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Namestring
Bangladesh Forest Research Institute
Legal namestring
Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)
Websiteurl
bfri.gov.bd
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1955
Descriptiontext

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is an autonomous government research institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Headquartered in Chittagong with branch operations in Khulna (mangrove silviculture) and Barisal (plantation trials), BFRI operates 18 research departments covering silviculture genetics, seed gardens, minor forest products, mangrove silviculture, forest botany, soil science, wood science, wood preservation, forest economics, wildlife, paper and pulp, and wood composites. Its functional mandate is applied and adaptive research on forest management, biodiversity conservation, climate change resilience, and forest product technology tailored to Bangladesh's tropical and subtropical ecological conditions.

BFRI's service portfolio combines physical biological assets with a growing digital layer. It maintains a herbarium, an arboretum, a specialized bamboo collection (Gaijerium), and an ethnomedicinal plant database for Chittagong Hill Tracts. Between 2018-19 and 2023-24, it released seven Android applications — e-Services, Wood Measurement, Tree Planting Guide, Forest Tree Seed Information, Forest Tree Pest Control, Nursery Techniques, and Medicinal Plants for Disease Cure — extending technical guidance to farmers and field practitioners. The institute publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Forest Science (issues 32-39), annual reports (2020-21 through 2023-24), newsletters, books, bulletins, and 70+ training manuals covering nursery development, seed production, bamboo tissue culture, and mangrove propagation.

BFRI's commercial revenue is negligible; the institute is funded through government budgetary allocations rather than market sales. Direct sales consist of nominal unit-priced seedlings (typically 10 Taka each) and seeds (100-1,000 Taka per kg). Its current documented inventory includes 45,108 forest tree seedlings, 31 kg of seeds, 6,000+ bamboo cuttings, and 21,599 mangrove seedlings distributed through departmental offices and training programs. Customers span government departments (primary), NGOs, private commercial forestry operators, farmers, and academic institutions, with all activities carried out under the institute's official research mandate.

Short descriptiontext

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is a government autonomous forest research institute operating 18 research departments to deliver applied forestry research, quality seedlings and seeds, training, and digital advisory services to government, NGOs, farmers, and academia in Bangladesh.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersChittagong, Bangladesh
HQ citystring
Chittagong
HQ countrystring
Bangladesh
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
forest research services, tree seedling production, mangrove cultivation, silviculture research, forestry technical training
Industry5 codes
1Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance)
CodeIMAMAAADPrimaryYes
2Forest Nurseries, Seed Orchards & Genetic Improvement
CodeAFAMAAADPrimaryNo
3Forest Health Management (Pest, Disease & Invasive Species Control)
CodeAFAMAAAEPrimaryNo
4Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL)
CodeBPADAEABPrimaryNo
5Forestry & Reforestation
CodeBPAGAGADPrimaryNo
NAICS code5 codes
  • Support Activities for Forestry1153
  • Support Activities for Forestry115310
  • Support Activities for Forestry11531
  • Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products113210
  • Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products11321
SIC code2 codes
  • Forestry800
  • Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research8731
Product category
Forestry Research Services
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details7 tiers
1Silviculture Genetics Department - Bamboo Seedlings
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Each bamboo seedling priced at 20 Taka (Bangladesh Taka). Various bamboo species including Baizzya (600 cuttings), Ora (5500 seed-grown), Wappy (200 seed-grown), Tetuya (150 seed-grown), Bashpata (200 cuttings), Aloe Vera (200 tissue culture), Banana (200 tissue culture), Diabetic Plant (50 tissue culture)

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2Seed Garden Department - Seeds
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Teak seeds at 200 Taka per kg, Acacia Hybrid at 1000 Taka per kg (3 kg available), Akashmoni at 1000 Taka per kg (6 kg available), Jarul at 500 Taka per kg (2 kg available). Total: 31 kg available

