit and loan products of Retail Banking, the Bank caters export and import loan to deserving candidates which in turn helps the overall economy of the country through increased earning of foreign exchange. Other consumer products like UCB Cards have been showing tremendous success and growth since its inception in 2006 and soon became the leader in local market with around 40000 card holders. The Bank also provides its clients with both incoming and outgoing remittance services. Thus the expatriates find an easy way to send money through proper channel.

Recognition/Awards: SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Award 2015 (First Runner Up), ICAB Best presented Annual Report Award 2015 (First Runner Up), SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Award 2014 (First Position), ICSB national Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2014 (Silver Award), SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Award, 2014 (Certificate of Merit), ICSB national Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2013 (Bronze Award), ICSB Best Presented Annual Report, 2013 (Certificate of Merit), International trophy for Quality Award by the Global Trade Leaders.

United Commercial Bank Limited Bulus Center, Plot-CWS(A)-1, Road 34, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55668070, 09611999999

Fax : +88-02-8852504E-mail : [email protected] : www.ucb.com.bd

Chairman : Mrs. Rukhmila Zaman Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Mohammed Shawkat Jamil Nature of Business : Banking Date of Incorporation : 26 June 1983


Recognition/Awards: SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2017: Overall winner; 18th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Reports 2017:- Overall winner; ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2017- Non-bank Financial Institutions Category- First Position; 5th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2017- First Position; Euromoney Awards for Excellence- Best Investment Bank in Bangladesh- 2018; NBR ‘Tax Card 2017-18’: Highest Tax Payer among Non-Bank Financial Institutions.

NON-BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LEASING & INVESTMENT

Brief outline of the company: IDLC Finance Limited (former Industrial Development Leasing Company of Bangladesh Limited) was initially established in Bangladesh in 1985, as Bangladesh’s pioneering leasing company, through the collaboration of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), German Investment and Development Company (DEG), Kookmin Bank and Korean Development Finance Corporation, The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, The City Bank Limited, IPDC of Bangladesh Limited and Shadharan Bima Corporation. As the company evolved over the years, the foreign shareholding gradually moved out. The IDLC Group today is represented by 40 branches and booth in the major cities of the country and over 1,300 employees, with IDLC Finance itself employing over 1,150 staff. IDLC Finance Limited is at present the largest multi-product Non- Banking Financial Institution in Bangladesh, with roughly equal investments in Corporate, Retail and SME sectors. The IDLC Group also has a significant presence in the capital market through its three wholly-owned separate legal entities- IDLC Investments Limited, providing merchant banking operations, IDLC Securities Limited, providing brokerage services and IDLC Asset Management Limited, providing asset management solutions. Over the years, IDLC has attained a significant presence in the financial sector of Bangladesh. It is highly respected by clients, peers, employees and regulators for its professional talent pool and progressive working environment. While both business and profits have grown significantly over the last few years in particular, the company has consistently demonstrated exemplary corporate governance and strict statutory compliance, and is a standard bearer in this regard in the financial sector of Bangladesh. IDLC has always followed a revenue diversification strategy and this led to the establishment of different client segments- Corporate, Personal Financing, and SME. The current product portfolio includes Corporate and Structured Finance solutions to local and multinational corporate houses; Personal financing products such as deposits, personal loans, home loans, car loans etc; financing facilities for Small and Medium Enterprises; Merchant Banking solutions such as Portfolio Management and Investment Banking (IPO, RPO, Bond Issuance, Right Shares Offering etc); and Brokerage Services; Asset Management solutions such as Mutual Funds and Alternative Investment Services.

Recognition/Awards: IIDFC’s CDM project got recognition at the 15th Global Climate Conference (COP 15) held at Copenhagen, Denmark.; IIDFC was awarded “HSBC-Daily Star Climate Change Mitigation Award-2010” for developing the best climate change mitigation project in the Country.

Brief outline of the company: IIDFC is a leading Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) incorporated in Bangladesh on 19 December 2000 as a Public Limited Company and licensed by Bangladesh Bank on January 23, 2001 under the Financial Institution Act 1993. IIDFC is promoted by 10 (ten) commercial banks, from both public sector and private sector, 3 (three) insurance companies and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB). The Board of Directors of IIDFC consists of senior bankers, insurance personalities, successful entrepreneurs and civil servant(s) with high professional and academic background having experience in private and public sector operation. The management of IIDFC consists of highly qualified, experienced and competent professionals. IIDFC offeres Short and Long Term Loan, Project Finance, Lease Finance, Working Capital Finance, Work Order Finance, Auto Loan, Green Finance, Loan Syndication, Issuance of Bond and Preference Shares etc. IIDFC’s special focus is on SME Finance and Women Entrepreneurship Development. IIDFC’s Structured Finance Department leads the syndication market and has acted as arranger to a number of large syndication facilities including cross-border syndication. IIDFC signed agreement with the World Bank and the Government of Denmark for delivery of 250,000 tons of Carbon Emission Reduction (CER) generated by IIDFC’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project for environment Friendly brick manufacturing. IIDFC collects fund through term deposit both from individual and institutional investors vis-av-vis offers long term savings plan in the form of Millionaire Savings Scheme and Monthly Deposit Scheme with attractive returns. IIDFC has two fully owned subsidiaries-namely, IIDFC Securities Limited-a TREC holder of Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and IIDFC Capital Limited-a full-fledged Merchant Bank.

IDLC Finance Limited Bay’s Galleria (1st Floor), 57 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8835885, 8834990-4

Fax : +88-02-8834377, 8835887E-mail : [email protected] : www.idlc.com

Chairman : Mr. Aziz Al MahmoodManaging Director & CEO : Mr. M. Jamal UddinNature of Business : Financial ServiceDate of Incorporation : 23 May 1985

Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IIDFC) Limited Metropolitan Chamber Building (6th Floor), 122-124 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9559311-2, 09611016647

Fax : +88-02-9568987E-mail : [email protected] : www.iidfc.comChairman : Mr. Md. Matiul IslamManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Golam Sarwar BhuiyanNature of Business : Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI)Date of Incorporation : 19 December 2000


Brief outline of the company: International Leasing And Financial Services Limited (ILFSL), a public limited company and an innovative customer driven Financial Institution guided under the Financial Institutions Act 1993 started its business in 1996. From the inception, ILFSL sprint its operation in a professional manner under the guidance and leadership of its Board of Directors. Starting from single product lease financing services, the company is now established a diversified product oriented lease and loan finance institute with high reputation. ILFSL’s product consists of corporate and structured finance solutions, project finance, term finance, real estate finance, SME finance, work order finance and personal finance including home loan, car loan, personal loan etc. It has also various attractive deposit scheme including double money scheme, triple money scheme, term deposit, monthly income scheme etc. For providing Capital Market related services, ILFSL has two subsidiaries namely International Leasing Securities Limited (ILSL) and IL Capital Limited (ILCL).

Brief outline of the company: By end of 2016, IPDC revamps and rebrands itself to IPDC Finance Limited from Industrial Promotion and Development Company of Bangladesh Limited. IPDC Finance hold a vision to become the most passionate financial brand in the country with special focus on youth, women and underserved areas with a mission to enable customers and communities to rise unbound, to live up to their fullest potential by extending innovative financial solutions in a friendly, timely, transparent and cost-effective manner. The five-year strategy plan includes enabling the desired home for 50,000 family, empowering 10,000 Women to build financial and non-financial assets, creating 2000 new entrepreneurs, going beyond megacities by enabling tier 2 and 3 cities to avail retail finance and bringing convenience goods at home for 100,000 families. The product and services offered by IPDC Finance from its ever-growing branches across the country, ranges from Retail, Corporate, MME, Women entrepreneurship, factoring and so on. Securitization of receivables, Preference share investment, Leasing, Venture capital investment and 360 degree digitally automated supply chain financing called Orjon is in course.

Recognition/Awards: International Finance Award by International Magazine, SUPERBRAND, ICAB, SAFA, ADFIAP Best CEO Award, ADFIAP Best CSR Practice Award, Golden Globe Brand Builder Award.

Recognition/Awards: Runner Up Award under “Non- Bank Financial Institution Category” at the Corporate Governance Excellence Awards 2016 organized by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB).

IPDC Finance Limited Hosna Center (4th Floor), 106 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-09612 885533, 55068931-36

Fax : +88-02-55068930E-mail : [email protected] : www.ipdcbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Abdul KarimManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mominul Islam Nature of Business : Non-Banking Financial Institution Date of Incorporation : 1981

International Leasing And Financial Services Limited (ILFSL) DR Tower (13th Floor), 65/2/2 Bir Protik Gazi Golam Dostogir Road Purana Paltan, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9559639, 9586671-75

Fax : +88-02-9559640 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ilfsl.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam KhanManaging Director : Mr. Md. Mashiur Rahman Nature of Business : Non Banking Financial Institute (NBFI) Date of Incorporation : 15 January 1996


Brief outline of the company: UBICO is a joint venture financial institution established by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Government of Bangladesh (GOB) on 60:40 ownership basis. UBICO started its operation with a mission to invest in socio-economic development project of Bangladesh. UBICO strives continually to maintain its social responsibility of business ethics, respect for the individual and its commitment to environmental, health, safety and civic concerns. The investment portfolio of UBICO consists of 1% in Garments and Knitwear, 1% in Textile, 30% in Agriculture, 33% in Trade and Commerce, 31% in SME & others Sector, 1% in Paper, Printing and Packaging, 1% in Power and 2% in Housing Sector.

Brief outline of the company: National Housing Finance and Investments Limited is one of the leading Non-Bank Financial Institutions specialized in home financing. It is a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 1994 and Licensed by Bangladesh Bank under the Financial Institutions Act, 1993 listed with Stock Exchanges. Authorized Capital of the company is Tk. 2,000.00 million and paid up capital is Tk. 1,063.92 million.

National Housing Finance and Investments Limited Concord Baksh Tower (7th floor), Plot 11-A Road 48, Block CWN (A), Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-09609200555, 9614480, 9670612-4

Fax : +88-02-58811652, 9671016E-mail : [email protected] : www.nationalhousingbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Mahbubur RahmanManaging Director : Mr. Mohammad Shamsul IslamNature of Business : Housing Finance and Lease/Term FinanceDate of Incorporation : 18 August 1998

The UAE-Bangladesh Investment Company Limited Erectors House (5th floor), 18 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213

Tel. : +88-02-222288203

Fax : +88-02-58810718E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ubinco.com

Chairman : Mr. Khalil Fadhel Al MansooriManaging Director & CEO : Dr. S. M. Akbar Nature of Business : Investment Company Date of Incorporation : 11 June 1987


Brief outline of the company: UFIL, a joint venture leasing and financing company, registered as a non-banking financial institution under the Financial Institution Act 1993 and the Companies Act 1994 having the license from Bangladesh Bank, to operate and transact all kinds of business as provided and complying the relevant laws, rules and regulations. Principal Activities: Leasing, Term Financing, Documentary Credit, Merchant Banking and Receiving Term Deposit from public, Bank & Financial Institutions.

Recognition/Awards: McMillan Woods Global Award, McMillan Woods (Malayasia), 2017; Best Tax Paying Company, NBR (Bangladesh Tax Authority), 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018; Certificate of Merit, ICAB, 2007, 2011 & 2012.

Uttara Finance and Investments Limited Uttara Centre (11th Floor), 102 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208Tel. : +88-02-223388353, 223385196, 223387105

Fax : +88-02-9552461

E-mail : [email protected] : www.uttarafinance.biz

Chairman : Mr. Rashidul HasanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. S. M. Shamsul Arefin Nature of Business : Leasing & Financing Date of Incorporation : 7 May 1995


Recognition/Awards: Smith New Court, Hong Kong- Best Insurance in Bangladesh 1992. National Award as one of the top 10 companies of the Country in 1993 and Business Award 2004 and FNS Award 2004 as the Best Insurance Company.

NON-BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSINSURANCE

Brief outline of the company: Bangladesh General Insurance Company Ltd or BGIC Ltd. is the first private sector general insurance company in Bangladesh was founded by Late M.A. Samad. BGIC was incorporated as a public limited Company and started Non- Life Insurance business since 1985 with an authorized capital of Tk 100 million divided into 1,000,000 ordinary shares of Tk 100 each. The Company runs the business operation under the supervision of Board of Directors and Legal frame work of the Insurance Act, 2010 and the Insurance Rules, as issued from time to time. By December 2018, BGIC’s paid up capital stood at Tk. 540.27 million. BGIC is listed with both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges. BGIC has since developed substantially with all the strengths and details prudently essential of an insurance Company. It is primarily staffed with professionals of longest experience, qualified insurance technocrats of highest order of international repute and a team of highly educated and skilled personnel of commendable status. The equity structure of the Company was carefully selected, not only for the financial benefit, but to support the growth of a dynamic company with the goal of being a major player both in the domestic and international insurance markets. BGIC’s vision is to provide expertise in risk evaluation and risk mitigation leading to the most appropriate risk transfer solution.

Recognition/Awards: “Emerging Asia Insurance Awards 2019” from Indian Chamber of Commerce; Certificate of Honor from Jatiya Samannita Unnayan Foundation; Membership Certificate from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Certificate from Govt. approved Credit Rating Agency, “Argus Credit Rating Services Ltd.” (ACRSL) rated as “AA+”; Certificate from Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies.

Brief outline of the company: Eastern Insurance Co. Ltd. is a first generation leading general insurance Company operating in the private sector of Bangladesh since 1986. The authorized capital of the company is Tk.100,00,00,000.00 and paid up capital is Tk.43,11,01,440.00 It is a public limited Company and listed with DSE & CSE in the year 1994 and 1996 respectively. The Company has a network of 25 Branches covering all important business centers of the country. The Company has earned wide reputation in the market for its strict adherence to business norms & ethics which have truly justified the slogan of the Company “The Symbol of Comprehensive Security” introduced since its emancipation. The Directors of the Company represent different apex business groups of the Country whereas a well-experienced Management team has been running the affairs of the Company with their utmost efficiency. Our Vision is to make Company an ideal one & credit value for our clients and stakeholders and our Mission is to become most caring Insurance Company with dedication, dynamism, Innovation and client need based comprehensive service.

