List of public sector organisations in Bangladesh (2026 list)

This selection of public sector organizations in Bangladesh comprises large entities, primarily established between the mid-20th century and early 1970s. Many are headquartered in Dhaka. The University of Dhaka, founded in 1821, is a prominent educational institution. The Bangladesh Army, established in 1971, is one of the country's armed forces branches. Janata Bank Limited, founded in 1972, is a state-owned bank offering various services. Biman Bangladesh Airlines, also founded in 1972, is the national flag carrier.

The data shows a strong concentration of organizations in the education, banking, and armed forces sectors. Institutions like Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, founded in 1946, provide healthcare services, while Bangladesh Agricultural University, founded in 1961, focuses on agricultural education and research. Nagad, founded in 2018, stands out as a more recently established financial services leader.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	University of Dhaka du.ac.bd A website providing information about educational programs, faculty, research, and facilities at a prominent university in Bangladesh	Education Administration Programs	🇧🇩 Dhaka	5,606	1821
2	Bangladesh Army army.mil.bd One of the branches of the Armed Forces of Bangladesh, working in coordination with the Navy and Air Force	Armed Forces	🇧🇩 Dhaka	4,743	1971
3	Bangladesh Police police.gov.bd This organization serves as the main administrative and operational center for law enforcement activities and coordination	Law Enforcement	🇧🇩 Dhaka	2,982	1971
4	Janata Bank Limited (2nd Largest Commercial Bank in Bangladesh)jb.com.bd A state-owned bank in Bangladesh providing a wide range of banking services, including retail/personal banking, credit programs, and international banking with a large branch network	Banking	🇧🇩 Dhaka	2,572	1972
5	University of Chittagong web.cu.ac.bd A prestigious public university in Chittagong, Bangladesh, known for its law faculty and notable alumni like Dr Muhammad Yunus	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Chittagong	2,197	1966
6	Dhaka Medical College and Hospital dmc.gov.bd A renowned government hospital established in 1946 in Dhaka, providing medical services to the community with glory and excellence	Hospitals and Health Care	🇧🇩 Dhaka	2,183	1946
7	Agrani Bank Limited agranibank.org A leading commercial bank in Bangladesh with numerous outlets, overseas correspondents, and a wide range of services for customers	Banking	🇧🇩 Dhaka	2,098	n/a
8	Biman Bangladesh Airlines biman-airlines.com A national flag carrier airline providing warm hospitality, safe travel, and improved services on routes to South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond	Airlines and Aviation	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,939	1972
9	Bangladesh Navy navy.mil.bd A naval warfare branch within the Bangladesh Armed Forces, dedicated to protecting the country's maritime interests and ensuring national security	Armed Forces	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,837	n/a
10	Bangladesh Air Force baf.mil.bd An advanced and capable air force that operates fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, and air defense systems to safeguard the sky	Defense and Space Manufacturing	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,706	1971
11	Bangladesh Agricultural University bau.edu.bd Premier educational institution focusing on higher agricultural education, research, and development to produce skilled agriculturists and scientists for societal well-being	Education Administration Programs	🇧🇩 Mymensingh	1,641	1961
12	Nagad nagad.com.bd Leader in digital financial services in Bangladesh, driving the DFS revolution with the mission to provide accessible and innovative financial solutions	Financial Services	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,579	2018
13	Khulna University ku.ac.bd A higher educational institution in Bangladesh focused on producing global leaders through scholarly inquiry, diverse disciplines, research projects, and quality facilities	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Khulna	1,522	n/a
14	Bangladesh Krishi Bank krishibank.org.bd Specialized bank financing agriculture sector, offering banking services, foreign remittance, ATM facilities, debit cards, mobile banking, and digitalization for modern banking facilities	Banking	🇧🇩 South Dhaka City Corporation	1,147	1973
15	Bangladesh Bank bb.org.bd Central institution in Bangladesh responsible for conducting monetary policy to ensure stability in prices and financial sector	Banking	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,145	n/a
16	Jagannath University, Dhaka jnu.ac.bd A prestigious public university in Bangladesh with a history of 156 years, offering a wide range of programs to over 24,000 students	Education Administration Programs	🇧🇩 Dhaka	1,020	1858
17	University of Rajshahi ru.ac.bd A leading university in northern Bangladesh providing higher education and research for over 60 years in a green campus near the Padma River	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Rajshahi	959	1953
18	Noakhali Science and Technology University nstu.edu.bd An educational institution offering high-quality undergraduate programs without student politics, contributing to the nation by creating educated manpower	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Noakhali	889	2005
19	University of Dhaka du.ac.bd A prestigious university in Bangladesh with a rich history, notable alumni, and a large student body, offering a wide range of academic programs	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Dhaka	881	1921
20	Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology cuet.ac.bd A prestigious autonomous university in Bangladesh specializing in engineering education, with roots dating back to 1968 as an Engineering College	Education Administration Programs	🇧🇩 Chittagong	773	n/a
21	BANGLADESH RAILWAY railway.gov.bd A national transporter in Bangladesh solely owned and operated by the government through the Ministry of Railways, responsible for nationwide rail transport	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇧🇩 Dhaka	737	1862
22	Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)bup.edu.bd A public university focused on national security, technology, and human resource development through advanced education and research	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Dhaka	733	2008
23	Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board mercusuar.uzone.id Specializing in rural electrification, this organization implements electric infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, focusing on building lines, substations, and expanding connections rapidly	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇧🇩 Dhaka	731	n/a