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3Seed Garden Department - Seedlings
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Most seedlings priced at 10 Taka each. Species include Agar (4250), Acacia Hybrid (1700), Teli Garjan (3200), Sada Garjan (480), Boita Garjan (110), Boilam (1190), Sivit (5870), Jarul (5490), Segun (2216), Telsur (1818), Holdu (100), Gutgutia (111), Dharmera (1584), Dhaki Jam (2892), Gamor (2000), Neem (2250), Loha Kath (918), Chikrashi (1600), Chapalish (629), Champa (800), Mehogoni (4080), Kala Jam (1460), Shal (360). Total: 45,108 seedlings available

bfri.gov.bd
4Silviculture Research Department - Forest Tree Seedlings
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Each seedling priced at 10 Taka. Species include Jhora Badam (50), Bhui Kadom (100), Hilsh (80), Shal (50), Sivit (60), Dhaki Jam (280), Telsur (50), Holdu (200), Kanai Dinga (110), Bokul (80), Jarul (25), Chikrashi (50), Buddha Narikel (25), Tamal (60), Loha Kath (10), Kainjal Bhadi (20)

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5Minor Forest Products Department - Medicinal Plants
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Each seedling priced at 10 Taka. Wide variety of medicinal plants including Jam (360), Bokul (80), Kao (77), Neem (150), Paynagula (100), Kanchon (20), Akor Kanta (25), Ata (180), Basko (150), Nishinda (150), Karipata (50), Aulubhora (50), Kamini (50), Karpur (50), Sofeda (20), Putronjib (60), Katabadam (200), Ritha (100), Tetul (200), Chompa (20), Beleti Gab (40), Lotkon (220), Ashok (50), Tut (60), Raktachandon (150), Kadavel (40), Kata Jamir (60), Batabi Lebu (100), Bahera (250), Bel (100), Haritaki (300), Tamal (180), Khayer (50), Sonalu (90), Amloki (150), Chita (20), Tejobhul (100), Khona (150), Bashpata (25), Rongsindur (30), Arjun (250), Kajubadam (100), Kalomegh (100), Lebugandhi Ghas (60), Bon Sonalu (50), Talmuli (50), Boroi (50), Passionfruit (60), Neel (25), Akond (30), Salad Pata (50), Buddha Narikel (250), Cocoa (20), Jalpai (60), Nageshwar (70), Ultakambol (120), Naglingom (150), Jhunjhuni (25), Shimul (50), Pitraj (25), Dhakijam (120), Sorpogondha (25), Tokma (25), Coffee (300), Kalojam (60), Sinduri (80), Raktakombol (200), Dadamardon (50), Sharifa (20), Mahua (40), Deshi Gab (50), Jambura (25), Ghrutakumari (50), Sajane (50), Kadom (120), Shatamuli (50), Angshfal (200), Aparajita (50), Apang (120), Mahabhungoraj (100), Katabadam (200), Kaufful (170), Tutful (60). Total: 62+ species

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6Minor Forest Products Department - Rattan/Cane
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Each seedling priced at 10 Taka. Species include Golla Bet (3000), Jali Bet (2000), Sita Bet (1000), Kerak Bet (2000)

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7Mangrove Silviculture Department - Seedlings
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Each seedling priced at 10 Taka. Species include Sundari (3200), Pashur (4470), Kakra (6200), Jhana (1095), Bhat Kathi (1550), Dhundul (990), Amur (500), Khalishi (3800), Amtekur (1700), Mot Goran (204), Bain (2590). Total: 21,599 seedlings available

bfri.gov.bd
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is the government-authorized national forest research body that conducts applied research in silviculture, tree improvement, nursery management, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. It produces and distributes quality-tested forest tree seedlings and seeds, delivers technical training and consulting to government agencies, NGOs, farmers, and industry, and disseminates knowledge through mobile applications, peer-reviewed journals, and technical publications.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is a government forestry research institute offering a portfolio of digital services through Android mobile applications and traditional paper-based services. The digital offerings include seven specialized apps (e-Services, Wood Measurement, Tree Planting Guidance, Seed Information, Pest Control, Nursery Techniques, and Medicinal Plants) released between 2018-19 and 2023-24, plus an e-store and internal requisition system. Core services include seedling and seed sales across 23+ tree species varieties, training on forestry techniques, technical assistance for forest management and bamboo cultivation, and academic publications including the Journal of Forest Science and various books/bulletins.