Bangladesh General Insurance Company Limited 42, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9555073-74

Fax : +88-02-9564212E-mail : [email protected] : www.bgicinsure.com

Chairman : Mr. Towhid SamadManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Ahmed Saifuddin ChowdhuryNature of Business : Non-life Insurance BusinessDate of Incorporation : 1 November 1984

Eastern Insurance Co. Limited 44, Dilkusha C/A (2nd floor), Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-223383033-34, 223384246-48

Fax : +88-02-9569735E-mail : [email protected] : www.easterninsurancebd.com

Chairman : Mr. Mujibur RahmanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mohammad Haroon PatwaryNature of Business : Non-Life InsuranceDate of Incorporation : 7 June 1986


Brief outline of the company: Eastland Insurance Company Limited (EICL), a first generation non-life Insurance Company Commenced its’ journey from Nov’1986 and since attained the height of sound financial strength and enviable goodwill in the sector. The Company’s authorized Capital is Tk. 1000 million and the paid up capital is 739 million while total reserve fund stands at Tk. 1105 million. With network of 28 branches Eastland has been offering a comprehensive range of property and casualty Insurance services including Fire, Industrial all Risks, Marine, Motor, Miscellaneous, Engineering, Aviation etc. to host of clients ranging from distinguished individuals to big trading houses of vast repute. The Credit Rating Information and Services Ltd. (CRISL) affirmed “AA+” Rating to the company which signifies very high claims paying ability. The Company has since been successfully living up to its promised Slogan: “The name you have learnt to Trust."

Recognition/Awards: Best Corporate Award by ICMAB, National Award for best presented Annual Reports by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) & many others.

Brief outline of the company: Green Delta Insurance Company Limited (GDIC) is one of the leading private non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh. GDIC was incorporated in December 14, 1985 as a public limited company, under the Companies’ Act 1913 and its operation started on 1st January 1986. Green Delta is the 1st Insurance Company in Bangladesh to have equity partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) of World Bank Group. With a presence in the strategically important parts of the country, which includes 43 branches, Green Delta Insurance Company has established its prominent presence with equity participation in different organizations. Green Delta Capital Ltd., Green Delta Securities Ltd., Professional Advancement Bangladesh Limited and GD Assist Limited are four of the direct subsidiaries. GDIC provides stock brokerage services through Green Delta Securities Ltd. (GDSL) and Investment Banking services through Green Delta Capital Ltd. (GDCL).

Recognition/Awards: Emerging Asia Insurance Award 2018, 2019; AAA Credit Rating by CRAB; ICAB Award; ICMAB Award; ICSB Award; SAFA Award; IADA Award; ARC Award, Bangladesh Best Employer Award 2018; Public Trust Award by CII (UK).

Eastland Insurance Company Limited 13 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223384600

Fax : +88-02-9565706E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] Website : www.eastlandinsurance.com

Chairman : Mr. Mahbubur RahmanChief Executive Officer : Mr. Arun Kumar Saha Nature of Business : Non-Life Insurance Date of Incorporation : 5 November 1986

Green Delta Insurance Company Limited Green Delta Aims Tower (6th floor), 51-52 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-09613444888, 02-222263902, 222261170

Fax : +88-02-9851124 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : www.green-delta.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Abdul Hafiz ChowdhuryManaging Director & CEO : Ms. Farzanah Chowdhury Nature of Business : Insurance Company Date of Incorporation : 14 December 1985


Brief outline of the company: Pragati Insurance Limited is one of the leading non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh. The present authorized and paid-up-capital of the company is Tk.2000 million and Tk.612.99 million respectively. Total asset of the Company as at December, 2018 is over Tk.4546.15 million. Company’s business includes industrial all risks, property & marine, personal & Group accident, motor, flood, cyclone, tsunami, earthquake, car, business interruption & machinery break-down, health, overseas mediclaim etc. On the financial side the company undertake underwriting & Bridge Financing, Trusteeship.

Brief outline of the company: Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. was founded with a mission to becoming the leading nonlife insurance company of Bangladesh excelling in every aspect of its business and in delivering its obligation as a good corporate citizen to its clients, employees, shareholders, public and to the country. Being the fast growing company, its aim is to provide maximum insurance protection at the most competitive price in a highly efficient manner..

Recognition/Awards: Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd. was awarded ‘AAA’ credit rating status by Alpha Rating Company, Best Corporate Awards by ICMAB from 2011 to 2015, Bangladesh Business Award (Best Financial Institution of the year 2017) by DHL-The Daily Star, Khoda Box’s-Bank Bima Arthonity Award 2017 and Bima Mela 2018 Crest by Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).

Pioneer Insurance Company Limited Rangs Babylonia (5th Floor), 246, Bir Uttam, Mir Shawkat Sarak, Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8878901, 8878910

Fax : +88-02-8878913-4 E-mail : [email protected] : www.pioneerinsurance.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. AKM Rahmatullah, MPManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Tarik Ur RahmanNature of Business : Non-Life InsuranceDate of Incorporation : 25 March 1996

Pragati Insurance Limited Pragati Bhaban (16th Floor), 20-21 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-02-55012680-2

Fax : +88-02-55013694E-mail : [email protected] : www.pragatiinsurance.com

Chairman : Syed M. Altaf Hussain Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Rezaul Karim Nature of Business : General Insurance Date of Incorporation : 27 January 1986


Brief outline of the company: Sadharan Bima Corporation operated with general insurance business. Moreover, SBC is engaged in giving insurance coverage of some non-traditional service-oriented business like live-stocks, shrimps culture, travel and health insurance, sickness and dread disease insurance. Export Credit Guarantee Scheme is also managed by SBC aiming towards development of export of the country.

Brief outline of the company: Reliance Insurance Limited is a leading first generation private Non-life Insurance Company and one of major forces in insurance industry of Bangladesh. Reliance has diverse classes of non-life insurance business in Bangladesh and its turnover was in excess of BDT 2,689.26 million in the year 2018, being total gross premium underwritten and its paid up capital is BDT 956.01 million. Focused to provide professional services of the highest quality to its clients, including many reputed conglomerates both domestic and multinational, Reliance has established its track record as a sound and dependable insurer, consistently able to meet its commitments and by providing insurance solution to the individual needs of its clients. Over the years Reliance has been maintaining strong corporate culture, corporate responsibilities, superior underwriting skills and abilities and dynamic investment management. Reliance Insurance Limited aims its future development activities where common people of Bangladesh would enjoy its services and glory.

Recognition/Awards: “AAA (Triple A)” Financial Strength Rating (highest claim paying ability) by CRISL, National Awards by ICAB for best Annual Reports, National Awards by ICMAB for best corporate corporation, National Awards by ICSB for Corporate Governance Excellence. Regional award by SAFA for best published annual report of the SAARC Countries.

Reliance Insurance Limited Shanta Western Tower (Level-5), Space 503 & 504 186 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208

Tel. : +88-02-8878836-44

Fax : +88-02-8878831-4E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.reliance.com.bd

Chairman : Mrs. Shahnaz RahmanManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Md. Khaled Mamun Nature of Business : Non-Life Insurance Date of Incorporation : 20 March 1988

Sadharan Bima Corporation 33 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9572277, 9552070

Fax : +88-02-9564197 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.sbc.gov.bd

Chairman : Mr. Md. Ziaul IslamManaging Director : Syed Shahriyar AhsanNature of Business : General Insurance Date of Incorporation : Insurance Corporation Act (Act VI of 1973)


Brief outline of the company: United Insurance Company Limited (UICL) is a publicly listed non-life insurance company maintaining the traditional values of insurance business since commencement in 1985. The Company transacts a wide range of non-life (general) insurance business in Bangladesh including Health and Overseas Mediclaim insurance and has a goodwill and expertise in the field of insurance with sound and stable financial position. The Company has a small Board of Directors having wide range of experience in different professional fields. UICL is the only insurance company in Bangladesh having linkage with Duncan Brothers (Bangladesh) Ltd. an associates of a multinational company i.e. Camellia Plc UK.,(www.camellia.plc.uk). Duncan Brothers (Bangladesh) Ltd. is one of the sponsors of UICL where United Finance Ltd. a leading non-banking financial institution is an associate company of UICL.

United Insurance Company Limited (UIC) Camellia House, 22 Kazi Nazrul lslam Avenue, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-58615351, 58614476, 58611720-2

Fax : +88-02-58614475 E-mail : [email protected] : www.unitedinsurance.com.bd

Chairman : Prof. Dr. Wahiduddin MahmoodChief Executive Officer : Mr. Khawja Manzer Nadeem Nature of Business : General InsuranceDate of Incorporation : 7 May 1985 Recognition/Award Received SAFA Award in 1997


LAW FIRMS

Brief outline of the company: A Hossain & Associates is one of the leading commercial law firms in the country. It advises Bangladesh and foreign businesses of all sizes and nature. It has represented a significant number of companies in litigation and international arbitrations. Mr. Ajmalul Hossain QC, the first and only Queen’s Counsel in England of Bangladeshi Origin, is also a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He Practices in London from Selborne Chambers and from A Hossain & Associates in Bangladesh and Singapore.

Brief outline of the company: The firm, established in 1980, is one of the largest law firms in Bangladesh. We provide a comprehensive range of legal services for both national and international clients. The firm’s strength lies not only in the breadth of individual expertise available, but also in more than thirty years of institutional experience of advice and litigation in key practice areas. Our main practice areas include admiralty and shipping, arbitration, aviation, banking and financial regulation, commercial and corporate law, constitutional and administrative law, employment law, energy, human rights law, intellectual property, revenue law, taxation and telecommunications. We have special expertise in constitutional and administrative law, infrastructure, oil, gas and power sector projects and in telecommunications. The firm actively encourages and supports its members in providing pro-bono advice and representation in public interest and human rights cases.

A. Hossain & Associates 3B Outer Circular Road, Maghbazar, Dhaka 1217

Tel. : +88-02-48311492

Fax : +88-02-9344356E-mail : [email protected] : www.ahossainandassociates.com

Senior Partner : Mr. Ajmalul Hossain QC, Barrister-at-LawNature of Business : Litigation, Arbitration, Company & Corporate Legal

Consultants and Advisors.Date of Incorporation : 1950

Dr. Kamal Hossain and Associates MCCI Building, 122-124 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000Tel. : +88-02-9564954, +88-02-9552946, 9560655

Fax : +88-02-9564953E-mail : [email protected] : www.khossain.com

Head of Chamber : Dr. Kamal HossainNature of Business : Advocates and Legal Consultants Date of Incorporation : 1980

DR. KAMAL HOSSAIN & ASSOCIATES

Barristers, Advocates Legal Consultants


Brief outline of the company: Sultan, Fida & Reza is engaged in corporate, commercial and constitutional law practice, providing opinion and advice on diverse legal matters and issues.

Fida M. Kamal & Associates (Barristers & Advocates) 64 Purana Paltan (3rd floor), Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9567646, 9565618


Senior Partner : Mr. Fida M. KamalNature of Business : Legal Consultant and PractitionerDate of Incorporation : 1948

SULTAN, FIDA & REZA

(BARRISTERS & ADVOCATES)

Brief outline of the company: Rokanuddin Mahmud and Associates is one of the most reputed law firm in Dhaka. The firm is the leading practitioner in constitutional and public law, company and corporate matters, banking law, labour law, admiralty, national and international arbitration and intellectual property law. Mr. Rokanuddin Mahmud, Barrister-at-Law and Senior Advocate of impeccable reputation is the head of the Chamber. The Chamber undertakes consultancy, advising, drafting of all kinds of documents including joint venture and investment agreement, gas supply agreement, power projects, production-sharing agreement, incorporation of companies, financing agreement, security documents etc. It is one of the leading firms in litigation and arbitration.

Rokanuddin Mahmud and Associates House 21, Road 7, Block F, Near Banani Thana, Banani, Dhaka 1213Tel. : +88-02-9822315, 9822317

Fax : +88-02-9822319 E-mail : [email protected]

Head of the Chamber : Mr. Rokanuddin Mahmud Nature of Business : Law Firm

ROKANUDDIN MAHMUD AND ASSOCIATES


Brief outline of the company: Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & Associates (SIA & A) is a leading law firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SIA&A is the Chambers and law firm established by the Late Mr. Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed, a barrister and senior advocate of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Mr. Ahmed was a renowned and revered figure in the legal field of Bangladesh. A former Attorney General, Minister in charge of the Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development in the Interim Government of Bangladesh in 1996, and Minister in charge of the Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the Interim Government of Bangladesh in 2001, Mr. Ahmed was involved in numerous organizations and committees. He passed away in July 2003. SIA&A stands out from other firms in the city in having a broadly based practice encompassing all aspects of civil litigation as well as advising clients and firms in the fields of constitutional and corporate law, banking, commercial and corporate finance and general commercial issues. The present partners, Nihad Kabir, Syed Afzal Hasan Uddin and Md. Asaduzzaman have all benefited from their long association with the Late Mr. Ahmed, and are committed to carrying on the standards of excellence and integrity set by him.

Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & Associates Concord Ovilash (1st Floor), House 62, Road 11A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209

Tel: : +88-02-58151535

Fax : +88-02-58151136E-mail : [email protected] www.siaalaw.com

Senior Partner : Ms. Nihad KabirNature of Business : Law Consultants and LP


NATIONAL COMPANIES

Nature of Business: Textile, Deep Sea Fishing and Fish Processing, Clearing & Forwarding, ISP/ASP, Information Technologies, Logistics & Distribution, Plantation, Green jute pulp & paper manufacturing, Yarn Manufacturing for thread plants, Securities and Stock. Upcoming Ventures: Tourism Park, Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Inland Container Terminal (ICT), Inland Container Depot (ICD), Global Distribution Center (GDC), Real Estate Development, Tea Estate and Rubber Garden, Power Sector.

Brief outline of the company: A.K. Khan & Company Ltd. (AKK) has been a leader among the ever-growing industry giants of Bangladesh. AKK has played a pioneering and leadership role by establishing Financial Institutions, Deep Sea Fishing and Telecommunication. Today, as we step into the future, we continue our commitment in the industrial development of Bangladesh by exploring opportunities from Agriculture to Heavy Engineering. With a successful history of Joint Ventures with foreign companies for the last three decades, AKK has developed key expertise in partnering with large MNCs across the globe and still continues to explore new joint venture partners for its various ventures. Currently, AKK plans to establish new businesses in Hospitality, Power Generation, Textiles, Real Estate, Inland Container Terminal and A K Khan Special Economic Zone (AKSEZ).

