# Retail chains headquartered in Bangladesh

Tamtam tracks 113 retail chains headquartered in Bangladesh. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by BRAC, BRAC Bank PLC and Grameenphone Ltd. Their median headcount is 1,555. Half of them were founded in 1995 or later. The most common headquarters are Dhaka (44).

This list of large companies in Bangladesh is dominated by financial institutions and telecommunications providers. Notable examples include BRAC Bank PLC, specializing in SMEs, and Grameenphone Ltd, a telecommunications company focused on connectivity and technology solutions. Other significant companies are Walton Group, a diversified group in electronics and automobiles, and ACI Limited, a conglomerate in pharmaceuticals, consumer brands, and agribusinesses.

A clear pattern is the concentration of headquarters in Dhaka, indicating the city's role as a central business hub. Many of these companies were founded between the late 1970s and early 2000s, suggesting a period of significant economic development and the emergence of major domestic players in various sectors.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BRAC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brac) (brac.net)<br>This organization works towards creating a world without exploitation or discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals to fulfill their potential | Non-profit Organizations | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 14,824 | 1972 |
| 2 | [BRAC Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brac-bank-plc) (bracbank.com)<br>A leading financial institution in Bangladesh specializing in SMEs, with a wide network of branches, ATMs, and subsidiaries offering various services | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 7,185 | 2001 |
| 3 | [Grameenphone Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grameenphone-ltd) (grameenphone.com)<br>Delivers future-proof connectivity and innovative technology solutions while fostering employee development to facilitate individual progress and drive broad socio-economic transformation across society. | Telecommunications | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 7,158 | 1997 |
| 4 | [banglalink](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/banglalink) (banglalink.net)<br>A telecommunications company in Bangladesh, focused on digitalization and customer experience, part of a global provider serving millions of customers | Telecommunications | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 5,938 | 2005 |
| 5 | [Robi Axiata PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/robi-axiata-plc) (robi.com.bd)<br>Second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, pioneering advanced mobile technologies and extensive digital and financial services nationwide. | Telecommunications | 🇧🇩 Tejgaon | 5,680 | 1997 |
| 6 | [City Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/city-bank-dhaka) (citybankplc.com)<br>A leading financial institution offering a wide range of banking services with a focus on customer satisfaction, innovation, and community development | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 5,114 | 1983 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dutch-bangla-bank-plc) (dutchbanglabank.com)<br>A joint venture private bank in Bangladesh, operating since June 1996, focused on providing commercial banking services and financial solutions | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 4,676 | 1996 |
| 10 | [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 |  |
| 11 | [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 |
| 12 | [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 |
| 13 | [United Commercial Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/united-commercial-bank-plc) (ucb.com.bd)<br>Dynamic bank in Bangladesh with large branch network, supported by entrepreneurs and government, focused on economic development through personalized service and innovative practices | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 3,331 |  |
| 14 | [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 |
| 15 | [BRAC-Aarong](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brac-aarong) (aarong.com)<br>A lifestyle retail chain supporting rural artisans, offering over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines while maintaining high standards of quality and artistry | Retail | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,837 | 1978 |
| 16 | [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 |
| 17 | [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 |
| 18 | [Prime Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prime-bank) (primebank.com.bd)<br>A top-tier private commercial bank in Bangladesh offering highly diversified financial services, with total assets of US$ 350 billion and over 1 million customers | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,395 | 1995 |
| 19 | [Agrani Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agrani-bank-limited) (agranibank.org)<br>A leading commercial bank in Bangladesh with numerous outlets, overseas correspondents, and a wide range of services for customers | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 2,098 |  |
| 20 | [Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dutch-bangla-bank-limited) (dutchbanglabank.com)<br>Innovative bank in Bangladesh focused on providing affordable banking products, largest private donor supporting social causes, leader in country's banking sector | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,911 | 1996 |
| 21 | [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 |
| 22 | [Trust Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/trust-bank-plc) (tblbd.com)<br>Leading commercial bank in Bangladesh offering corporate, retail, SME, and Islamic Banking products with a focus on sustainability, compliance, and stakeholder value | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka Cantonment | 1,675 | 1999 |
| 23 | [ACI Logistics Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aci-logistics-limited) (shwapno.com)<br>Operates 834 retail stores across Bangladesh serving daily customers with quality products while maintaining dominant market share in the modern trade sector. | Retail | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,674 | 2008 |
| 24 | [Carefour](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carefour) (facebook.com)<br>A retailer offering a wide range of high-quality food items, toiletries, and household products to satisfy customer needs since 2010 | Retail Groceries | 🇧🇩 Chittagong | 1,623 | 2010 |
| 25 | [Southeast Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/southeast-bank-plc) (southeastbank.com.bd)<br>A pioneering banking institution focused on contributing to the national economy, promoting gender equality, and maintaining a culture of trust and excellence in service | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,555 | 1995 |
| 26 | [NCC Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ncc-bank-plc) (nccbank.com.bd)<br>A financial institution established in 1985, offering personalized services and innovative financial products to support industrial, trade, and foreign exchange activities | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,516 |  |
| 27 | [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 |  |
| 28 | [UDVASH-উদ্ভাস](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/udvash) (udvash.com)<br>The organization focuses on innovative education methods to prepare students not just for exams, but also critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities | Education | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,510 | 2000 |
