# 30 leading corporate groups and holding companies in Dhaka

Tamtam tracks 119 corporate groups and holding companies headquartered in Dhaka. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by PRAN-RFL Group, Walton Group and ACI Limited. Their median headcount is 2,530. Half of them were founded in 1984 or later.

This list of corporate groups and holding companies in Dhaka highlights large, diversified conglomerates. These firms operate across a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, finance, food and beverage, and consumer goods. Many of these companies, such as PRAN-RFL Group, Walton Group, and Akij Group, have extensive operations in agro-processing, electronics, steel, textiles, and real estate, indicating a mature industrial base.

A notable pattern among these companies is their significant employee count, with PRAN-RFL Group employing over 21,000 people. Companies like ACI Limited focus on pharmaceuticals and agribusinesses, while Eastern Bank PLC. and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC are prominent in the banking sector. The prevalence of diversified groups suggests an economic landscape where large entities manage multiple business interests from a central hub in Dhaka.

🇧🇩 Dhaka · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PRAN-RFL Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pran-rfl-group) (pranfoods.net)<br>A diversified conglomerate in Bangladesh, established in 1981, with interests in foundry, engineering, PVC fittings, plastics, food and beverage, and agro-processing | Food and Beverage Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 21,799 | 1981 |
| 2 | [Walton Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walton-group) (waltonbd.com)<br>The company began as a trading company, later diversifying into steel, textiles, electronics, and automobiles, with electronics and automobiles becoming key growth drivers and income sources. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 4,990 | 1977 |
| 3 | [ACI Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aci-limited) (aci-bd.com)<br>A diversified conglomerate operating in Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Brands, Agribusinesses, and Retail with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Bangladesh | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 4,765 | 1992 |
| 4 | [Eastern Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eastern-bank-plc) (ebl.com.bd)<br>Leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh, providing corporate, retail, and commercial banking services, aiming for lasting value for clients, shareholders, employees, and community. | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 4,591 |  |
| 5 | [Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/islami-bank-bangladesh-plc) (islamibankbd.com)<br>Pioneering Islamic banking in Bangladesh with the largest private banking network, globally recognized for excellence and ranked among top financial institutions | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 4,116 | 1983 |
| 6 | [IFIC BANK PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ific-bank-plc) (ificbank.com.bd)<br>A financial institution providing innovative services with a skilled team and advanced fintech support through a network of modern business centers worldwide | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,453 | 1983 |
| 7 | [Akij Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/akij-group-dhaka) (akij.net)<br>A diversified conglomerate in Bangladesh with 24 concerns, focusing on industrial development, social welfare, and employing and caring for a large workforce | Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,449 | 1940 |
| 8 | [Bashundhara Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bashundhara-group) (bashundharagroup.com)<br>A diversified group with a significant presence in real estate, cement, paper, steel, media, and shopping malls, impacting thousands of lives in Bangladesh | Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,426 | 1987 |
| 9 | [DBL Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dbl-group) (dbl-group.com)<br>A diversified conglomerate with vertically integrated apparel and textile manufacturing facilities, also involved in ceramics, semiconductor design, pharmaceuticals, and sustainability initiatives | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,380 | 1991 |
| 10 | [Square Pharmaceuticals PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/square-pharmaceuticals-plc) (squarepharma.com.bd)<br>A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Bangladesh with over 64 years of experience, specializing in finished products and active pharmaceutical ingredients | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,006 | 1958 |
| 11 | [Bank Asia PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-asia-plc) (bankasia-bd.com)<br>A leading bank in Bangladesh offering modern banking products and services with a strong focus on technology and customer satisfaction | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,979 | 1999 |
| 12 | [Akij Resource](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/akij-resource) (akijresource.com)<br>Our mission is to provide top-quality products and services, focusing on continuous improvement for the benefit of society and the environment | Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,796 | 2020 |
| 13 | [BRAC Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brac-bank-limited) (bracbank.com)<br>A leading financial institution in Bangladesh with a focus on SMEs, offering a wide range of banking services and subsidiaries | Financial Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,774 | 2001 |