Brief outline of the company: The founding Chairman and Managing Director late Mr. Abdul Monem had established the organization in the year 1956 which is strongly and successfully run by his two eligible sons working as the Managing Director (MD) of the company, Mr. A.S.M. Mainuddin Monem and Additional Managing Director (AMD) Mr. A.S.M. Mohiuddin Monem. Since 1956 and onwards, who have led others to follow. The core strength of our organization is rooted in our capacity to gather the resources to complete infrastructure projects on a grand scale ( funded by Word Bank, ADB, JICA etc.) thus demonstrating our ability to bear the initial risks associated with such projects and proving our sustainability throughout the long development periods. Over a successful period, AML has not just developed a wealth of experience in infrastructure and development project arena in order to meet the international standards of quality and services, it has also become the bottler of Coca Cola, the producer of number one ice-cream brand Igloo, Igloo milk and dairy products, Igloo food items and snacks, manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, maker of auto bricks, bitumen and other selected construction materials. It also established AM Sugar Refinery Ltd., AM Rice Bran Oil), ServicEngine BPO, AM Securities and Financial Services Ltd., etc. In 2015, it was awarded to develop one of the first private economic zones of the country i.e. Abdul Monem Economic Zone (AMEZ) in Daudkandi, Munshiganj on its land of 216 acres. All these strategic units are established with a view to leveraging the strength of the parent company as well as to contribute to the national economy with an intention of generating employment opportunities for fellow citizens. Even though, AML began as a family owned business, it has transformed into a multi disciplinary modern day business group delivering value to our customers. As such, our priority has been to focus on building capabilities to infuse strength and character in our people, our business partners, associates and stakeholders resulting in robust and dynamic growth of the establishment.

Abdul Monem Limited Monem Business District, 111 Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road (Sonargaon Road), Dhaka 1205Tel : +88-02-9632011-13, 9632304-10

Fax : +88-02-9632315

E-mail : [email protected] : www.amlbd.com

Managing Director : Mr. A.S.M. Mainuddin MonemNature of Business : Diversified business conglomeratesDate of Incorporation : 1956

A. K. Khan & Company Limited Bay's Gallarea (2nd Floor), 57 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel : +88-02-8833510, 8833521

Fax : +88-02-8831275

E-mail : [email protected] : www.akkhan.com

Chairman : Ms. Zebun Nahar IslamChief Executive Officer : Mr. K A M Majedur RahmanDate of Incorporation : 20 March 1951


Nature of Business: Telecom distribution, Network solution, ISP, ASP, IPBAX, Call Center solution, Security & Surveillance and other communication operations

Brief outline of the company: A.K Khan Telecom Ltd. (AKTL) is a fully owned subsidiary of A.K. Khan & Company Ltd (AKK). It was formerly known as Telecom Division of A.K Khan & Company Ltd (AKTD). The company started its operation as Telecom Distributor with the then TM International Ltd (AKTEL). The Telecom Division was fully transformed as legal entity under A.K Khan Telecom Ltd. (AKTL) in 2012 and continued the operation of AKTD from 1st January 2015. The company is currently working with ROBI Axiata Ltd. as Distributor for Chattogram belt. AKTL contributes 30% of total sales of ROBI in the whole country. AKTL has various operation in its business portfolio that are Network solution, ISP, ASP, IPBAX, Call Center solution, Security & Surveillance and other communication operations. AKTL received ISO 9001:2008 Certificate by Intertek on the 12th of August, 2014.

Brief outline of the company: Alpha Tobacco, a Public Limited Company is manufacturing Cigarettes for the last 52 years. The Factory is located about 12 kilometers from Jessore District town based on about 7 acres of land. The Factory is closed since long time due to various problems. It has been also declared as sick industry by the ministry of industries. Efforts are going on to overcome the adverse situation and hope that the present arrangement will allow us to re-start the factory within very short time.

A.K. Khan Telecom Limited 57 & 57A Uday Tower (9th floor), Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel : +88-02-8833873, 9892169

Fax : +88-02-8833872E-mail : [email protected] : www.akkhan.com

Managing Director : Mr. Abul Kasem KhanDate of Incorporation : 14 May 2012

Alpha Tobacco Mfg. Company Limited Jatiya Scout Bhaban, 70/1 Purana Paltan Line Kakrail (9th floor), Dhaka

Tel : +88-02-48313553, 48322722

Fax : +88-02-48313553


Chairman : Mr. Agha Ahmed Yusuf Managing Director : Mr. Md. Iqbal Sayeed Nature of Business : Cigarette Manufacturing Date of Incorporation : 11 July 1966


Brief outline of the company: Arlinks Limited is an Engineering and Services company (former representative of ABB in Bangladesh) founded by Late Mr. Azimur Rahman in 1972. Afterward Mrs. Rokia Afzal Raman has been running the company as Chairman. Arlinks Limited is one of the sponsor share holders of Reliance Insurance Limited. Associated companied of Arlinks Limited are: Mediaworld Ltd.: owner of “The Daily Star”, highest circulating English newspaper in Bangladesh. Mediastar Ltd.: owner of “Prothom Alo”, highest circulating Bengali newspaper in Bangladesh. R. R. Cold Storage Ltd. & Imaan Cold Storage Ltd: Founded by Mrs. Rokia Afzal Rahman, agriculture based industry-providing service to the rural farmers by storing and preserving Potatoes. R. R. Cold Storage is one of the pioneers in this sector. It is located at Subachini, Munshiganj. Imaan Cold Storage Ltd is located at Betka, Munshiganj. Aris Holdings Ltd: A holding company, which has made investments in the media. R. R. Estates Ltd: A real estate company, which owns industrial land in various parts of the country.

Brief outline of the company: Apex Footwear Ltd is the first and by far the largest 100% leather footwear manufacturer and exporter from Bangladesh. It was originally set up with an installed annual capacity of only 300,000 Prs per annum and has grown today to reach annual capacity of 5.5 Million Prs per annum. The company is listed in both Dhaka and Chattogram Stock Exchanges with major shareholding by the sponsors, financial institutions as well as individual retail shareholders. Apex primarily exports to US, EU and APAC as an ODM, FOB, first price, direct manufacturer. Apex has strong design and product development capability with a dedicated design studio and sampling facility in Puglia, South Italy as well as in-factory design and product development facility in Bangladesh. This enables Apex to launch two global collections each year, Spring-Summer and Autumn-Winter, that comprise of minimum 1500 new styles every year. In addition, Apex is also specialized in developing private collections for private label business in collaboration with major brands and retailers.

Recognition/Awards: National Export Trophy Winner (Gold Category), HSBC Export Excellence Awards.

Recognition/Awards: Bangladesh Shilpa Bank: Best Borrower; Janata Bank: Prime Customer; Mercantile Bank Commerce and Industry; AmCham: Business Person of the Year 2003

Apex Footwear Limited House 6, Road 137, Block-SE(D), Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel : +88-02-55044841

Fax : +88-02-55044843


Website : www.apexfootwearltd.com

Chairman : Syed Manzur ElahiManaging Director : Syed Nasim Manzur Nature of Business : Leather Footwear Manufacturer, Exporter & RetailerDate of Incorporation : 4 January 1990

Arlinks Limited Red Crescent Concord Tower (11th Floor), Suite B, 17 Mohakhali C/A Dhaka 1212

Tel : +88-02-222287255, 222280257

Fax : +88-02-222288388

E-mail : [email protected] : www.arlinksgroup.com

Chairman : Ms. Rokia Afzal Rahman Managing Director : Mr. Imran Faiz Rahman Nature of Business : Trading, Investment in General Insurance Date of Incorporation : 15 January 1972


Brief outline of the company: ASM Chemical Industries is a leading edge Chlor- Alkali manufacturing company, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh with a set up to manufacture and market world class chemicals with outstanding product quality, product development capabilities and outstanding services. Our MOTTO, ALL ABOUT CHEMICALS says it all about our goal. Established in 2006 with a vision to manufacture and market all sorts of safe and innovative chemicals to serve global market. Starting with a Chlor-Alkali product line we are committed to add up basic chemicals, Chemicals for pharmaceuticals etc. in phases.

Brief outline of the company: Azim Group is a company established in 1975 specializing in manufacturing of apparels, apparel accessories, galvanized steel structures, transmission and telecom towers and distribution line hardware.

Recognition/Awards: CIP 1990, 1992, 1994 & 1995; 1997 Business Trophy through BGMEA by the Former Prime Minister for being a Pioneer in Garments Industry of Bangladesh; 2003 Awarded the IEB Best Entrepreneur medal by the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh; BGAPMEA Export Trophy: 2017 & 2018.

ASM Chemical Industries Limited 240 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208

Tel : +88-02-8879178-80


[email protected] : www.asmchemical.com

Chairman : Mr. Azizul Hoque ChowdhuryChief Executive Officer : Mr. Md. Zoynal Abedin ChowdhuryNature of Business : Chemical Date of Incorporation : 27 April 2005

Azim Group Scout Bhaban (3rd Floor), 70/1 Inner Circular Road, Kakrail, Dhaka 1000

Tel : +88-02-9335693, 48317798

Fax : +88-02-48312964, 48312964

E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.azimgroup.com

Chairman : Mr. Mohammad Fazlul Azim Nature of Business : Garments, Steel, Textile, Construction

Engineering Consultancy & Agro Industries Date of Incorporation : 1975


Brief outline of the company: Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited (BPML) and Bashundhara Multi Paper Industries Ltd. (BMPIL) are two distinct industrial entities, have been guided with a common mission statement. Having positioned in a fast-growing market set, Bashundhara has been relentless over two decades to offer its diversified products ranging from different types of Paper, Tissue & Hygiene portfolio. The company received ISO 9001 Certificate and FSC-CoC at the same time due to its various eco-friendly initiatives at the Plant sites by adopting modern technology and process innovations. Run by a group of sturdy technical and highly experienced paper professionals of the Country since its inception, all the production units of BPML & BMPIL are absolutely environment friendly through leverage of most-modern Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). The Company runs through unique ERP solution (SAP), where this transformational technology enables to bring together best practices across all functions of the organization to deliver highest value to all external and internal stake-holders.

Recognition/Awards: Received Superbrands Award; ISO-9001 certificate (all three unit) RINA-COC-000101 Certificate; ISO 14001 Certificate.

Brief outline of the company: BCL, as a 100% subsidiary of CHOWDHURY GROUP, and a company in international air and sea freight forwarding represents the new dynamics of transport. In a fast changing economical climate. Flexibility and solution-bound service are trump cards; skill and experience are the underlying forces. BCL now has alliances with BCL has pursued a policy of international expansion to all continents from its strong Sub Continent base. BCL is active in the business segments of air freight, ocean freight, warehousing and distribution. Word-wide consolidation. Inland transportation as well as niche activities and special services on a national basis.

Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited Plot 56/A, Block C, Umme Kulsum Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229

Tel : +88-02-8432289-93

Fax : +88-02-55037257, 8432196 E-mail : [email protected] : www.bashundharapapermills.com

Chairman : Mr. Ahmed Akbar SobhanManaging Director : Mr. Sayem Sobhan Nature of Business : Manufacturing Paper, Tissue & Hygiene portfolio Date of Incorporation : 1993

Bay Consolidation (Pvt.) Limited 4F Chowdhury Centre, 23/Ka New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka 1000

Tel : +88-02-5831-7651-3

Fax : +88-02-935-5229 E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected] Website : www.chowdhurygroup.com

Chairman : Mr. Tanvir A Chowdhury Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Asif A. Chowdhury Nature of Business : Logistic Service Provider Date of Incorporation : 8 April 1993Recognition/Awards : Awarded by International Shipping Lines


B F C L

Brief outline of the company: DBL Ceramics Limited started its journey with an unparalleled commitment to bring elegant and premium quality ceramic tiles to cater the needs of all sorts of building and diverse architectural needs. The State-of-the-art technology and machinery from world renowned Italian brands help to ensure the promised quality. Known for its creativity and unique designs, the DBL Ceramics creations comprise both innovation and exclusivity. DBL Ceramics takes pride in its fully automated factory and production facilities ensuring that every process follows the highest level of precision. The range of tiles includes Polish, Porcelain, Wall Tiles, Technical Porcelain, Decor Tiles in a variety of designs and shades to suit every decor with HD printing. In continuing to redefine product innovation processes and creating a wide range of diversified designs, DBL Ceramics has introduced Sugar Effect Tiles and Technical Porcelain Tiles in Bangladesh.

Brief outline of the company: Bengal Fine Ceramics Limited, a public limited company, is the pioneer in the field of manufacturing and marketing of Ivory Stone Table Wares and Super Porcelain Wares for both local and international market. The company is running the plant with its own engineers and technicians who are fully competent and experienced to run the plant efficiently.

Recognition/Awards: President’s Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh Trophy on National Export for the years 1990-91 and 1992-93; International Award, 1991 on production of quality products; International Trade Leaders’ Club Award, Madrid, Spain on quality products, 1992.

DBL Ceramics Limited Capita South Avenue Tower (6th Floor), House 50, Road 3 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9127574, 58817735-6

Fax : +88-02-8140214, 58817737E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.dbl-group.com

Chairman : Mr. Abdul Wahed Managing Director : Mr. Mohammed Abdul Jabbar Nature of Business : Ceramic Tiles Manufacturing Date of Incorporation : 14 March 2009Recognition/Awards : Superbrands 2018 (DBL Group)

Bengal Fine Ceramics Limited HH Bhaban (4th Floor), 52/1 New Eskaton, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9343948

E-mail : [email protected] : www.bfcl.net

Chairman : Mr. Rashed Maksud KhanNature of Business : Manufacturing and marketing of Ivory Stone Table

Wares and super Porcelain.Date of Incorporation : 1983


Brief outline of the company: Dhaka Stock Exchange, premier bourse in the country, is engaged in capital market transactions through helping companies and business organizations in trading shares, debentures and mutual funds. Through its non-stop highly fault-tolerant screen based automated trading system the DSE helps raising fund for accelerating industrialization process in the country. Through reforms Dhaka Stock Exchange has emerged as a securities worth BDT 722.7 billion (US 10.52 billion) which account for 15.46 percent of the GDP of the country. With the dynamic stewardship the DSE is keeping its footprint in the new area soon, as the continuously rising trend of trading is showing positive signals in this regard. Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited contributes quintessentially to the economic development in the country.

Brief outline of the company: Elite Garments: Producing 100% export oriented mens dress shirt & maintaining all compliance issue. Elite Steel: for domestic demand we producing 60 Grades Ms bar. Aqua Paints: Aqua Paints is leading national paints and coating company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Aqua Mtt & Aqua Refinery: Oil refinery factory & producing Octane, Diesel & LPG.

Elite Group of Industries South Avenue Tower (2nd floor), House 50, Road 3, 7 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9859998

Fax : +88-02-9883681 E-mail : [email protected] : www.aquapaints.com

Chairman : Mr. Md. Feroz AhmedManaging Director : Mr. Ramzul Seraj Nature of Business : Garments, Paints, Steel, Oil refineryDate of Incorporation : 1952

Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited 9-F Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223384601-7, 41040189-99

Fax : +88-02-223384727E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.dsebd.org

Chairman : Mr. Md. Eunusur RahmanManaging Director : Mr. Tarique Amin BhuiyanNature of Business : Transaction of Securities

(Share, Treasury Bond, Debentures and Mutual Funds) Date of Incorporation : 28 April 1954


Brief outline of the company: Envoy Textiles Limited (ETL) is a manufacturer of 100% export-oriented denim fabric and is a LEED Platinum certified company by US Green Building Council and it is the first to score LEED Platinum’ among all Denim Mills in the WORLD. ETL has the capacity of 4.50 million yards of denim fabrics per month with a backward integrated state-of-the-art spinning project with a capacity of 55 tons of yarns per day & the whole facility is equipped with cutting-edge machinery from Europe, USA, Japan & China. As an ardent supporter in sustainability, in addition to the LEED, ETL has also adopted some unique technologies like Ozone & Aero Finishing and Advance Denim Dyeing. Vision of the ETL is to become the most trusted denim manufacturer in the world through product innovation and efficient management. And, Recognition to employees, commitment to customers, service providers and business associates is the principle that ETL upholds.

