Bashundhara Group
One of the largest industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh, operating market-leading production facilities in cement, paper and tissue, LP gas distribution, oil refining, and industrial packaging.
Manufactured Products & Services
Sectors & Client Industries
Corporate Overview
Bashundhara Group is among the largest and most influential industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh. Founded in 1987 by Ahmed Akbar Sobhan with the establishment of East West Property Development (Pvt) Ltd., the group diversified rapidly into heavy manufacturing, energy distribution, international shipping, and commercial media.
Operating massive industrial zones in Meghnaghat, Munshiganj, and Keraniganj, Bashundhara holds dominant domestic market shares across several essential industrial sectors.
Heavy Manufacturing Footprint
The group’s manufacturing infrastructure encompasses major industrial installations:
- Bashundhara Cement: Operates advanced vertical roller mill (VRM) facilities producing composite cement with low clinker ratios and high sulfate resistance, supplying the Padma Bridge Rail Link and Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
- Pulp, Paper & Tissue Mills: The largest automated paper and tissue complex in Bangladesh, exporting tissue and paper products to over 25 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
- Bashundhara LP Gas: The pioneer of private LP gas bottling and distribution in Bangladesh, operating deep-water LPG ocean carrier terminals and a nationwide network of auto-gas stations.
- Oil & Bitumen Refinery: Operates Bangladesh’s first private sector bitumen plant, producing penetration-grade bitumen to reduce national import dependency in highway construction.
Sources, Data & References
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- Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) Industrial Reports — bcma.com.bd (Accessed: September 28, 2026)
- Bashundhara Group Corporate Overview — bashundharagroup.com (Accessed: September 28, 2026)
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