24	Teletalk Bangladesh Limited teletalk.com.bd State-owned telecommunications provider offering high quality products and services to connect millions of people in Bangladesh and beyond with a 100% native workforce	Telecommunications	🇧🇩 Dhaka	685	2005
25	Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology ruet.ac.bd A prestigious engineering university in Bangladesh offering quality education and research in various engineering and technology fields since 1964	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Rajshahi	638	1966
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26	Sylhet Agricultural University sau.ac.bd Provides information about the SAU, University of Agriculture, Sylhet for access and convenience	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Tilagar	618	2006
27	Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB)pgcb.gov.bd A key player in the power sector of Bangladesh, responsible for owning, operating, and expanding the national power grid with efficiency and accountability	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇧🇩 Dhaka	611	n/a
28	Jashore University of Science and Technology just.edu.bd A government-financed public university in Bangladesh offering undergraduate courses in Khulna Division since 2007, with a new campus inaugurated in 2010	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Jashore	598	n/a
29	Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)bpdb.gov.bd An integrated utility in Bangladesh responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution, acting as the Single Buyer in the industry	Utilities	🇧🇩 Dhaka	589	1972
30	National University \| Bangladesh nu.ac.bd Affiliating university in Bangladesh offering general education at graduate and post-graduate level through 2154 affiliated colleges/institutions nationwide Expanding courses and programs	Education Administration Programs	🇧🇩 Gazipur	587	1992
31	Bangladesh Election Commission ecs.gov.bd The organization oversees and administers elections in Bangladesh, ensuring free and fair democratic processes at various levels of government	Government Administration	🇧🇩 Dhaka	581	1972
32	Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)bcsir.gov.bd A leading multidisciplinary research organization in Bangladesh, focusing on scientific and industrial research with nine research institutes nationwide	Research Services	🇧🇩 Dhaka	578	n/a
33	Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)mist.ac.bd An educational institution offering technical programs in various engineering disciplines, affiliated with local universities and welcoming foreign students, while providing additional facilities on campus	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Dhaka	569	1998
34	Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University hstu.ac.bd A leading public university in northern Bangladesh, offering science and technology education, originally focused on agriculture before becoming a comprehensive institution	Higher Education	🇧🇩 Dinajpur	556	2002
35	Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)bari.gov.bd Agricultural research institute conducting research on various crops, soil and crop management, pest control, irrigation, farm machinery, post-harvest handling, and socio-economics studies	Research Services	🇧🇩 Joydebpur	548	1978
36	Bangladesh Betar betar.gov.bd A state-owned media organization based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, providing broadcasting services to the public	Radio and Television Broadcasting	🇧🇩 Agargaon	545	1939
37	Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), Bangladesh dgda.gov.bd Regulatory and licensing authority in Bangladesh overseeing medicine and medical devices to ensure compliance and safety standards are met	Government Administration	🇧🇩 Dhaka	543	n/a
38	Bangladesh Bar Council barcouncil.gov.bd Statutory autonomous body overseeing legal practitioners in Bangladesh, consisting of elected members and committees, responsible for licensing and regulating all advocates	Government Administration	🇧🇩 Dhaka	536	1971
39	Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd. (DESCO)desco.org.bd Distributes 622 MW electricity across 220 sqKm area, managing power supply for the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka.	Utilities	🇧🇩	532	n/a
40	Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)btcl.portal.gov.bd Provides basic telecommunication services nationwide, including telephone and internet, with a large infrastructure and affordable rates compared to other operators	Telecommunications	🇧🇩 Dhaka	518	2008
41	Bangladesh Water Development Board bwdb.gov.bd A government agency managing surface water and groundwater in Bangladesh under the Ministry of Water Resources, focusing on irrigation and river erosion prevention	Government Relations Services	🇧🇩 Dhaka	506	1972
42	CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY cpa.gov.bd Leading sustainable transition in port operations, optimizing supply chain efficiency Developing, managing, and delivering safe and speedy shipping services	Wholesale Import and Export	🇧🇩 Chittagong	472	1887
43	POWER GRID BANGLADESH PLC pgcb.gov.bd Power Grid operates the national power grid in Bangladesh, owning, expanding, and efficiently operating transmission assets since 1996	Utilities	🇧🇩 Dhaka	472	1997
44	Bangladesh Ansar and VDP ansarvdp.gov.bd An organization established in 1948 to support law and order, act as a militia during emergencies, and contribute to socio-economic reconstruction	Law Enforcement	🇧🇩 Dhaka	470	1948
45	Bangladesh Computer Council bcc.gov.bd A statutory body promoting ICT activities, developing national strategies/policies, establishing ICT infrastructure, and enhancing human resource development in Bangladesh's government sector	IT Services and IT Consulting	🇧🇩 Dhaka	453	1983
46	Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited (NPCBL) Operates, maintains, and develops Bangladesh's first Nuclear Power Plant "Rooppur NPP" and future nuclear power plants	Utilities	🇧🇩 Dhaka	446	2015
47	Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS)cegisbd.com A center in Bangladesh focused on environmental and geographic information services, resource management planning, system development, research, and capacity building	Environmental Services	🇧🇩 Dhaka	439	2002
48	Roads and Highways Department, Bangladesh rhd.portal.gov.bd Specializing in the construction and maintenance of Bangladesh's major road and bridge network, with a growth from 2,500 kms to 20,86636 kms	Construction	🇧🇩 Tejgaon	431	1962
49	Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission baec.gov.bd A multidisciplinary R&D organization promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy in Bangladesh, conducting research, and establishing the country's first nuclear power plant	Research Services	🇧🇩 Agargaon	429	1973
50	Bangladesh Cricket Board tigercricket.com.bd It is the governing body of cricket in Bangladesh, overseeing the national cricket team known as The Tigers	Spectator Sports	🇧🇩 Dhaka	425	1972

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