Recognition/Awards: LEED Platinum; President’s Award for Industrial Development; 7 times winner of National Export Trophy; Winner of National Productivity & Quality Excellence Award; 3 times winner of ICSB National Award; 2 times winner of ICMAB Best Corporate Award; HSBC Export Excellence Award; TAX Payer Award by National Board of Revenue; CPI2 Factory Award; Highest Regular Electric Bill Payer Award; LEED Green Factory Award by BGMEA.

Brief outline of the company: Since the establishment, Envoy Group has expanded dramatically over the past decades and built a remarkable distinction as an exporting giant in this part of the world. Diversification & quest for specialization has made the group a true leader in the face of global competition. Envoy Group has earned success in the field of ready-made garments, textiles, washing, business solution, local & international trading, freight forwarding & real estate etc.

Recognition/Awards: Presidents Export Trophy 2016-17, National Export Trophy (Gold), LEED Green Factory Award by BGMEA, Highest Tax Payers- Envoy Textiles Ltd by NBR.

Envoy Textiles Limited Envoy Tower, 18/E Lake Circus, Kalabagan, West Panthapath, Dhaka 1205

Tel. : +88-02- 9102583-90

Fax : +88-02-9103128-9, 9130162E-mail : [email protected] : www.envoy-group.com

Chairman : Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed Managing Director : Mr. Abdus Salam MurshedyNature of Business : 100% Export Oriented Denim Fabric ManufacturerDate of Incorporation : 18 June 1995

Envoy Garments Limited Envoy Tower, 18/E Lake Circus, Kalabagan, West Panthapath, Dhaka 1205

Tel. : +88-02- 9102583-90

Fax : +88-02-9103128-9E-mail : [email protected] : www.envoy-group.com

Chairman : Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed Managing Director : Mr. Abdus Salam Murshedy Nature of Business : Apparels (RMG), Textiles, Washing, Business Solution,

Real Estate, Trading, etc.Date of Incorporation : 1984


Brief outline of the company: The flag-ship company of the Group : Eastern Trading (Bangladesh) Ltd. has been established in 1962 as an Import & Export company specialized in Steel, Dairy & Edible Oil Products. Cement & Construction Materials. The Group subsequently actively engaged in Marine Construction, River Engineering Projects & Infrastructure Building. ETBL Securities & Exchange Limited engaged in underwriting of new subscription of shares & IPOs, Dealers in Stocks & Securities. The company is a Member of the Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and very active player in the Capital Market. Anjuman Ara - Mujeeb Foundation : A CSR promotion Trust for enhancing education for the Girls (specially under privileged) & Trustee of : Syeda Anjuman Ara Girls’ High School, Chauddagram, Comilla.

Nature of Business: ETBL Holdings Limited is a Holding Company comprising several fully-owned independent companies engaged in diversified business activities ranging from International Trade & Services, Construction, Marketing, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Cold Storage, Stocks & Securities, Investment in the public companies i.e., Banking, Insurance, Infrastructure and Housing Finance.

Brief outline of the company: ETBL Securities & Exchange Limited engaged in underwriting of new subscription of shares & IPOs, Dealers in Stocks & Securities. The company is a Member of the Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and very active player in the Capital Market.

ETBL Securities and Exchange Limited Suvastu Tower (9th floor), 69/1 Panthapath, Dhaka 1205

Tel. : +88-02-9641351-4

Fax : +88-02-9641285E-mail : [email protected] : www.etblsecurities.com

Chairman : Mr. Mahbubur RahmanManaging Director : Mr. Rizwan RahmanNature of Business : Stock BrokerageDate of Incorporation : 1997

ETBL Holdings Limited Suvastu Tower (9th floor), 69/1 Panthapath, Dhaka 1205

Tel. : +88-02-9641283-4

Fax : +88-02-9641285E-mail : [email protected] : Mr. Mahbubur RahmanManaging Director : Mr. Rizwan RahmanDate of Incorporation : 2000


Brief outline of the company: FinExcel team consists of professionals and institutions well recognized in their fields; which include Banking, Finance, Capital Market, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Economic Research, Information Technology etc. Renowned economists, bankers, CEOs, Managing Directors and Senior Officials from various institutions form the team. The diversity allows the team to address issues within a multi-dimensional framework and provide effective and sustainable solutions. FinExcel helps business leaders make distinctive, lasting, and substantial improvements in business performance with analytical insights evidence-based diagnosis and solutions. At FinExcel, experience and expertise are relied upon to provide the most effective solutions, to build and expand leadership skills at every level and every opportunity.

Recognition/Award: Export Trophy Award 2008-09” from Bangladesh Govt.,“Atish Dipankar 2008 Award”, “Desher Kagoj 2006 Award”.

Brief outline of the company: Evince Group thrives to be the most admired organization in the apparel and textile industry of Bangladesh by producing premium quality products to their customers at competitive prices, while maintaining an ethical business culture so that the communities in which they operate, as well as the economy at large are benefited. To gain market leadership in the apparel manufacturing industry. Use innovation and speed as driving factors for progress. To produce a wide range of products at superior levels of quality. Ensure environmentally friendly and ethical processes of production. Dedicated to provide specialized value added services to meet requirements of clients.

Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) House 16, Road 23, Block B, Banani, Dhaka 1213

Tel. : +88-02-55033759, 55033760

Fax : +88-02-55033761E-mail : [email protected] : www.finexcelbd.org

Chairman : Mr. Md. Asifuzzaman Chief Executive Officer : Mr. Md. Nurul Haq Majumder Nature of Business : Training, Advisory, Advocacy and ConsultancyDate of Incorporation : 19 April 2010

Evince Group Lotus Kamal Tower (Level 7 & 12), 57 Joar Sahara C/A, Nikunja-2 New Airport Road, Dhaka 1229

Tel. : +88-02-8900066-7, 8900696-97

Fax : +88-02-8900897E-mail : [email protected] : www.evincegroup.com

Chairman & Managing Director : Mr. Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury (Parvez)Nature of Business : Manufacturer and exporter of ready-made Garments,

Yarn dyed woven Fabrics, Denim Fabrics, and Spinning. Also in retail business.



Brief outline of the company: Green Textile Limited (GTL) is a 100% export oriented factory of Epic Group (Hong Kong) established in 2012 at Bhaluka, Mymensingh. It is a State of the art, modern garment manufacturing factory having automated dyeing process, advance washing, advance sampling and R&D etc. under one roof with capacity of producing 1 million pcs garments per month. GTL-3 is bestowed with Platinum LEED Certified factory. Its clientele includes world renowned brands such as Uniqlo, Walmart etc. To train and educate the workers, EPIC started Epic University in its factory premises with huge campus for catering to the needs of the workforce. GTL socially and environmentally responsible corporate entity and provides direct employment to around 4,500 employees besides indirect employment to many more.

Recognition/Award: The Government of Bangladesh had first granted ‘CIP’ status to HRC since the fiscal year 1991/1992 taking into account its export achievements. To date it has received Eleven(11) National Export Trophies (9 Gold + 2 Silver). Exports were primarily to Russia, Poland, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, PRC, UAE, Pakistan, Cyprus and Sudan.

Brief outline of the company: HRC Syndicate Limited is a member-company of the HRC Family of Companies, a leading diversified Blue Chip Conglomerate of Bangladesh. HRC’s business interest includes but is not limited to Ship Owning/Chartering, Shipping Agency, Consolidation & Forwarding, Distribution, Leasing, foreign Representation, Travel Trade, Tea and Rubber Plantation owning, Tea Blending/ Packaging for local market/export, Commodity, Real Estate, Lighting and Print Media. The group now consists of 20 diverse member companies independently driven by dedicated team of professionals with enviable track record. HRC also has substantial investments and interest in Retail Banking, Merchant Banking, General Insurance, Housing Finance and IT Sectors.

HRC Syndicate Limited 11/F HRC Bhaban, 46 Kawran Bazar C/A Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-02-9115183-4, 9133418-22

Fax : +88-02-9128991-2, 8110993E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] : www.hrcbd.com

Chairman & CEO : Mr. Sayeed H. Chowdhury Nature of Business : Tea Export, Leasing, Foreign Representation,

Consultancy and General Trading Date of Incorporation : 21 January 1991

Green Textile Limited House 17, Road 15, Sector 3, Rabindra Sarani, Uttara, Dhaka 1230

Tel. : +880-9611008899

Fax : +88-02-892070E-mail : [email protected] : www.epichk.com

Managing Director : Mr. Tanvir AhmedNature of Business : Manufacturing, RMGDate of Incorporation : 4 March 2012Recognition/Awards : President’s Award in Industrial Development,

LEED (Platinum), Alliance, BSCI, C-TPAT, SEDEX etc.


Brief outline of the company: ICE Technologies Limited began its journey in 2003, with a group of young engineers under the guidance of senior project managers. It started to provide Systems Integration (SI) services to the growing business community in Bangladesh. Over the years ICE Technologies has gained knowledge and expertise in infrastructure solutions, telecom airtime data processing, and project management. Today ICE Technologies focuses on commercial air-conditioning (VRF, Chiller and Ventilation Solutions), Elevators and ITES solutions.

Brief outline of the company: Ha-Meem Denim Ltd., a concern of Ha-Meem Group is located at a beautiful landscape of Mowna. Sreepur along Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway. It is one of the largest denim fabric manufacturers in Bangladesh. Ha-Meem Denim Ltd started it operation since May 2007 and it current monthly production is 5 million yards which will be increase 8 million yards very soon. Produces all kinds of denim fabrics including stretch, super stretch, over-dyed, coating, flat finish, printing etc. Major machineries include 2 Rope and 2 Slasher dye range, 349 looms from picanol and Toyota, Finishing includes 3 Morrison finishing, 2 stenters, 2 mercerizer and 1 desizing. Ha-Meem Denim Ltd. has full-fledged laboratory with strict quality control system focusing on Total Quality Management. Lab is accredited by American Eagle and H&M.

ICE Technologies Limited Apt A3-B3, House 10, Road 2/A, Sector 11, Uttara, Dhaka 1230

Tel. : +88-02-9899042, 9899479

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.icebd.com

Chairman : Mr. Mahbub Jamil Managing Director : Mr. Rubaiyat Jamil Nature of Business : HVAC, ITES, Elevator, Cyber Security Date of Incorporation : 20 December 2009Recognition/Award : Achieved the privilege & listed as Bangladesh’s Top 500

Companies 2009 in D&B report.

Ha-Meem Denim Limited TML Tower, 387 South Tejgoan I/A, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-09666779779

Fax : +88-02-8170623, 8170583E-mail : [email protected] : www.hameemgroup.net

Chairman & CEO : Mr. A.K. Azad Nature of Business : Textile Date of Incorporation : 18 November 2004Recognition/Award : Export Excellent Award–HSBC Bank


Brief outline of the company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh established in the year 1999. The company has a very big manufacturing facility located at Savar and Dhamrai, 35 and 53 kilometer away respectively from the center of the capital city Dhaka. It is the only pharmaceutical in Bangladesh that has separate generic manufacturing facility, Biotech, Vaccines, Hormonal products, Hospital Items, Diapers and chemical plants. Incepta also exports generic finished formulations in dosage and bulk form as well as small amount of API. Beginning in 2006, Incepta has been successfully exporting generic medicines to many different countries spanning all 5 continents through registration of its products. In January 2008, the company received “Certificate of GMP compliance” from European Union. It received UK MHRA, the regulatory authority of England, accreditation in 2011. Incepta is also recognized by Health Canada in 2017 and by The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices Germany in 2018.

Brief outline of the company: Ready made garments buying agent for several companies in USA and EU. This company works on a commission basis and provides all technical and quality control services. It procures orders from regular customers, provides services for sourcing of raw materials, patterns, markers, sampling and full quality control supervision. It maintains daily liaisons with the customers and providing shipping controls and maintains a base of 10-12 manufacturers.

The company also has a strict quality control system with 11 quality controllers providing all technical support to the manufactures. It also has a sample making division.

Recognition/Awards: The Financial Mirror Businessman Award 2002, Best Business Award 2002 by Arthakantha, Bangladesh Business Award 2004, National Export Trophy 2013-14 FY, National Export Trophy 2014-15 FY, National Export Trophy 2015-16 FY, National Export Trophy 2016-17 FY.

International Trade Connection (Pte.) Limited Arcadia Grove Apartment, House 6, Apt. 5A3 Road 15 (New) 28 (Old), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209

Tel. : +88-02-8825801, +8801819199985


Managing Director : Mr. Zafar Osman

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited 40 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8891688-703

Fax : +88-02-8891190-91 E-mail : [email protected] : www.inceptapharma.com

Chairman & Managing Director

: Mr. Abdul Muktadir

Nature of Business : Pharmaceuticals Company Date of Incorporation : 24 February 1999


Brief outline of the company: IOE is one of the largest and leading OA (Office Automation), IT Peripherals, Banking Equipments and Variable Digital Printing Solution, Digital Document Management Solution (DDMS), Consultancy and Marketing company in Bangladesh since 1984 having 14 Offices & Service Centers across the Country. IOE is an Authorized Distributor of different world renowned companies like Xerox USA, InFocus USA, 3M USA, Sendon International Pte; Ltd., Martin Yale USA, & Aorora Corp. USA, Vision UPS Systems Ltd. Luxembourg, Leums Corporation China, Ying Gene Enterprises Ltd., Taiwan for marketing their full ranges products in Bangladesh. IOE’s Business Process Outsourcing, Data Warehousing, Document & SAF Management is second to none in Bangladesh since 2007. With cumulative expertise and experience for more than 30 years, IOE has established itself a #1 choice in to the Financial Institutions, Local and Multinational Corporate, Embassies & Telecom sectors for its unparallel after sales service, knowledgeable product consultant, integrity & sincerity and a dynamic management team.

Nature of Business: Trading business, Marketing and Services of Office Automation and IT Products, Technical Services, Digital Archiving , Physical Archiving, DDMS, Data Entry, Data Management, BPO services etc.

