Mir Akhter Hossain

What Mir Akhter Hossain does

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited is a Bangladeshi construction and engineering firm founded in 1968 and headquartered in Dhaka, publicly listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange under the ticker MIRAKHTER. The company executes large-scale infrastructure projects — bridges (Kanchpur, Meghna, Gumti 2nd), airports (Cox's Bazar Phase-I), railway lines (Majhgram to Dhalarchar via Pabna), government buildings (Darbar Hall at Bangabhaban), and residential apartments — for government agencies including the Bangladesh Bridge Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, with project values historically ranging from approximately USD 12.86 million to USD 76.29 million per contract. Revenue is generated through competitive tendering and one-time project-based contracts rather than recurring or subscription models.

The group operates through a vertically integrated set of sister concerns under the Mir Group umbrella: Mir Cement (1200 TPD cement grinding plant), Mir Concrete Products (ready-mix concrete and blocks), Mir Real Estate and Mir Holdings (property development), Mir Power (conventional and renewable energy), Mir Ceramic (tiles manufacturing using Italian SACMI machinery), Mir Telecom (first private IGW operator in Bangladesh), Bangla Telecom (ICX operator), REGO Communications and Mir Net (internet/ISP), Mir Technologies (ICT/ERP solutions), and Ergo Ventures (Odoo ERP implementation with USA/Canada/Bangladesh presence). This ecosystem provides in-house construction material supply and cross-vertical revenue diversification, though the core profit center remains construction contracting tied to Bangladesh government infrastructure spending.

The business model is enterprise field sales via tender: Mir Akhter Hossain competes in competitive bids, primarily for government projects, and has recently pursued international JV partnerships (e.g., Samwhan Corp of South Korea in 2022) to access larger bridge contracts. Marketing and distribution are minimal — a corporate website showcasing the project portfolio is the principal channel. Pricing is contract-specific, not list-priced, and revenue recognition follows project completion cycles, making annual results lumpy and government-spend dependent.

Name

Mir Akhter Hossain

Legal name

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited

Website

https://mirakhter.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited is a Bangladesh-based construction and engineering firm, founded in 1968 and listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, building bridges, airports, railway lines, and buildings for government and private clients, supported by vertically integrated sister concerns in cement, concrete, ceramics, real estate, power, telecom, and ICT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Construction (23)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Right-of-way access, foundations & civil works for T&D projects (EUADAKAJ), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Infrastructure development
• Civil engineering
• Bridge construction
• Building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Contract Revenue: Revenue generated from undertaking construction projects for government and private clients. Projects are won through competitive bidding with contract values ranging from approximately $12.86 million to $76.29 million USD per project. Income is project-based and one-time in nature for each contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited delivers construction and engineering services for large-scale infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, including bridges (Kanchpur, Meghna, Gumti 2nd), airport development (Cox's Bazar Airport Phase-I), railway lines, government buildings (Darbar Hall at Bangabhaban), and residential apartment complexes. The company secures projects through competitive bidding on government and private tenders, with contract values ranging from approximately USD 12.86 million to USD 76.29 million per project. Its parent-group sister concerns supply cement, concrete, power, real estate, telecommunications, ceramic tiles, and ICT solutions that reinforce the construction core.