Product and service11 records
1Seedling and Seed Distribution Services
CategoryForestry Nursery Products
2Training and Technical Assistance Services
CategoryForestry Training Services
3Journal of Forest Science
CategoryAcademic Publication
4Technical Publications (Books, Bulletins, Newsletters)
CategoryTechnical Publications
5BFRI e-Services Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
6Wood Measurement Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Android application for measuring wood and timber volume calculations, released during 2018-19.

7Where to Plant What Tree Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Android application that provides guidance on which tree species to plant based on land type and conditions.

8Forest Tree Seed Information Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Mobile application providing comprehensive database of forest tree seeds.

9Forest Tree Pest Control Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Android application for identification and management of pests and diseases affecting forest tree species.

10Forest Tree Nursery Technique Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Mobile application providing nursery techniques for forest tree species.

11Medicinal Plants for Disease Cure Mobile Application
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Android application documenting medicinal plants used for treating diseases.

Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
1Chittagong Metropolitan Police
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

BFRI provided technical cooperation and seedlings for the tree plantation program 2022 organized by Chittagong Metropolitan Police. The partnership involved BFRI supplying quality tree seedlings and providing technical guidance for the tree planting initiative.

bfri.gov.bd
2Bangladesh Forest Department
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

As the primary government agency responsible for forest management in Bangladesh, BFRI works closely with Forest Department on research implementation, technology transfer, and conservation activities. Both organizations fall under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

3Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

BFRI collaborates with BARC on agricultural and forestry research coordination at national level.

4Bangladesh Forest Industry Development Corporation (BFIDC)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

BFRI collaborates with BFIDC on forest product development and technology transfer for forest-based industries.

bfri.gov.bd
5Forest and Environmental Science Institute, Chittagong University
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Academic collaboration with the Institute of Forest and Environmental Science at Chittagong University for research and human resource development in forestry.

bfri.gov.bd
6Bangladesh National Herbarium
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaboration on plant specimen documentation, biodiversity research, and conservation of plant genetic resources.

bfri.gov.bd
7Technical Committee Members (Various)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

BFRI's Technical Committee includes representatives from Forest Department, universities (Chittagong University), BFIDC, BCSIR, and various development agencies who review and guide research proposals and findings.

Recent move5 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Bangladesh National Herbarium
TypeOthers
Description

Bangladesh's national botanical repository under the Ministry of Environment, collaborating with BFRI on plant specimen and biodiversity research. Closely related enabling ecosystem partner in Bangladesh's botanical and forest research landscape.

2Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar
TypeDirect peer
Description

Pakistan's national forestry research and training institute, established as a government autonomous body for forest research, education, and extension. Closely comparable as a South Asian government forest research entity with similar institutional mandate.

3Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

India's premier national forest research institute under ICFRE, comparable as a government-mandated forest research body with comprehensive silviculture, genetics, and extension programs across a subcontinent scale. Most relevant peer given regional and institutional similarity.

4Indonesia's Center for Forest Research and Development (CFRD)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indonesia's national forestry research body under BRIN, conducting tropical silviculture, mangrove, and forest product research. Comparable for tropical forestry research mandate and government-affiliated operational model.

5Khulna University Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline
TypeRegional player
Description

Academic forestry research unit in Bangladesh's mangrove region, providing complementary research on coastal and mangrove forestry. Comparable as a domestic competitor and collaborator in Bangladesh's specialized forestry research space.

6Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

An apex body overseeing India's network of forest research institutes, comparable as the coordinating council for national-level forestry R&D with affiliated research divisions, training, and extension functions.

7Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)
TypeOthers
Description

Bangladesh's apex body coordinating national agricultural and forestry research with which BFRI collaborates directly. Comparable as a domestic government research coordinating counterpart with overlapping agenda.

8Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) / CGIAR
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

International non-profit body conducting research on tropical forestry, climate, and livelihoods, often partnering with national institutes like BFRI. Comparable for applied forestry research, biodiversity, and climate-focused mandate with publication output.

9Sri Lanka Forestry Research Institute (FRINFO) / Forest Department Research Division
TypeRegional player
Description

Sri Lanka's government-led forestry research arm under the Forest Department. Comparable as another South Asian national forest research counterpart with similar tropical and mangrove focus.

10Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Malaysia's national forest research agency operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources with similar mandates in tropical silviculture, biodiversity, germplasm conservation, and forest product research. Comparable as a tropical-country government forest research institute with broad product and training portfolios.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile5 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
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API detail
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Docs URL, Description

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Feature6 records

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Bangladesh Forest Research Institute

Forestry Research Servicesbfri.gov.bd

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is a government autonomous forest research institute operating 18 research departments to deliver applied forestry research, quality seedlings and seeds, training, and digital advisory services to government, NGOs, farmers, and academia in Bangladesh.

What Bangladesh Forest Research Institute does

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is an autonomous government research institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Headquartered in Chittagong with branch operations in Khulna (mangrove silviculture) and Barisal (plantation trials), BFRI operates 18 research departments covering silviculture genetics, seed gardens, minor forest products, mangrove silviculture, forest botany, soil science, wood science, wood preservation, forest economics, wildlife, paper and pulp, and wood composites. Its functional mandate is applied and adaptive research on forest management, biodiversity conservation, climate change resilience, and forest product technology tailored to Bangladesh's tropical and subtropical ecological conditions.

BFRI's service portfolio combines physical biological assets with a growing digital layer. It maintains a herbarium, an arboretum, a specialized bamboo collection (Gaijerium), and an ethnomedicinal plant database for Chittagong Hill Tracts. Between 2018-19 and 2023-24, it released seven Android applications — e-Services, Wood Measurement, Tree Planting Guide, Forest Tree Seed Information, Forest Tree Pest Control, Nursery Techniques, and Medicinal Plants for Disease Cure — extending technical guidance to farmers and field practitioners. The institute publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Forest Science (issues 32-39), annual reports (2020-21 through 2023-24), newsletters, books, bulletins, and 70+ training manuals covering nursery development, seed production, bamboo tissue culture, and mangrove propagation.

BFRI's commercial revenue is negligible; the institute is funded through government budgetary allocations rather than market sales. Direct sales consist of nominal unit-priced seedlings (typically 10 Taka each) and seeds (100-1,000 Taka per kg). Its current documented inventory includes 45,108 forest tree seedlings, 31 kg of seeds, 6,000+ bamboo cuttings, and 21,599 mangrove seedlings distributed through departmental offices and training programs. Customers span government departments (primary), NGOs, private commercial forestry operators, farmers, and academic institutions, with all activities carried out under the institute's official research mandate.

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Bangladesh Forest Research Institute
Legal name
Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)
Website
https://bfri.gov.bd
Company type
Private
Founded year
1955
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is a government autonomous forest research institute operating 18 research departments to deliver applied forestry research, quality seedlings and seeds, training, and digital advisory services to government, NGOs, farmers, and academia in Bangladesh.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute industry classification

Industry
Product category
Forestry Research Services
NAICS
Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (11321)
SIC
Forestry (800), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
akta.pro primary industry
Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance) (IMAMAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Forest Nurseries, Seed Orchards & Genetic Improvement (AFAMAAAD), Forest Health Management (Pest, Disease & Invasive Species Control) (AFAMAAAE), Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) (BPADAEAB), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

Keywords

  • Forest research services
  • Tree seedling production
  • Mangrove cultivation
  • Silviculture research
  • Forestry technical training

Where Bangladesh Forest Research Institute is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chittagong
HQ country
Bangladesh
HQ region
Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goSilviculture Genetics Department - Bamboo Seedlings
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goSeed Garden Department - Seeds
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goSeed Garden Department - Seedlings
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goSilviculture Research Department - Forest Tree Seedlings
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMinor Forest Products Department - Medicinal Plants
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMinor Forest Products Department - Rattan/Cane
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMangrove Silviculture Department - Seedlings

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is the government-authorized national forest research body that conducts applied research in silviculture, tree improvement, nursery management, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. It produces and distributes quality-tested forest tree seedlings and seeds, delivers technical training and consulting to government agencies, NGOs, farmers, and industry, and disseminates knowledge through mobile applications, peer-reviewed journals, and technical publications.