IOE (Bangladesh) Limited "Z Tower", House 4 (5th floor), Road 132, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222286319, 222285134, 222262174Fax : +88-02-8833612E-mail : [email protected] : www.ioe.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Aftab ul Islam, FCA Date of Incorporation : 30 January 1996

Recognition /Award: Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award 2020.

Brief outline of the company: J M Agro Fisheries hatchery & Trading based enterprise concern of M.Alam group in 2010 and over the next 11 Years, has diversified his investment into 10 different units Trading the food processing, fish wharf operation, fish production. This strand aims to develop the proper catching, handling, taking care, marketing and reserving of plants, different fish employs more than 50 Employees with cumulative annual turnover of USD 100 Million.

J M Agro Fisheries173/3 Badsha Market, Khatungonj, Chattogram

Tel. : +031-638886



: Mr. Mahbubul Alam

Nature of Business : Importer & Trading of Poultry Feed and HatcheryDate of Incorporation : 1982


Brief outline of the company: KAFCO – Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited produces high grade granular Urea fertilizer and Ammonia. KAFCO is the largest ever industrial joint venture company in Bangladesh, with capital investment of over US$600 million. Having its shareholders in Bangladesh, Japan and Europe, KAFCO is a truly multinational company, and operates to the highest international standards. The feedstock for KAFCO’s production is Natural Gas. The process upgrades the gas to Ammonia and then to Urea. KAFCO manufacturing complex is located in south-eastern Bangladesh, near the port city of Chittagong on the river Karnaphuli. In addition to the Ammonia and Urea Plants, KAFCO is largely self-supporting with its own facilities for electricity generation, water, jetties, etc. The nearby KAFCO housing complex has its own school and college, mosque and medical facilities, all operating to high standards.

Recognition/Award: Best Gas Customer Award - 2018, 2. National Productivity & Quality Excellence Award-2015, HR Award - 2010, 3rd Highest Tax Payer Award - 2015-16, 2nd Highest Tax Payer Award - 2014-15, 6th Highest Tax Payer Award - 2013-14, 5th Highest Tax Payer Award - 2012-13, 3rd Highest Tax Payer Award - 2011-12, 3rd Highest Tax Payer Award - 2010-11.

Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) IDB Bhaban (13th floor), E/8-A, Rokeya Sharani, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207

Tel. : +88-02-9183141-42, 9183139

Fax : +88-02-9183140E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.kafcobd.com

Chairman : Ms. Zakia SultanaNature of Business : Fertilizer Industry (Urea and Ammonia) Date of Incorporation : 16 July 1981

Brief outline of the company: MB Knit Fashion Limited, a name of quality in the knit world, established in January, 1992. Since then it has been working for the world-class brands through out the world. MB Knit Fashion Limited is the first member of BKMEA (Registration no. BKMEA: 01-B/1996). It always prioritise it’s customers and value the Commitment, Quality and in time shipment is our first concern. With our policy in every steps of production and exporting goods have always satisfied the customers. To meet the commitment of quality and prompt delivery, MB Knit Fashion Limited decided to integrate the manufacturing processes in a planned manner.

MB Knit Fashion Limited B/164-166 & B/185-187 BSCIC Industrial Estate, Fatullah, Narayanganj 1420

Tel. : +88-02-47671112-3

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] : www.mbknit.com

Chairman : Mr. Khadija Khatun SalinaManaging Director : Mr. Mohammad HatemNature of Business : Manufacturer & Exporter of all kinds of knitwear

products Date of Incorporation : 1992


Brief outline of the company: The company is the pioneer flexible packaging manufacturers with the goal of providing innovative products locally to meet customer expectations in much focused products an application. The company’s first plant was 25,000 square feet facility in BSCIC Industrial area, Tongi, Dhaka. Business expanded at a comfortable rate and in 1995 acquisition of 70,000 square feet manufacturing space was made adjacent to existing site and in 2001 the operation expanded at Pagar, Tongi which also required another 144,000 square feet area.

Recognition/Award: URS Asia One World’s Greatest Leaders 2017-2018 Award, URS Asia One World’s Greatest Brands 2017-2018 Award, Most Chosen Brands, Primaduta Award, National Export Trophy, Nawab Sir Salimullah Gold Medal, Mercantile Bank Sommanona 2018, Quality Summit, The prestigious Saskatchewan Pulse, International Star Award.

Brief outline of the company: Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the biggest conglomerates of Bangladesh, began its journey when a visionary, Mr. Mostafa Kamal established Kamal Trading Company in 1976. Then, with the inception of Meghna Vegetable Oil Industries Ltd in 1989, MGI started its way towards expansion as well as diversification. After decades of excellence across business sectors, at present, MGI is proud to be touching one in every two families in Bangladesh with its products and services. Now, MGI have their footprints in more than 60 industries including consumer goods, cement, daily commodities, chemical, seed crushing, animal feed, power plant and other bulk & industrial products. Adding to these, MGI also has ship building, shipping, securities, insurance, media, aviation and many more that are creating substantial values for the country’s economy. With more than 40 years of national & global experience behind, MGI has now started to spread its essence outside Bangladesh. MGI is now present in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, North and South America through exporting the products.

The Merchants Limited Merchants House, House 5/C, Road 13, Sector 3, Uttara, Dhaka 1230

Tel. : +88-02-58953645-9

Fax : +88-02-58950379 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.themerchantsltd.com

Managing Director : Mr. Mohd. Arshad Ali Nature of Business : Flexible Packaging & Printing CompanyDate of Incorporation : 1983Recognition/Award : ISO 9000 Certification

Meghna Group of Industries Fresh Villa, House 15, Road 34, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9887545, 9889490, 09666777055

Fax : +88-02-222289361E-mail : [email protected] : www.mgi.org


: Mr. Mostafa Kamal

Nature of Business : Group of Companies Date of Incorporation : 1976


Brief outline of the company: Mohammadi Group, accredited by the Dutch Council & KPMG certification of ISO 9002 is a leading readymade garments manufacturers and exporter of the country. Very recently formed Boarding Vista, a joint venture software development and exportin company with Denmark.

Recognition/Awards: Selected “Corporate 1 Resource” for the year 1993 by Zeeman Group Company, Netherlands.; Selected “International Supplier of the Year 1996” by Wal Mart, USA.; Selected “Vendor of the Year 2000” by Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada.

Brief outline of the company: Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd. is one of the leading construction companies of Bangladesh engaged in construction of various types of Buildings, International Standard Roads, Highways, Bridges & flyovers, Airport Development works, Railway lines, Power stations etc. Some of the prestigious Building & Road projects executed by them are Sheraton Hotel Dhaka, Radisson Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd., Dhaka, American International School, Dhaka, Construction of Independent University (IUB), Dhaka, Construction of 500 Bed Hospital Building at, Dhaka, 3rd Buriganga Bridge at Basila, Dhaka, Construction of 810m long PC Box Girder Bridge over the old Brahmmaputra River at Gaforgaon, Mymensingh, Construction, Replacement of Reconstruction of Bridge at Seventeen (17) Locations in Dhaka Zone under Eastern Bangladesh Bridge Improvement Project (EBBIP), Construction of 1885m long Flyover at Mirpur-Airport Road, Shahid Ahsanullah Master Ural Setu (Tongi Flyover) at Tongi, Gazipur, Construction of Bahadderhat Junction Flyover at Chittagong under Chittagong City Corporation, etc. At present we are executing Development of Cox’s Bazar Airport, Strengthening of existing Runway & Taxiway at Osmani International Airport, Sylhet, Construction of 53.80km main and 3.90km loop lines etc. from Majhgram to Dhalarchar via Pabna, Improvement of Road from Dulla Mari Road to Tangail (22.4km) from 2 lane to 4 lane incl. structure (Lot No. WP-03) Pat-I & II, Construction of Kanchpur, Meghna, Gumti 2nd Bridge & Rehabilitation of Existing Bridges on Sub-Contract basis under OSJI JV of Japan, Construction of 16 nos. bridges under Rajshahi Zone under Western Bangladesh Bridge Improvement Project (WBBIP), etc. In addition to the above, sister organizations of the company are engaged in Telecommunication & Real Estate businesses, production of Cement, Ceramic Tiles & Concrete Products, etc.

Recognition/Awards: Mr. Nasir Hossain a Commercially Important Person (CIP) for many times & he has also been awarded with National Export Trophy 2012-2013, 2013-2014 & 2016 & 2017 in the Gold Category in Service Sector in the name of Mir Telecom Ltd.

The Mohammadi Limited Lotus Kamal Tower-1, Level 10, 57 Zoar Shahara, Nikunja-2 (North), Dhaka 1229

Tel. : +88-02-48952704

Fax : +88-02-48959254

E-mail : [email protected] : www.mohammadigroup.com

Managing Director : Ms. Rubana Huq Nature of Business : RMG and sweater exporter, Software Developer,

Properties DeveloperDate of Incorporation : 1986

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited Red Crescent Borak Tower, Level 7, 71-72 Old Elephant Road, Eskaton Garden, Ramna, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-55138533-35

Fax : +88-02-55138530E-mail : [email protected] : www.mirakhter.net

Managing Director : Mir Nasir Hossain Nature of Business : Construction IndustryDate of Incorporation : 18 July 1980


Brief outline of the company: Navana Limited was established in 1963 under the Islam Group. In 1996 Navana Group emerged after the expiry of Late Jahurul Islam, who was the Chairman of Islam Group, the largest group of the country. It diversified its activities in various sectors e.g. Construction, Real Estate, Vehicles, Medical Equipments, Furniture, Paints, Batteries, Computers, Electronics, Textiles, Foods, CNG Conversion and CNG Refueling Stations, Power & Energy etc.

Brief outline of the company: The forerunner of the group, Newage Garments Limited commenced business in May 1984 and engaged in the manufacture and export of readymade woven & knit garments and accessories. The group since then kept expanding through incorporation of five more companies to establish forward and backward linkages and to acquire a composite structure in response to the ever demanding need of the buyers. Newage specializes in producing men’s, ladies, children woven tops as well as knitted jersey and polo. The knit operation is a vertical set up with state of the art knitting, dyeing and finishing machinery. Newage has over 9500 employees and has established itself as one of the leading business houses in Bangladesh.

Newage Garments Limited (an enterprise of Newage Group) 42/I Indira Road, Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-09612639243


Website : www.newage-group.com

Chairman : Mr. A.S.M Quasem Managing Director : Mr. Arif Ibrahim Nature of Business : 100% Ready-made Garments Manufacturer and Exporter Date of Incorporation : 30 November 1983 Recognition/Award : WRAP, Oeko-Tex, C&A Best Supplier’s Award.

Navana Limited 205-207 Tejgaon, I/A Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-9892911, 9893048

Fax : +88-02-8832980

E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.navana.com

Chairman : Mr. Shafiul IslamNature of Business : Sole distributor of Toyota and Hino vehicles,

Automotive Spare Parts, Goodyear Tyre & Tubes, Sales & Services, Indentors

Date of Incorporation : 12 September 1963


Brief outline of the company: Established in 2001 this modern plant sits in 36,700 square meters of tranquil park land 55 km outside Dhaka. Nearly 20,000 kg knit fabric passes every day through plant gates supplying NEWAGE ready made garment (RMG) factories. The unit specializes in knitting, dyeing and finishing single jersey; honeycomb & lacoste pique; interlock; double jersey; 1x1 rib; 2x2 rib; CVC; TC; cotton/ viscose; cotton/lycra; ottoman and 100% cotton. To maintain excellence 20% of all greige is inspected on production and arrival at plant with 100% table inspection of all finished fabric for gsm, production and finishing defects. Using Swiss winch dyeing technology; compactor, dryer and washer from Italy & USA, the plant has built a solid reputation of producing quality fabric in time observing exacting buyers’ specification. The production is supported by a fully equipped testing laboratory with equipment sourced from UK & USA to control shrinkage; wash fastness; light fastness and rubbing fastness. Colors are developed with lab dyeing machine and computerized color matching system – Data Color. The plant is also sensitive to the needs of the environment. It utilizes clean captive power generation and houses an effluent treatment plant so as not to disturb the local ecosystem.

Newage Textiles Limited 42/E, Indira Road, Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-09612639243


Website : www.newage-group.com

Chairman Mr. A.S.M Quasem Vice Chairman : Mr. Asif Ibrahim Nature of Business : Ready-made Garments

Date of Incorporation : 10 September 2000

Recognition/Award: ISO 22000:2005 for Food Safety Management System in the year 2009.

Brief outline of the company: New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Ltd. (NZDP) was incorporated in Bangladesh in the year of 1992. It has a rich basket of consumer brands such as Diploma, Anchor, Red Cow, Red Cow Butter Oil, Farmland, Farmland Gold and Shape Up. The company has been able to draw the attention of the consumers from its very inception through offering quality products. Sourcing quality raw materials from the best available sources, using state of the art technology, maintaining nationwide strong distribution network, recruiting dedicated skilled resources etc. have given the company a decisive position in the industry. NZDP believes in long-term partnership with its stakeholders and its goal is to serve the consumers with quality products that deliver not only taste but also convenient and affordable. In 2014, the company has stepped into the new arena of the non-dairy food business. In the non-dairy category, NZDP has brought Doodles Instant Noodles & Doodles Stick Noodles. The company has also crackers (Brands: Poppers, Detos & Krackers King).

New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Limited Shanta Western Tower, O/S-801, Level 8, 186 Tejgaon Industrial Area Tejgaon, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8878701-03, 8878705-09

Fax : +88-02-887 8704E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.newzealanddairybd.com

Managing Director : Mr. Mohammad Samsul Alam Mallick, FCANature of Business : Dairy nutrition & non-dairy productDate of Incorporation : 1992


Brief outline of the company: Prime Group of Industries is a notable Industrial House in Bangladesh. Spinning, Steel, Real state, Trading, Clearing & Forwarding, Agro Product, Nutrition Industry, Banking, Insurance, Financial & Securities, Information Technology, Ship Breaking and Education is the latest area of its operation. The Company mission is quality production and after sales service. Exporting high quality finished yarn for global market and achieve international accreditations as a maximum quality yarn exporter and quality yarn producer. The company thinks business not only profit also provide satisfaction, quality, production and full fill the market demands and major contribution in national economy as well as maintain positive investment of the shareholders.