| 14 | [Ha-Meem Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ha-meem-group) (hameemgroup.net)<br>A leading wholesale clothing manufacturer in Bangladesh with a rich 30-year history, producing fashionable denim fabrics with comprehensive manufacturing facilities | Wholesale Import and Export | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,543 | 1984 |
| 15 | [Golden Harvest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/golden-harvest) (goldenharvestbd.com)<br>A diversified business group in Bangladesh, involved in food, dairy, IT, logistics, real estate, aviation, infrastructure, and insurance with a focus on social responsibility | Consumer Goods | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,530 |  |
| 16 | [Mutual Trust Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mutual-trust-bank-plc) (mutualtrustbank.com)<br>A banking institution offering a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking, investment, and intermediary services, with a global network | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,477 | 1999 |
| 17 | [Noman Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/noman-group) (nomangroup.com)<br>A leading textile group in Bangladesh, specializing in exporting fabrics, RMG, home textile, terry towel, and denim to international markets | Textile Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,804 | 1971 |
| 18 | [Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-arafah-islami-bank-plc) (aibl.com.bd)<br>A financial institution in Bangladesh following Islamic principles, established in 1995 with a focus on implementing a modern banking system based on the Qur'an and Sunnah | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,779 | 1995 |
| 19 | [Epyllion Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/epyllion-group) (epylliongroup.com)<br>Manufacturer and exporter of knit apparels with vertical integration, real estate, food & beverage, and retail brand Committed to CSR and sustainability | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,743 | 1994 |
| 20 | [SNOWTEX GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/snowtex-group) (snowtex.com.bd)<br>Integrated woven garment manufacturing industry in Bangladesh providing quilting, printing, sewing, and finishing services for global fashion retailers with strong backward linkage. | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,565 | 2000 |
| 21 | [IDLC Finance PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/idlc-finance-plc) (idlc.com)<br>The largest non-banking financial institution in Bangladesh offering loans, deposits, and capital market services to corporate, consumer, and SME clients | Financial Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,511 |  |
| 22 | [Pran Food](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pran-food) (pranfoods.net)<br>Dedicated to improving beloved foods for a healthier life, supporting educational programs and partnerships for promoting healthy choices | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,423 | 1981 |
| 23 | [Mondol Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mondol-group) (mondol.net)<br>Leading manufacturer of high-quality knitted garments for men, women, boys, girls, and kids, with a focus on timely delivery and affordable prices | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,419 | 1991 |
| 24 | [Hameem Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hameem-group) (hameemgroup.net)<br>An apparel, textiles, and media conglomerate with subsidiaries in ready-made garments, textiles, transportation, media, and tea gardens supporting over 75,000 employees | Apparel Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,407 | 1984 |
| 25 | [Anwar Group of Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anwar-group-of-industries) (anwargroup.com)<br>A well-established group with a diverse portfolio including textile, jute, financial services, real estate, engineering, and automobiles, led by a reputable chairman | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,403 | 1834 |
| 26 | [Opsonin Pharma Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/opsonin-pharma-ltd) (opsonin-pharma.com)<br>Developing, manufacturing, and marketing generic medicines for human use both domestically and internationally, with a focus on quality, affordability, and global presence | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,376 | 1956 |
| 27 | [BEXIMCO Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beximco-group) (beximco.com)<br>A diversified group in Bangladesh with operations in textiles, pharmaceuticals, real estate, construction, information technologies, financial services, energy, and PPE manufacturing | Executive Offices | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,373 | 1972 |
| 28 | [Dhaka Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dhaka-bank-limited) (dhakabankltd.com)<br>A dynamic banking institution in Bangladesh with a strong focus on community, history, modern service delivery, and financial strength | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,292 | 1995 |
| 29 | [Urmi Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/urmi-group) (urmigroup.com)<br>A leading diversified group in the readymade garments industry, focusing on eco-friendly production, continuous improvement, and a strong set of values | Apparel Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,228 | 1984 |
| 30 | [Bengal Group of Industries, Bangladesh](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bengal-group-of-industries-bangladesh) (bengalgroup.com)<br>Bengal Group plays a significant role in Bangladesh's economy by leading industries such as plastics, chemicals, real estate, food, banking, and renewable energy | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,161 | 1969 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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