Product overview

Mir Akhter Hossain Limited is a construction conglomerate operating as a parent company with multiple sister concerns across diverse sectors including construction, telecommunications, cement/concrete manufacturing, real estate, power/energy, ceramic tiles, and IT services. The core business is construction and engineering, supported by vertically integrated sister concerns: Mir Cement provides construction materials, Mir Concrete Products supplies ready-mix concrete and blocks, Mir Real Estate handles property development, and Mir Power addresses energy needs. Technology operations include Mir Telecom (IGW operator), Bangla Telecom (ICX operator), REGO Communications (internet services), Mir Technologies (ICT/ERP solutions), and Ergo Ventures (Odoo ERP implementation). The company also operates in ceramics through Mir Ceramic Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Services General construction and engineering services for large-scale infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, including bridges (Kanchpur, Meghna, Gumti 2nd Bridges and rehabilitation of existing bridges), airports (Development of Cox's Bazar Airport Phase-I including civil, AGL and nav-aid works), railway lines, government buildings (Darbar Hall at Bangabhaban), and residential apartment complexes. Services are delivered to government and private clients under contracts typically valued between USD 12.86 million and USD 76.29 million.
• Mir Cement (Portland Cement) Manufacturing and supply of high-quality international-standard Portland gray cement under the Pyramid brand, used for constructing durable large-scale structures. The product serves both in-house construction requirements and commercial customers.
• Mir Concrete Products (Ready Mix Concrete and Concrete Blocks) Production and supply of ready-mix concrete and concrete blocks (paving blocks, partition wall blocks, ceiling blocks, and Kerb stones), delivered through transit mixers, agitators, and concrete pumps to high-rise building and infrastructure construction sites.
• Mir Real Estate (Property Development) Acquisition, lease, and development of land and buildings into residential apartments, commercial complexes, supermarkets, hotels, and hospitals, executed individually or through joint ventures for sale to interested buyers, organizations, and companies.
• Mir Power (Energy Solutions) Turnkey power solutions covering supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of conventional power plants (HFO, Coal) and solar power systems.
• Mir Ceramic (Ceramic Tiles) Manufacturing of wall tiles, floor tiles, porcelain tiles, and homogeneous tiles conforming to CEN standards, produced with Italian SACMI machinery and Colorobbia Espana and Ferro U.S.A. glaze, colour, and stain technology.
• Mir Telecom (International Gateway Telecom) International voice traffic termination and origination services for mobile and fixed-line operators, with direct bilateral connections through submarine cable and ITC to most countries, supporting A-Z voice termination on both TDM and IP media and earning 100% foreign exchange revenue.
• Bangla Telecom (ICX Voice Exchange) Interconnection Exchange (ICX) services for routing domestic and international voice traffic, with exchanges in Dhaka, Bogra, and Sylhet.
• REGO Communications (Internet Services)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Samwhan Corp (Samwhan-Mir Akhter Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2022Joint venture partnership between Samwhan Corp and Mir Akhter for contract signing with Bangladesh Bridge Authority. The joint venture secured contract for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC): World's largest construction contractor with deep Bangladesh and South Asia presence on government-funded infrastructure. A broad incumbent that competes in the same mega-project tender universe.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: India's largest EPC conglomerate with a substantial construction portfolio spanning buildings, transportation infrastructure, heavy civil, and power. A broader incumbent whose international scale and capabilities contextualize Mir Akhter's domestic heavy-civil positioning.
• Shapoorji Pallonji Group: Indian conglomerate with significant construction, real estate, and infrastructure operations across South Asia. Relevant as a diversified peer whose structure (construction plus sister businesses) mirrors Mir Group's conglomerate model.

Direct peers

• National Development Engineers Ltd (NDE): Bangladeshi engineering and construction firm focused on infrastructure delivery for government clients. Comparable domestic competitor bidding on similar heavy civil and building contracts.
• Reliable Construction & Engineers Ltd: Bangladesh-based construction and engineering contractor executing infrastructure projects for the public sector. Competes with Mir Akhter for government tenders in roads, bridges, and civil works.
• Toma Construction & Co. Ltd: Bangladeshi construction firm engaged in roads, bridges, and building projects for government clients. Directly comparable in scope of heavy civil and nonresidential building work pursued through competitive tendering.
• Abdul Monem Limited: One of Bangladesh's oldest and largest construction conglomerates, executing highways, bridges, flyovers, airports, and buildings for government clients. Directly comparable in business model, customer base (Bangladesh government infrastructure tenders), and scope of heavy civil work.
• Concord Engineering & Construction Ltd: Bangladesh-based contractor delivering infrastructure, building, and engineering projects. Comparable in targeting public-sector infrastructure tenders and operating within the same regulatory and competitive environment.
• Navana Construction Ltd: Bangladeshi construction company part of the Navana Group, active in commercial buildings, residential developments, and infrastructure. Competes with Mir Akhter on similar government and private tenders in the domestic market.

Regional players

• AFCONS Infrastructure: Indian infrastructure EPC contractor focused on transportation (metros, highways, bridges), marine, and energy projects. Comparable in heavy civil/infrastructure execution capability within the broader South Asian region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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