Prime Textile Spinning Mills Limited Sena Kalyan Bhaban (8th Floor), 195 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-223384851-3

Fax : +88-02-9564857


Website : www.primegroup.com.bd


: Mr. M. A. Awal

Nature of Business : Textile, Spinning, Steel etcDate of Incorporation : 1994 as public limited companyRecognition/Awards : “National Gold Export Trophy”- 1996-1997

“National Export Bronze Trophy” - 2001-2002

Recognition/Award: LEED Platinum Certificate by USGBC, National Award on Environment- 2016, Platinum Certificate on WST- 2016, Global Responsible Business Leadership Award- 2017, OHS best practice award from government of Bangladesh - 2018

Brief outline of the company: Plummy Fashions Ltd sets forth its groundbreaking project- The Greenest Knit Apparel manufacturing unit of the world with “LEED Platinum” standard as per the guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This spectacular manufacturing unit is located in Narayanganj, 20 kilometers south from Dhaka city center, having an area of 6.5 acres of land, ideally organized with a combination of several beautiful buildings and more than 50% open area with lush greeneries. In order to comply with USGBC core standards and guidelines for building and management, PFL particularly followed LEED manufacturing standards and has installed calibrated machineries essential for using Solar energy, CFC free cooling system, efficient water fixtures, LED lighting system, low energy consuming machineries. PFL strongly encourage women employment and committed to provide all possible support facilities for job retention and promotion. PFL also commits zero violence against women in its production facilities.

Plummy Fashions Limited Flat 502, Concord Tower, 113 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-48317240, 09611522522


Website : www.plummyfashions.com

Managing Director : Mr. Md. Fazlul HoqueNature of Business : 100% export oriented readymade knit garmentsDate of Incorporation : 28 February 2005


Brief outline of the company: In Bangladesh, Sanofi has been leading the multinational pharmaceutical sector since 1958 and ensuring most modern prevention and treatment solutions for our people. 77% of our world-class medicines are manufactured in our global standard plant located at Tongi and 23% of medicines which contains sensitive and high-tech products-like vaccines, insulin and chemotherapeutic drugs are imported directly from France, USA, UK and Germany. Social Responsibility is at the heart of Sanofi. Along with global projects, we are providing support to local social organizations such as Maer Achole and CRP to improve the lives of people in need. Life is a health journey, with its ups and downs, and its challenges. These can be big or small, lifelong or temporary. Everyone, from children to elderly people, face health challenges and needs, wherever they are. Sanofi, as a health journey partner, is always beside people in need. We aim to protect, enable and support people facing health challenges, so they can live life to its full potential.

Sanofi Bangladesh Limited 6 Excelsia Tower, 2/A Segun Bagicha Rd, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +880 9678000777

Fax : +88-02-9550009E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Website : www.sanofi.com.bd

Managing Director : Mr. Md. Muin Uddin MazumderNature of Business : Production, Distribution and Marketing

of Pharmaceutical Products

Brief outline of the company: Scholastica Limited owns and operates a well-known private English medium school in Dhaka. It was established in 1977 with a mission to build curious, knowledgeable and caring young individuals, who will be equipped to tackle head-on the challenges of modern-day “global village” and be aspire to become responsible citizens and embrace, respect people from other cultures and walks of life, and contribute meaningfully to society. Scholastica is a well-respected school and considered a pioneer in education in Bangladesh. Scholastica has seven campuses in Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Mirpur and Uttara, with two of them being purpose-built. The sister concerns of Scholastica Limited includes and training center called Services for Professional Education and Enterprise Development Limited (SPEED), a printing company called Printcraft Company Private Limited, a transportation company called Scholastica Transport Services Private Limited, a food and beverages company - Etcetera Bangladesh Private Limited (Coffee World), and a children’s publishing house called Ignite Publications Limited.

Scholastica Limited House 3/D, Road 2/A, Block J, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-58956053-4, 58950488, 48952207

Fax : +88-02-58950443E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.scholasticabd.com

Chairman : Syed Maher MurshedManaging Director : Syeda Madiha MurshedNature of Business : Service Provider (Education)Date of Incorporation : 10 December 1977


Brief outline of the company: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (SPL) started its auspicious journey in 1958. Square Pharmaceuticals Limited is the leading branded generic pharmaceutical of the country. Because of its continuous improvement in quality and dedication to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technology, SPL in 1985 achieved the number one position in the country among all national and multinational companies operating in Bangladesh. This success drove SPL to diversify its operation in bulk Pharmaceutical, toiletries and cosmetics, health and hygiene care products and textiles, to name a few. All the ventures of Square earned trust and reputation because of its quality concern and professional management. Square’s success is the culmination of the commitment, endeavor, high team spirit and devotion of its employees at all levels. The absolute commitment to improve the quality of life of the nation through quality of products and services has lead the Company to adopt internationally recognized ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Recognition/Awards: National Export Trophy 1997-2001, 2013-2017; National Environment Award-2017; Best Employer’s Awards 2012, 2014 (bdjobs); National Productivity & Quality Excellence Awards 2017; Occupational Health and Safety Award-2019; HSBC Export Excellence Award 2014; Food and Drug Administration, USA; Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, UK; World Health Organization; Medicine Control Council, South Africa; UNICEF Global Supplier; Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Health; Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya; National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Malaysia; Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority, Tanzania; National Medicines & Poisons Board, Sudan; National Drug Authority, Uganda.

Square Pharmaceuticals Limited Square Centre, 48 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8833047-56, 9859007

Fax : +88-02-9834941,9848768


Website : www.squarepharma.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Samuel S Chowdhury Managing Director : Mr. Tapan ChowdhuryNature of Business : Manufacture/Market Pharmaceuticals finished/Abide

ProductsDate of Incorporation : 10 November 1964

Brief outline of the company: In 1997, Square Textiles Ltd. entered the textile sector with its manufacturing facilities of cotton yarn. Combining modern technology with skilled manpower under Square Textiles Limited unique inspiring atmosphere, this new Square Textiles Ltd. venture soon rose to the top of the local textile industry. Today it has one of the most sophisticated vertically integrated set-ups. Square Textiles Ltd. is a public limited company listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) and Chattogram Stock Exchange Limited (CSE).

Recognition/Awards: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 & ISO-9002 Certificate (2000); ISO-9001-2008 Certificate (2000); Award from Cotton USA (2002); Awarded with SUPIMA License (2003); Global Organic Textiles Standard (2007); HSBC Export Excellance Award (2010); Corporate Govenance Excellance bty ICSB (2015); Best Tax Payer 2018; Best Exporter 2015-2016.

Square Textiles Limited Square Centre, 48 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8833047-56

Fax : +88-02-9828768, 9848609


Website : www.textile.squaregroup.com

Chairman : Mr. Tapan Chowdhury Nature of Business : Manufacturing and Marketing of YarnDate of Incorporation : 5 October 1994


Brief outline of the company: Star Particle Board Mills, an ISO Certified eco-friendly industry makes Particle Board from natural agro waste like jute sticks & wood chips from timber residual to reduce pressure on scarce forest resources of the country availing modern technology to produce homogenous and strong particle boards, having great mechanical strength in different sizes & thickness, so that these can withstand varied seasonal & climatic changes. The product range of the company includes: Plain Particle Board, Door & Door Frame, Melamine Faced Chip Board and Plywood.

Star Particle Board Mills Limited Shanta Western Tower (Level 13), Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Road 186 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8878800-11,9130776

Fax : +88-02-8878815


Website : www.partexstargroup.com

Chairman : Mrs. Sultana Hashem Vice Chairman : Mr. Aziz Al KaiserNature of Business : Manufacture different kinds of Particle Board

Laminated Board, door etc. Date of Incorporation : 30 January 1983Recognition/Awards : ISO Certified

Brief outline of the company: S S Shipping & Trading Ltd. engage in shipping business like ship management, ship chartering, ship operating and shipping agency. S S Shipping & Trading Ltd. also engage in trading and indenting business.

S S Shipping & Trading Limited Symphony (7th Floor), Plot-SE(F)9, Road 142, South Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222260733


[email protected]

Chairman : Mr. Md. Saiful IslamManaging Director : Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan Khan Nature of Business : Shipping & Trading Date of Incorporation : 27 August 1980


Brief outline of the company: After starting in 1996, gradually Shasha Denims conquered in holding the position as one of the 100% export based leading denim manufacturers in Bangladesh. The Company produces denim fabrics in diverse shade, quality, color, weight, and style as per buyers demand. SDL belongs following three subsidiary companies: Energies Power Corporation Ltd. (EPCL), Shasha Textile Limited and Shasha Garments Limited. SDL is a trusted source of the world renowned buyers; and in most cases, it is the only nominated supplier for a number of reputed buyers/brands. The Company exports its products to EU and Australia through export oriented RMG. Present production capacity is 21.6 million yards per year and expected to reach the capacity yearly to 9.6 million more in addition to its existing capacity. Currently it is rated by the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh (CRAB) as AA3 (long term credit rating) and as ST2 (short term credit rating) up to the date of next rating declaration.

Recognition/Award: National Export Trophy (Gold) three times for three consecutive financial years (2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14) and Silver Export Trophy for financial year (2016-17) and ICSB National Award-2016- Silver Award for Corporate Governance Excellence.

Shasha Denims Limited (SDL) House 23, Road 129, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222260548, 222290659, 222264679, 222291632

Fax : +88-02-222284761


Website : www.shashadenims.com

Chairman : Mr. Anisul Islam MahmudManaging Director : Mr. Shams MahmudNature of Business : Textile Company Date of Incorporation : 28 October 1996

Brief outline of the company: Shohagpur Textile Mills Limited is a 100% Export Oriented Various Counts Melange & Cotton Yarn manufacturing industry located at Lakhankhola, Bandar, Narayangonj. It is equipped with machinery of Trueutzshler from Germany, Rieter from Switzerland, Toyota from Japan and Schlafhorst-Murata winders and Laxmi of Indian Origin also machinery from China having 57,240 spindles. Its production capacity is 30,000 Kgs. per day. The annual turnover of the project is US$ 25.00 million.

Shohagpur Textile Mills Limited Richmond Concord (5th floor), 68 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-222285205, 222295208

Fax : +88-02-58817567


Website : www.purbanigroup.com


: Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker

Nature of Business : Textile Spinning Date of Incorporation : 19 July 1984


Brief outline of the company: Sheltech Ceramics limited was incorporated in Bangladesh on 18th March 2015 as a private company under the Companies Act, 1994. The company started manufacturing Ceramic Tiles for both Floors and Walls. The factory is situated at Bhola Sadar on 55 acres (approx) of Land. It is now manufacturing approximately 8,500 square meters of floor and wall tiles per day.

Sheltech Ceramics Limited Sheltech Tower, 60 Sheikh Russel Square (New), 55 Lake Circus, Kalabagan (Old) West Panthapath, Dhaka

Tel. : +88-09612550055

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Website : www.sheltechceramics.com

Chairman : Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed Managing Director : Mr. Tanvir AhmedNature of Business : Manufacturing of floor and wall tiles Date of Incorporation : 18 March 2015

Brief outline of the company: An initiative of Summit Group and Alliance Holdings Limited, Summit Alliance Port Limited (SAPL) was initially incorporated as a private company on December 06, 2003 and converted to a Public Limited Company on March 06, 2008. SAPL is now the market leader in the industry and handling around 23% of the Country’s export containers. Principal activities of the company are to provide Off-Dock services to its valued clients. SAPL, as the country’s largest Inland Container Depot and Container Freight Station (Off-Dock) service provider with over 65 acre of freehold land and 645,000 sft of warehouse space located 6.50 km away from the multipurpose container vessel berths of Chittagong Port, with facilities to provide both ICD and CFS services. SAPL alone is facilitating the Foreign Exchange earning generation of the country by handling over USD 8bn worth of export cargo per year and thereby providing a vital logistics service that is necessary for facilitating the country’s growing exports. Besides, establishment of the company’s River Terminal, the first of its kind in the country’s private sector, on 15 acres of Company’s freehold land on the bank of river Dholeswary in Mukterpur under Munshigonj district is complete. The River Terminal, being similar in certain respects to the Off-Dock establishment, shall have the bonded warehouse facilities with required handling equipment for Container Freight Station to handle export and import cargos as well as for storage of empty containers. In addition the company shall provide container vessels for transportation of cargo to and from Chittagong Port. SAPL has four subsidiary companies: Cemcor Limited, Container Transportation Services Limited, Summit Alliance Port Pte. Ltd & Summit Alliance Port East Gateway (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Recognition/Awards: Global Security Verification Certification: GSV continuous certification from year 2012; International Ship and Port Security Certification :ISPS Code continuous certification from year 2013; 1st & only IWAY Approved Cargo Consolidation Facility in Bangladesh for IKEA from year 2014; 1st Private River Terminal or Inland Water Container Terminal constructed at West Muktarpur, Munshiganj, operational from year 2017; Chattogram City Corporation Highest Holding Tax Payer year 2017-2018

Summit Alliance Port Limited The Alliance Building, 63 Pragati Sarani, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55048284

Fax : +88-02-55048450


Website : www.saplbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Muhammed Aziz KhanManaging Director : Syed Ali Jowher RizviNature of Business : Off-Dock ServiceDate of Incorporation : 6 December 2003


Brief outline of the company: Malnicherra Tea Estate is the First Tea Estate of the country situated 2.50 kilometers away from Sylhet Divisional Head Quarters.

The Sylhet Tea Company Limited 67 Motijheel C/A (2nd Floor), Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9554349, 9552001

Fax : +88-02-9568865 E-mail : [email protected] & Managing Director : Mr. Ragib AliNature of Business : Tea Estate Date of Incorporation : 19 February 1894

Brief outline of the company: Transcom Beverages Limited (TBL) is the exclusive PepsiCo franchisee for Bangladesh. TBL is manufacturing and distributing global beverages brands: Pepsi, 7up, Mountain Dew, Mirinda, Tropicana and Aquafina. TBL is the market leader over the years with highest market share in Beverage industry.

