How Salman F Rahman led Beximco is building the economic front of Bangladesh

With the second fastest growing economy, Bangladesh has been following an impressive growth trajectory since its independence war in 1971. From inadequate financial, economic conditions that plagued the country, it has come a long way in being nearly self-sufficient in many of its pursuits. From having the "least developed country” status that restrained its growth, there have been significant contributions from various sources that made Bangladesh proudly proclaim itself as a developing economy. One leading group which stands out for its immense contributions is the Beximco Group. It has contributed considerably in Bangladesh’s progress through major manufacturing, exports, and GDP contributions.

Founded in 1970, the Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited (BEXIMCO) is led by Sohail Rahman as the chairman and founder of the BEXIMCO group, and Salman F Rahman as the Vice Chairman and Co-Founder. The group stands as apex of Bangladesh’s trade, being the largest conglomerate with an annual turnover of USD 1 billion. Beximco also offers the largest number of employment positions in the private sector with a strength of approximately 70,000 people from across the globe.

Beximco Business Portfolio 

Beximco comprises of one of South Asia’s largest vertically integrated textile and garment companies. Beximco Pharma (the oldest business of the group that was initiated after need for pharmaceuticals arose due to inadequate local supply) became the first Bangladeshi company to list on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, in 2005.

The company has, since two decades, actively optimized its R&D, workforce and machinery to meet the country’s requirements and also build itself for exports. Currently, it caters to the US market along with having substantial presence in Canada and Europe, while aiming further expansion.
With the support of one of the most experienced, dynamic businessman in Bangladesh — Salman F Rahman, Beximco has craved a high position for itself, establishing itself as one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh. Today, the firm deals in multifaceted services such as textiles, hospitality, construction, information and communication technologies, real estate development, trading, pharmaceuticals, energy, etc.

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