| 29 | [Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walton-hi-tech-industries-plc-dhaka) (waltonplc.com)<br>A leading manufacturer of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, televisions, and motorcycles in Bangladesh and South Asia with a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,489 |  |
| 30 | [Bata Bangladesh](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bata-bangladesh) (batabd.com)<br>Established in 1894, a globally recognized shoe manufacturer creating stylish and affordable footwear, operating in over 75 countries with 5,300 retail outlets | Retail | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,467 | 1894 |
| 31 | [Singer Bangladesh Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/singer-bangladesh-ltd) (singerbd.com)<br>A multi-national retailer in Bangladesh, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, home appliances, and furniture through a large chain of retail stores and pioneering in e-commerce | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,464 |  |
| 32 | [First Security Islami Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/first-security-islami-bank-plc) (fsibplc.com)<br>A banking institution in Bangladesh providing commercial banking services based on Islamic principles, with a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainable growth | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,333 | 1999 |
| 33 | [NRBC Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nrbc-bank-plc) (nrbcommercialbank.com)<br>A new bank focusing on economic development of Bangladesh, attracting investments from expatriates and foreign investors, while prioritizing skilled workforce and technology | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,327 | 2013 |
| 34 | [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 |
| 35 | [Pubali Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pubali-bank-limited) (pubalibangla.com)<br>The organization is one of the oldest banking institutions in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of financial services through a large branch network | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,236 | 1959 |
| 36 | [Jamuna Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jamuna-bank-plc) (jamunabankbd.com)<br>A banking institution providing comprehensive financial services for trade, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, founded by respected local entrepreneurs in Bangladesh | Banking | 🇧🇩 Gulshan-1 | 1,167 | 2001 |
| 37 | [LankaBangla Finance PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lankabangla-finance-plc) (lankabangla.com)<br>A leading financial institution in Bangladesh offering a diverse range of financial services to retail, SME, and corporate customers, including credit cards and wealth management | Financial Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,161 | 1997 |
| 38 | [NITOL MOTORS LTD.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nitol-motors-ltd) (nitolmotors.com)<br>Market leader in commercial vehicles in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of transportation solutions, including cars, buses, trucks, and agricultural equipment | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,154 | 1983 |
| 39 | [Bangladesh Krishi Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bangladesh-krishi-bank) (krishibank.org.bd)<br>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 |
| 40 | [Apex Footwear Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apex-footwear-limited) (apexfootwearltd.com)<br>Leading footwear manufacturer with global export presence, innovative designs by international designers, extensive retail network, and commitment to corporate governance Visit our e-commerce site for shopping | Retail | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,126 | 1990 |
| 41 | [Rupali Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rupali-bank-limited) (rupalibank.org)<br>A commercial bank in Bangladesh initially nationalized in 1972 and later privatized, offering a range of banking services | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,086 | 1972 |
| 42 | [Social Islami Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/social-islami-bank-plc)<br>Established in 1995, this organization is a top player in the banking industry, dedicated to creating a caring society through various social welfare activities and providing accessible healthcare | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,082 | 1995 |
| 43 | [Standard Bank PLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/standard-bank-plc) (standardbankbd.com)<br>A financial institution offering Islamic banking services since 2021, following Shari'ah principles and established in 1999 under the Companies Act | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 1,070 |  |
| 44 | [Partex Star Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/partex-star-group) (partexstargroup.com)<br>Operates numerous manufacturing, service, and trading businesses primarily in consumer durables and fast-moving consumer goods, delivering value through products and services. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇧🇩 | 1,048 | 1962 |
| 45 | [Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/export-import-bank-of-bangladesh-plc) (eximbankbd.com)<br>A financial institution offering Islamic banking services, managed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and bankers, focusing on transparent and compliant banking services | Financial Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 974 | 1999 |
| 46 | [United Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/united-group) (united.com.bd)<br>One of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh with diverse investments in real estate, power generation, healthcare, education, retail, and more Commitment to quality and sustainability | Executive Offices | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 958 | 1978 |
| 47 | [NRB Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nrb-bank-plc) (nrbbankbd.com)<br>An innovative bank in Bangladesh dedicated to serving NRBs and facilitating investment in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of banking services | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 951 | 2013 |
| 48 | [AB Bank PLC.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ab-bank-plc) (abbl.com)<br>A leading bank in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of banking and financial services including retail, corporate, SME, NRB, Islami banking, investment, and brokerage services | Banking | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 950 | 1982 |
| 49 | [Popular Diagnostic Center Ltd. (PDCL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/popular-diagnostic-center-ltd-pdcl) (populardiagnostic.com)<br>Leading provider of diagnostic and medical services in Bangladesh, offering advanced facilities and prestigious complex since 1983 | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 891 | 1983 |
| 50 | [ONE Bank Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/one-bank-limited) (onebank.com.bd)<br>A financial services provider located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering a range of banking and financial solutions to customers | Financial Services | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | 860 |  |

## 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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