Recognition/Awards: Highest Tax Payer (2014-2015 & 2016-2017), Highest VAT Payer (2010-2011), 7Up received best brand award for 9 years in a row, Recognition from PepsiCo as "International Bottler of the Year" in 2016 & 2009, Bottler of the year in subcontinent: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016

Transcom Beverages Limited Gulshan Tower (10th Floor), Plot 31, Road 53, Gulshan North C/A Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8834586,9862220

Fax : +88-02-222284644E-mail : [email protected] : www.transcombd.com

Chairman : Mrs. Shahnaz RahmanManaging Director & CEO : Ms. Simeen RahmanNature of Business : Beverage Date of Incorporation : 26 January 2000


Brief outline of the company: Group companies include, Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Limited (leading pharmaceutical manufacturers – formerly SmithKline & French), Transcom Consumer Products Limited (first ever PepsiCo Foods Franchisee in the world - salty snacks, Quaker Oats), Transcom Distribution Co. Ltd. (distribution of pharmaceuticals – ESKAYEF, NOVO NORDISK, SERVIER, ALLERGAN and consumer brands, L’Oreal, L’Oreal Professional, Garnier, Heinz, Mars, Energizer, Schick, Abbott, Unilever International, Zydus Wellness, Unilever International, Bajaj, Vini & Emami), Transcom Beverages Limited (sole franchisee of PepsiCo, USA – Pepsi, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Evervess, Slice, Aquafina), Bangladesh Lamps Limited (manufacturers of lighting products), Bangladesh Electrical Industries Limited (manufacturers of SAMSUNG and TRANSTEC TVs), Transcom Foods Limited (sole franchisee of Pizza Hut & KFC), Transcom Electronics Limited (distribution of SAMSUNG, WHIRLPOOL, DAIKIN, HITACHI, PANASONIC, PHILIPS and TRANSTEC household appliances), Mediastar Limited (Publishers of PROTHOM ALO, country’s largest circulated Bengali Newspaper), Ayna Broadcasting Corporation Limited (FM Radio Station) and Tea Holdings Limited. Eskayef Pharmaceuticals have been exporting its products to 54 countries across the world

Transcom Limited Gulshan Tower (4th Floor), Plot 31, Road 53, Gulshan North C/A, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-48811074-5

Fax : +88-02-9887376, 9887373

E-mail : [email protected] : www.transcombd.com

Chairman : Mrs. Shahnaz RahmanChief Executive Officer : Ms. Simeen RahmanYear of Incorporation : 1981

Brief outline of the company: TML is leader in Int’l transportation and logistics shipments out of Bangladesh and through leveraging group strength (MGH Group) handled one fifth of country’s export. MGH group’s core businesses are Shipping Agency, International Freight Forwarding and FMCG distribution. TML, representing the few leading airlines, is the World’s leading Online Airlines Reservation System (i.e.Galileo).

Recognition/Awards: Etihad Crystal Cargo Outstanding Contribution 06’, Gulf Air Cargo Gold Award 05’, Saudi Arabian Airlines Outstanding Cargo Sales 2005, Gulf Air Cargo Silver Award 04’, Singapore Airlines Top Cargo Agent 05-06.

Transmarine Logistics Limited Jahangir Tower (6th Floor), 10 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-02-9125792-96, 9130641

Fax : +88-02-8127901E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.mghgroup.com

Chairman : Mr. M. Ghaziul Haque Managing Director : Mr. Anis AhmedNature of Business : International Transportation & Logistics Management

(Freight Forwarding & Shipping Lines Representation)Date of Incorporation : 26 July 1993


Brief outline of the company: Unique Hotel & Resorts Limited is the leading Hospitality Management Company which is the owner of “The Westin Dhaka” and the pioneer of Five Star hotel in the private sector of Bangladesh. It started its commercial operation from 1st July 2007. Since then it has been maintaining consistent growth with innovation & valued services and has become the number one in Bangladesh as well south Asia region. The business activities connected with the hotel business are carried out through a Management Contract executed on 17th December 1999 between Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd. (“the Owning Company”) and Westin Asia Management Co. (“the Operator”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., now Marriott International. The Operator is knowledgeable and experienced in managing and promoting five star hotels and resorts and has (and/or its Affiliates have) been performing such services throughout the globe since long. Another 4 Star serviced apartment HANSA by Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd. is at Uttara. UHRL has already signed an agreement with Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Limited now Marriott International, for The Sheraton Dhaka. The hotel is expected to be inaugurated soon. The Company has plans to set-up more 5-star hotels and a 7 Star hotel in Dhaka and other major cities of the country.

Recognition/Award: Unique Hotel & Resorts Limited has been recognized by different national and international credible organizations and professional bodies for its accountability, transparency, good governance and fair disclosure to the stakeholders. Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd. received the “Certificate of Merit” award in 2014 & “First Prize” in 2017 in the Service Sector category from ICAB for the Best Presented Annual Report 2013 and 2016-17 respectively and it won the “First Prize” of SAFA AWARD 2013 & SAFA AWARD 2017 in the Service Sector category for the Best Presented Annual Report and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance disclosures in 2013 and 2017. It was honored with “Silver Award” of ‘ICSB Corporate Governance Excellence 2015 & 2017’ for the Best Corporate Governance Practice in the IT, Telecom and Services Sector category. The Westin Dhaka won the prestigious World Luxury Award 2018 consecutively for the seventh time in the category of Luxury Business Hotel. It also won the World SPA Award in 2017 and 2018.

Unique Hotel & Resorts Limited Borak Mehnur (Level-16), 51/B Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213

Tel. : +88-02-9885116-23, 9854893

Fax : +88-02-9854894E-mail : [email protected] : www.uhrlbd.com

Chairman : Mrs. Salina AliManaging Director : Mr. Mohd. Noor Ali Nature of Business : Service (Hospitality Management) Date of Incorporation : 28 November 2000

Van Ommeren Tank Terminal Bangladesh Limited North Patenga, Chattogram 4000

Tel. : +88-031-741858, 741884, 740921, 2501289

Fax : +88-031-741514



: Mr. Fazlur Rahman

Date of Incorporation : 15th January 1964


MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

Brief outline of the company: Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited is one of the oldest names in the paint industry, yet, it is one of the most technologically progressive companies in the country. The product range includes all types of Decorative Paints, specialized outdoor paints to protect against adverse weather conditions, Color Bank, Superior Marine Paints, Textured Coatings, Heat Resistant Paints, Roofing Compounds, Epoxies and Powder Coatings. In each of these product categories, Berger has been the pioneer. Berger also provides customer support; connecting consumers to technology through specialized Home Decor service; giving free technical advice on surface preparation, color consultancy, special color schemes etc. To bolster customer satisfaction, Berger launched Breathe Easy- the first odourless paint solution in Bangladesh. The company also maintained Innova Wood Coating, PowerBond adhesive, Vehicle Refinish and TexBond textile chemicals to cater to the needs of the customers.

Brief outline of the company: At BAT Bangladesh, we are engaged in the business of making world-class tobacco products that meet the diverse preferences of our consumers. Our integrated value chain that spans from ‘crop to consumer’ enables high levels of operational and quality control. As an organization operating in a highly-regulated industry, we understand our added responsibility and take pride in upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, while stewarding our operations in a sustainable and responsible way. Furthermore, our deep and comprehensive involvement in the tobacco supply chain has enabled us to empower livelihoods across Bangladesh, and this is a testament to our unambiguous impact on the national economy.

Recognition/Awards: In 2018, the Company was awarded with the following recognitions: Highest Tax Payer Recognition by National Board of Revenue (NBR); 18th ICAB National award for best presented Annual Report; Life Time Achievement Award by Asia’s Best Leadership Awards to Mr. Golam Mainuddin; ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2017; ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence; SAFA Awards 2017 for Corporate Governance; Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards for Green Leadership –Deepto; Bangladesh Supply Chain Excellence Award 2018 in ‘Excellence in Supply Chain Talent Development’; CMO Asia Award in ‘Community Development’ Category – Deepto; CMO Asia Award for Best CSR Practices’; Top Employer Award from Top Employers Institute; Innovation Award for SDG Inclusion by BBF and Mastercard – Probaho; Dream Employer to work for 2018; Best HR event of the Year 2018; Mubina Asaf, Head of Legal and External Affairs – Corporate Excellence Award for her Leadership by CMO Asia; Diversity Impact Award 2018; 23 Local Government awards for Afforestation in different districts.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited New DOHS Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1206

Tel. : +88-02-48811279-83

Fax : +88-02-9842786E-mail : [email protected] : www.batbangladesh.com

Chairman : Mr. Golam Mainuddin Managing Director : Mr. Shehzad MunimNature of Business : Tobacco Date of Incorporation : 2 February 1972

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited Berger House, House 8, Road 2 , Sector 3, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230

Tel. : +88-02-48953665

Fax : +88-02-48951350, 8951350

E-mail : [email protected] : www.bergerbd.com

Chairman : Mr. Gerald K AdamsManaging Director : Ms. Rupali Chowdhury Nature of Business : Manufacturing of paints, varnishes and coatings Date of Incorporation : 6 June 1973Recognition/Awards : ICMAB Best Corporate Award, Best Brand Award,

Highest VAT Payer Award


Brief outline of the company: A Liaison office of Bureau Veritas Group based in France that is working in 170 countries in regulation, inspection, classification, certification, inspection and consultancy since 1828. The liaison office in Bangladesh is engaged in coordination with the mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) program under the contract signed with the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

Brief outline of the company: Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading mail and logistics company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees and investors worldwide. The Group contributes to the world through responsible business practice, corporate citizenship and environmental activities. By the year 2050, Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero emissions logistics. Deutsche Post DHL Group is home to two strong brands: Deutsche Post is Europe’s leading postal service provider. DHL offers a comprehensive range of international express, freight transport, and supply chain management services, as well as e-commerce logistics solutions. Deutsche Post DHL Group employs approximately 550,000 people in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The Group generated revenues of more than 61 billion Euros in 2018.

Recognition/Awards: Great place to work 2018; Best Contact Center: Customer Experience Management Asia Summit; Best Contact Center of the Year: Contactcenterworld.com; Customer Service Department of the Year: Stevie Awards Inc

DHL Worldwide Express (Bangladesh) Pvt. Limited Molly Capita Center (Level 4 & 5), 76, Bir Uttam Mir Showket Road, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-55668101, 9895810

Fax : +88-02-9841692 E-mail : [email protected] : www.dhl.com

Country Manager : Mr. Md. Miarul Haque Nature of Business : Air Express Date of Incorporation : 1979

Bureau Veritas (BIVAC) Bangladesh Limited 84 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Farmgate, Dhaka 1215

Tel. : +88-02-9129723-4, 9127714

Fax : +88-02-9126486, 8117891

E-mail : [email protected] : www.bureauveritas.com

Managing Director : Dr. A. Qayyum KhanNature of Business : Inspection and SurveyDate of Incorporation : 26 July 1993


Brief outline of the company: The history of the Company dates back to 1858 when it was established and the company involved itself in tea in 1865. Producing tea in bulk is the main product of Duncan Brothers. The Group diversified into bottled mineral water, rubber plantation and flower production etc. The entire population ls covered by primary health care and being provided with pure drinking water. The Group runs a 50 bed referral hospital for tea workers, a fully residential school exclusively for education of the children of tea workers and also a life guard station at Cox’s Bazar. All the teas of Duncan,s group are Rain Forest Alliance (RFA) certified. Duncan’s natural mineral water plant is ISO - 22000 certified for food safety and quality management system. The Group has an orchid plantation project and is a registered dealer for producing quality paddy seeds.

Recognition/Awards: Occupation Health & Safety Good Practice Award 2018’. A special award of clonal tea developed by BTRI received from Honourable Prime Minister at the “Tea Fest 2018” RTZ Award for long term commitment. National Export Trophy.

Recognition/Awards: Reorganization best American Company in the year 2002 by AMCHAM, Received several award from both Air and Ocean carriers.

Brief outline of the company: Expeditors (Bangladesh) Ltd. is subsidiary of Expeditors International of Washington Inc. which is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. Expeditors, generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of 322 locations in 103 countries on six continents. In Bangladesh Expeditors started operation in 1996 and doing business with every success and maintain very high ethical business standard. It is a Paperless and Cashless office run by a group of highly trained profession in an automated environment. For more details please visit www.expeditors.com.

Expeditors (Bangladesh) Limited South Breeze Square, Level 4, 52 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9890594-6

Fax : +88-02-9890775, 8822887

E-mail : [email protected] : www.expeditors.com

Chairman & Managing Director : Syed Ershad AhmedNature of Business : Logistics and International TransportationDate of Incorporation : 20 January 1996

Duncan Brothers (Bangladesh) Limited Camellia House, 22 Kazi Nazrul lslam Avenue, Dhaka 1000

Tel. : +88-02-9661397-8, 0258611720-2

Fax : +88-02-58613576E-mail : [email protected] : www.duncanbd.com

Chairman & Managing Director : Mr. lmran Ahmed Nature of Business : Production and marketing of tea and rubber Date of Incorporation : 20 January 1949


Brief outline of the company: Linde is a leading industrial gases and engineering company with 2018 pro forma sales of USD 28 billion (EUR 24 billion). The company employs approximately 80,000 people globally and serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Linde delivers innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers and creates long-term value for all stakeholders. The company is making our world more productive by providing products, technologies and services that help customers improve their economic and environmental performance in a connected world.

Brief outline of the company: Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future, with a mission to make life better for people everywhere along our global supply chains. Since 1906 we have grown from our initial startup focused on trading handicrafts from China to the West to todays multinational corporation, managing complex supply chains for brands and retailers worldwide. Over 112 years, despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity continues to drive our business. We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers. We have different backgrounds, but we share many things in common: a commitment to great design, innovation, teamwork and delighting our customers. We convene the global supply chain creating customized, end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions for brands and retailers. What sets us apart is our high degree of flexibility and scalability which is unrivaled in our industry. Our vision is simple but bold – we aspire to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to make life better for one billion people in our supply chain.

Linde Bangladesh Limited 285 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +88-02-8870322-27, 8870341-45

Fax : +88-02-8870365, 8870336E-mail : [email protected] : www.linde.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Moloy BanerjeeManaging Director : Mr. Sujeet Kumar PaiNature of Business : Manufacture and supply of industrial and medical

gases and welding products.Date of Incorporation : 29 January 1973

Li & Fung Bangladesh Limited ABC Heritage, Plot 2 & 4, Jashim Uddin Avenue, Sector 3 Uttara Model Town, Dhaka 1230

Tel. : +88-02-55669922

Fax : +88-02-8931036E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.lifung.com

Chairman : Mr. Victor FungSenior Vice President and Country Head

: Mr. Rahul Dhand

Nature of Business : RMG (Supply Chain) Date of Incorporation : 2002


Brief outline of the company: LSI Industries Limited is a 100% export oriented engaged in manufacturing, selling and exporting of garment accessories like metal button, metal buckle and d-ring, metal alloy item, plastic item of garment accessories, special yarn-dyed tape, rubber badges, zipper series and belt & other caps accessories. During the period the Company added a new product line for manufacturing and selling mould & dices, brass wire, zinc alloy raw materials and established a marketing network to ensure the upward trend of business. The company has been set up to produce garment accessories like metal button, metal buckle and d-ring, metal alloy item, plastic item of garment accessories, special yarn-dyed tape, rubber badges, zipper series and belt & other caps accessories. During the period the Company added a new product line for manufacturing and selling mould & dices, brass wire, zinc alloy raw materials. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Brief outline of the company: Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favorites, and we are present in 191 countries around the world. Nestlé’s purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.

