Business

Safwan Sobhan is a successful Vice Chairman of the largest conglomerate in Bangladesh Bashundhara Group. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, he has a deep understanding of the market and a proven track record of success. Under his leadership, the conglomerate has expanded into new markets and diversified its product offerings, such as paper & pulp, shipping & logistics, minerals & resource import, construction, media, sports etc. resulting in significant growth, profitability and quite a trend-setting in Bangladesh.

Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited and Bashundhara Multi Paper Industries Ltd. share a mission to provide eco-sustainable paper-based solutions. BPML has three industrial units equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and

FSC-CoC certification through its focus on the environment and eco-friendly initiatives.

Bashundhara Multi-Paper Industries Limited (BMPIL) is a paper manufacturing company that started operating commercially in 2015. The company has started with two paper machines with a combined capacity of 2.1 million MTA and six integrated

gas-turbine power plants of 24.5MW capacity. BMPIL produces the ‘Bashundhara A4 Paper’ and White Printing Paper (bulk) brands, as well as Coated Paper and Light-Weight Coated Paper.

T Sports, is the first sports channel in Bangladesh, telecasting live matches from around the world and promoting entertainment with sports-related reality shows. They successfully broadcasted international football series and are prepared to

cover future international sporting events.

BMTL is an import company that supplies high-quality products to the domestic market at a competitive price. They have their own transportation system for on-site delivery and a countrywide distribution network using both their own setup

and distributors. BMTL has supplied stone chips to multiple government mega projects and is capable of serving clients with logistics and high-quality products.

BRMCIL offers customized grades of Ready-Mix Concrete from C15/1450 PSI to C45/6525 PSI with own arrangements of raw materials. The company adheres to sustainability and process efficiency throughout its operational system. BRMCIL plans to

extend by installing 20 more ReadyMix concrete units in different areas of the country.

Toggi Real Estate and Construction Ltd. is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the real estate industry in Bangladesh. They focus on constructing and developing high-quality residential, commercial, and EPZ projects that

meet global standards. The company’s developments prioritize design, craftsmanship, quality, and service, with a commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment, urban fabric, and communities.

The Bashundhara Industrial Economic Zone Ltd economic zone will feature Bashundhara Pre-fabricated Building Manufacturing Industries, Bashundhara Multi Steel Industries, and Bashundhara Chemical Industries, eventually which will create over 3,800

jobs. The total project area is 500 acres near the seashore with a private Jetty for ships. This economic zone will have state-of-the-art facilities to promote industrial, commercial, and economic activities. These will include quality infrastructure such as roads, seaports, and digital connectivity, as well as reliable power supply and advanced waste management facilities. Other important features are modern and well-equipped factories, warehouses, and logistics centres, skilled and efficient workforce, a favourable investment climate, comprehensive security measures, easy access to finance and banking services, research and development facilities, sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and efficient administrative processes and services to reduce bureaucracy. These features of BIEZL will contribute to a competitive economic zone that will attract more businesses, creates jobs, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, and supports sustainable development.

Bashundhara Multi Steel Industries Ltd. plans to establish a steel production plant in Bangladesh’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar. The plant will use the Micromill technology to produce 1.25 mil. MTPY of long steel products, including

Rebar, Square Bar, Wire Rod & LRPC, and Electrode. The plant is set to be the largest integrated plant in Bangladesh and the biggest MiDA plant in the world.

Toggi Shipping & Logistics Ltd. (TSLL) has been established to offer green shipbuilding and riverine logistics operations in Bangladesh. The company has experience in importing raw materials and in-house expert engineers. The first cargo ship

“Rania-6” manufactured exclusively by TSLL was commissioned in June 2022, and the company aims to provide quality ships and exceptional customer service.

Bashundhara Airways Ltd. received an Air Operator Certificate from Bangladesh’s Civil Aviation Authority in 2016, allowing it to operate non-scheduled commercial air transport services. With a fleet size of two Robinson R66 Turbine Helicopters,

the company operates from Hajrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka and has plans to expand its operations to neighboring countries and beyond in the future. The company has a dedicated Airways City office with senior executives approved by CAAB.

Toggi Services Limited (TSL) is a technology solution provider in Bangladesh that offers IT and allied technical solutions with a focus on “Digital Liberation”. TSL collaborates with the Bangladesh government’s ambition of “Digital Bangladesh”

and provides a range of blue-chip products and professional services, including end-user computing, security and infrastructure solutions, and enterprise systems and solutions. The core objective of TSL is to make technology accessible for everyone and enable digital connections.

Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club is a sports club in Dhaka, Bangladesh, playing in the top-flight football league of the country. They intended to use Faridpur Stadium as their home ground for the 2018-19 season but ended up playing all their matches

at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the heart of the city due to some reasons. The stadium, with a capacity of close to 55,000 before renovation, is still the largest stadium in the country after renovation.

Toggi Sports Ltd. owns and runs the Rangpur Riders, a popular cricket team in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20. The team plays most of its home games at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. In addition to arranging cricket

matches, the company also conducts talent hunt programs to develop players for the national cricket team and franchise leagues.

Toggi Green Ship Breaking and Recycling Ltd. is introducing a “Green Ship Recycling Management system” in Bangladesh to provide information and enhance the industrial community’s awareness of green shipping. The company aims

to implement the system guidelines and offer resources, including trained manpower, to ensure effective implementation and develop a sustainable economy with green energy to contribute to building a safe environment for the nation. The focus is on the recycling process to ensure all the vessel’s steel and resources are used productively within the industry.

Bashundhara Chemical Industries Ltd aims to become the leading chemical manufacturer in Bangladesh by constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a 90-acre leased land at BSMSN, Mirsarai. The facility will produce 130TPD

Methanol, 100TPD Acetic Acid, 100 TPD Formic Acid & 150TPD Hydrogen peroxide by utilizing natural gas as the primary raw material. Safety measures, including emergency response plans, personal protective equipment, and fire protection systems, will be implemented to ensure a safe working environment.