Recognition/Awards: The company received the government’s Tax Card Award 2016 as the highest taxpayer in the food category; Nestlé Bangladesh signs Vendor Financing agreement with HSBC, first of its kind in Bangladesh- An innovative supply chain financing approach by Nestlé Bangladesh, 2018; The popular Nestlé brand wins the title for the ninth consecutive year in Bangladesh. - MAGGI is the Best Snack Brand of 2016; Awarded Standard Chartered-Financial Express CSR award 2010-11.

Nestlé Bangladesh Limited Nina Kabbo, Level 4, 227, Tejgaon I/A, Gulshan Link Road, Dhaka 1208

Tel. : +880 9609-609222

Fax : +88-02-9887453, 9896570

E-mail : [email protected] : www.nestle.com.bd

Managing Director : Mr. Deepal Abeywickrema Nature of Business : FMCG Date of Incorporation : 1992

LSI Industries Limited 55 Suhrawardy Avenue, Gulshan, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9883525, 9883526

E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] : www.lsitwn.com

Chairman : Mr. Chen Chin LiManaging Director : Ms. Rachel Wu Nature of Business : Garments Accessories Manufacturer Date of Incorporation : 2 September 1998


Brief outline of the company: The objects for which the company is established is to provide a chamber for discussing and exchanging views on business conditions and issues, both domestic and international, affecting Bangladeshi and Nordic companies.

Brief outline of the company: Puls Trading Far East Limited (Bangladesh Liaison Office), have been operating in Bangladesh since 2005 as Bangladesh Liaison Office (Representative Office of H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB operating as H&M, a Swedish retail-clothing company known for its fast-fashion clothing offerings for ladies, men’s, kids and teenagers. H&M has just under 5,000 stores in 72 countries and as of 2018 employed around 177,000 people. Our production is outsourced to approximately 800 independent suppliers primarily in Europe and Asia. Today, most of the clothing is manufactured in Asia including Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Turkey. The activities of Bangladesh Liaison Office are to do liaison work between the Principal Company and Bangladesh Garment factories, to coordinate the merchandising, quality control and shipment process of the export orders. The functions also include the supportive activities to brands within Puls family from sourcing vendors, quality assurance, all the way through to the shipment.

Puls Trading Far East Limited House 8/A & Plot 1 (Hadi Tower), Road 50, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88 09609000466

Fax : +88-02-9885387, 9863032E-mail : [email protected] : www.hm.com

Chief Representative : Mr. Ziaur RahmanNature of Business : Buying House Date of Incorporation : 29 March 1983

Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh C/O GraphicPeople Ltd. (3rd Floor), Plot 76/A, Block M, Road 11 Banani, Dhaka 1213

Tel. : +8801777700752

E-mail : [email protected] : www.nccib.com

President : Mr. Tahrin AmanSecretary General : Ms. Nathaile TranefeldtNature of Business : Chamber of Commerce Date of Incorporation : 28 March 2011


Brief outline of the company: Siemens Bangladesh Ltd. has emerged as a leading inventor, innovator and implementer of leading-edge technology enabled solutions operating in the core business segments of Industry, Energy, Healthcare and Infrastructure and Cities. Siemens brings to Bangladesh state-of-the-art technology that adds value to customers through a combination of multiple high-end technologies for complete solutions. Siemens has the competence and capability to integrate all products, systems and services. It caters to Industry needs across market segments by undertaking complete projects such as Hospitals, Power Generation-Transmission-Distribution, and Industrial units. Our association with Bangladesh began in 1956. Siemens Bangladesh is a 100% subsidiary company of Siemens AG, Germany. In Bangladesh we have 150 employees and our head office is located at Gulshan-1, Dhaka. Siemens AG, Germany headquartered in Berlin and Munich, is one of the world’s largest electrical engineering and electronics companies. Sustainability has been a hallmark of the company ever since it’s founding more than 167 years ago.

Brief outline of the company: Robi Axiata Limited (Robi) is a subsidiary company of the Asian telecom giant, Axiata Group Berhad, based in Malaysia. Other shareholders in the entity are Bharti Airtel International (Singapore) Pte Ltd and NTT DOCOMO Inc. Robi is the second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh with 47.9Mn subscribers as of end of June 2019. The company commenced operation in 1997 as Telekom Malaysia International (Bangladesh) with the brand name ‘Aktel’. In 2010, it was rebranded as ‘Robi’ and the company changed its name to Robi Axiata Limited. Following the merger with Airtel Bangladesh, the merged company, Robi Axiata Limited (Robi) started its commercial operation on 16 November 2016. As of now, this is the biggest ever merger of the country and first ever merger in the mobile telecom sector of Bangladesh. Robi was the first operator to introduce GPRS and 3.5G services in the country. It is the first company to launch 4.5G service in all the 64 districts of the country. By the end of 2018, Robi created the largest 4.5G network of the country with more than 8,000 sites. It is the only mobile operator to have successfully conducted the trial run of 5G and Voice over LTE technology on its 4.5G network.

Brief outline of the company: Recognition/Awards: Robi Axiata Limited was conferred with the “Global Best Employer Brand 2018” award, yet another time, by the World HRD Congress at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai on 17 February 2019.

Siemens Bangladesh Limited Laila Tower (7th & 8th Floor), 8 Gulshan South Avenue Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel : +88-02-9893536

Fax : +88-02-9893597E-mail : [email protected] : www.siemens.com

Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Prabal BoseNature of Business : Electrical & Electronics Date of Incorporation : 1974

Robi Axiata Limited 53 Nafi Tower, Gulshan South Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-09610000888

Fax : +88-02-9885463E-mail : [email protected] : www.robi.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Dato’ Mohd Izzaddin IdrisManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed Nature of Business : Telecommunication Date of Incorporation : 22 October 1995


Brief outline of the company: Singer has been operating in this region (Bangladesh) since 1905 when the country was a part of the Indian sub-continent. After the partition of the Indian Sub-continent in 1947, Singer in East Pakistan operated as a branch of Singer Pakistan. Singer Bangladesh Limited was incorporated as a private limited company on 4 September 1979 and it was converted into a publicly traded company in 1983. Singer Bangladesh Limited was a company with a single product - sewing machine till 1985. Today, Singer is a large, diversified company with unmatched presence throughout Bangladesh. Singer is now a member of Arcelik A. S., Turkish largest home appliances company (Part of Koc Holding, Turkey). Retail Holdings Bhold B. V. is the majority shareholder in the company, holding a stake of 57%. The public shareholding accounts for 43%. Singer Bangladesh Limited is listed with the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchange.

Brief outline of the company: ICSB National Award 2017 for Corporate Governance Excellence (Gold Award in Engineering Category); Singer Refrigerator was recognized in 2018 as the No 1 Refrigerator Brand in Bangladesh

Brief outline of the company: Tradewind GmbH is a Germany-based finance organization that provides international trade finance solutions to the world’s small and mid-sized enterprises as well as to large corporates globally. Our core products are non-recourse export factoring and supply chain finance. By combining financing, credit protection, and collections in a single suite of trade finance products, we bring comprehensive, streamlined and best-in-class services to the world’s exporters and importers.

Tradewind GmbH Registered Office: Flughafenstraße 83, 41066 Mönchengladbach, Germany

Bangladesh Office: Baliaree (2nd Floor), House 30, Road 130, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-8834831-2

E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.tradewindfinance.com

Executive Director : Mr. Ansgar Hütten Nature of Business : International Trade FinancingDate of Incorporation : 7 March 2000

Singer Bangladesh Limited House 5B, Road 126, Gulshan 1, Dhaka, Bangladesh 1212

Tel. : +88-02-58815797, 9845864

Fax : +88-02-9858247, 9857624

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : www.singerbd.com

Chairman : Dr. Fatih Kemal Ebiçlioglu Managing Director : Mr. M. H. M. FairozNature of Business : Manufacturing and marketing of consumer

electronics and household appliancesDate of Incorporation : 4 September 1979


Brief outline of the company: In a significant expansion of Tysers original role as London based reinsurance brokers in Bangladesh, dating back nearly 50 years, and in an attempt to help improve the awareness and control of risk in the country, in 2002 it established a Dhaka-based Risk Management company (Tyser Risk Management Bangladesh Limited – TRMBL) to provide a range of services to support not only the local insurance market but also their International Reinsurers along with – increasingly – local and multi-national industrial groups and Investors. These include:

• Insurance Audits

• Insurance Consultancy

• Plant Surveys

• Risk Management Reviews

• Plant Valuations

• Safety Audits

• Advance Loss of Profit (ALOP) – ALOP monitoring and reporting service etc.

In the years ahead, and with further development within the country proceeding at a remarkable pace, we are confident that TRMBL will contribute increasingly to the stable and secure industrial growth to which the Bangladesh Government has committed itself.

Tyser Risk Management Bangladesh Limited Awal Center, Level 4, 34 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani C/A, Dhaka 1213

Tel. : +88-02-55 042326-7, 55042048


Website : www.trmbl.com

Chairman : Mr. Roger Edward MarshManaging Director : Mr. Christopher Sydenham Nature of Business : Consultancy, Risk Management, Plant Surveys etc.Date of Incorporation : 10 November 2020

Brief outline of the company: Unilever Bangladesh is a company that has its own history intrinsically related to the development of Bangladesh. In 1964, the first soap manufacturing facility was setup in Kalurghat-Chittagong, which over a period evolved and diversified into one of the largest manufacturing locations in South Asia. Thriving for over 50 years, Unilever Bangladesh now has 21 brands operating in 10 product categories and it is the market leader of 8 categories. The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple its growth from its environmental footprint, while increasing its positive social impact. Unilever has set three big goals to achieve: Helping more than 1 billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020, halve the environmental footprint of its products as it grows its business by 2030, enhance the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Recognition/Awards: “Top Taxpayer” for 3 years in a row and 5th time since 2013; “Best Employer” for the 7th time in a row; “Dream Employer” across campuses and the “Best Place to Work for Women”; “Partners in Progress” by Standard Chartered Bangladesh Trade Awards 2018, “Chittagong Divisional Environment Award” by Dept. of Environment in 2013, Lifebuoy won “Silver award” in the category of “Best use of integrated campaign” in Media Abby Goa Fest in 2018 while Lux won “Bronze Award” in the same category, Pepsodent won “Grand Prix” in the category of “Best use of search” by Digital Marketing Awards in 2018.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited Z.N. Tower, Plot 2, Road 8, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212

Tel. : +88-02-9888452

Fax : +88-02-8811560

E-mail :[email protected] [email protected]

Website : www.unilever.com.bd

Chairman : Mr. Kamran BakrManaging Director & CEO : Mr. Zaved AkhtarNature of Business : Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Date of Incorporation : 1964


Brief outline of the company: United Dhaka Tobacco Company Ltd. (UDTCL) is a member of Japan Tobacco International Group (JTI). UDTCL has been acquired by Japan Tobacco Industry in 2018, making it the single biggest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the history of Bangladesh. UDTCL is currently one of the largest private sector employers in the country with nearly 15,000 employees. The company also works directly with about 28,000 farmer families in different parts of the country ensuring profitable return for their crops. JTI Bangladesh seeks to continuously improve its contribution in the economy, society and business arena.

United Dhaka Tobacco Company Limited Levels 9-10-11-12, Rangs RD Centre, Plot-SE(F) 3 Gulshan Avenue, Dhak 1212

Tel. : +8809612115500


Managing Director & CEO : Mr. Maxim LobachevNature of Business : Manufacture and marketing of tobacco productsDate of Incorporation : August, 2018


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ICC Bangladesh deeply acknowledges the co-operation, support and assistance extended by all members of ICC Bangladesh including the following advertisers and individuals who actively helped in the publication of this Directory:

ICCB EDITORIAL BOARD

Mahbubur Rahman, PresidentRokia Afzal Rahman, Vice PresidentA. K. Azad, Vice PresidentAtaur Rahman, Secretary General

EDITORIAL TEAM

Ajay Bihari Saha, General ManagerSyeda Shahnewaz Lotika, Deputy General ManagerEngr. Md. Shakayet Hossain, Assistant Manager

RESEARCH, CREATIVE & PRODUCTION

Nymphea Publication Suite 6C, Hashim Tower205/1/A, Tejgaon–Gulshan Link RoadDhaka 1208, BangladeshTel.: +88-02-9862032, +88-02-9862054E-mail: [email protected]: nympheapublication.com

AB Bank Limited ASM Chemical Industries Limited AG Motors Anwar Landmark Limited Apex Footwear Ltd. Arlinks Group Azim Group Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority

(BEPZA) Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co. Ltd. Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre

(BIAC) Central Depository Bangladesh Limited Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Dhaka Bank Limited Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Eastern Bank Ltd. Eastland Insurance Company Limited Envoy Textiles Limited ETBL Holdings Limited Evince Group First Security Islami Bank Limited G4S Secure Solution Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd. Ha-Meem Group

IOE (Bangladesh) Ltd. InterContinental Dhaka IPDC Finance Ltd. Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited Meghna Group of Industries Mir Ceramic Ltd. Mutual Trust Bank Limited National Housing Finance and Investments

Limited One Bank Limited Plummy Fashions Limited S.S. Shipping & Trading Ltd. Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited Purbani Group Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Star Ceramics Limited The Merchants Ltd. Transcom Beverages Ltd. Trust Bank Limited Unilever Bangladesh Limited The London Institute of Banking and Finance

(LIBF) Transcom Limited The City Bank Limited

Tel : +88-02-222287255, 222280257Fax : +88-02-222288388

E-mail : [email protected]: www.arlinksgroup.com

Head O�ce: 13 Dilkusha Commercial Area, Dhaka-1000, BangladeshTel. : +88-02-223384600, Hotline: +88-09610001234, Fax : +88-02-9565706

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

+880-9606001700, 8837976-7

A Bank of Sustainability

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) rejoices along with its customers, shareholders, stakeholders, regulators, patrons and well-wishers, on being recognized as one of the top ten (10) Sustainable Banks of Bangladesh by Bangladesh Bank. The recognition is made by Bangladesh Bank's Sustainable Finance Department (SFD) based on its performance in 2020. This is the first time, Bangladesh Bank has published such kind of rating based on four indicators such as Sustainable Finance, Green Refinance, Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) and Core Banking Sustainability.

Tel. : +88-02-55012505, Fax : +88-02-55012516

With Complimentsfrom

Corporate Office: Symphony (7th Floor), Plot SE(F) 9, Road 142, South Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

Ships chartering, ships operating, shipsmanagement and shipping agencies.

Building Construction and RealEstate developers.

Fatema Real Estate & Developers Ltd.S.S. Builders & Developers Ltd.

MSK Shipmanagement and Chartering Ltd.

Tel. : +88-02-222260733, Fax : +88-02-222260676

Corporate O�ce :Richmond Concord, (5th Floor), 68, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212

Tel. : +88-02-222285205, 222295208, Fax : +88-02-58817567

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