Product overview

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is a government forestry research institute offering a portfolio of digital services through Android mobile applications and traditional paper-based services. The digital offerings include seven specialized apps (e-Services, Wood Measurement, Tree Planting Guidance, Seed Information, Pest Control, Nursery Techniques, and Medicinal Plants) released between 2018-19 and 2023-24, plus an e-store and internal requisition system. Core services include seedling and seed sales across 23+ tree species varieties, training on forestry techniques, technical assistance for forest management and bamboo cultivation, and academic publications including the Journal of Forest Science and various books/bulletins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Seedling and Seed Distribution Services
  • Training and Technical Assistance Services
  • Journal of Forest Science
  • Technical Publications (Books, Bulletins, Newsletters)
  • BFRI e-Services Mobile Application
  • Wood Measurement Mobile Application Android application for measuring wood and timber volume calculations, released during 2018-19.
  • Where to Plant What Tree Mobile Application Android application that provides guidance on which tree species to plant based on land type and conditions.
  • Forest Tree Seed Information Mobile Application Mobile application providing comprehensive database of forest tree seeds.
  • Forest Tree Pest Control Mobile Application Android application for identification and management of pests and diseases affecting forest tree species.
  • Forest Tree Nursery Technique Mobile Application Mobile application providing nursery techniques for forest tree species.
  • Medicinal Plants for Disease Cure Mobile Application Android application documenting medicinal plants used for treating diseases.

Companies that use Bangladesh Forest Research Institute

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • Chittagong Metropolitan PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFRI provided technical cooperation and seedlings for the tree plantation program 2022 organized by Chittagong Metropolitan Police. The partnership involved BFRI supplying quality tree seedlings and providing technical guidance for the tree planting initiative.
  • Bangladesh Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the primary government agency responsible for forest management in Bangladesh, BFRI works closely with Forest Department on research implementation, technology transfer, and conservation activities. Both organizations fall under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFRI collaborates with BARC on agricultural and forestry research coordination at national level.
  • Bangladesh Forest Industry Development Corporation (BFIDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFRI collaborates with BFIDC on forest product development and technology transfer for forest-based industries.
  • Forest and Environmental Science Institute, Chittagong UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with the Institute of Forest and Environmental Science at Chittagong University for research and human resource development in forestry.
  • Bangladesh National HerbariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on plant specimen documentation, biodiversity research, and conservation of plant genetic resources.
  • Technical Committee Members (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFRI's Technical Committee includes representatives from Forest Department, universities (Chittagong University), BFIDC, BCSIR, and various development agencies who review and guide research proposals and findings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

  • Bangladesh National Herbarium: Bangladesh's national botanical repository under the Ministry of Environment, collaborating with BFRI on plant specimen and biodiversity research. Closely related enabling ecosystem partner in Bangladesh's botanical and forest research landscape.
  • Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC): Bangladesh's apex body coordinating national agricultural and forestry research with which BFRI collaborates directly. Comparable as a domestic government research coordinating counterpart with overlapping agenda.

Direct peers

  • Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar: Pakistan's national forestry research and training institute, established as a government autonomous body for forest research, education, and extension. Closely comparable as a South Asian government forest research entity with similar institutional mandate.
  • Indonesia's Center for Forest Research and Development (CFRD): Indonesia's national forestry research body under BRIN, conducting tropical silviculture, mangrove, and forest product research. Comparable for tropical forestry research mandate and government-affiliated operational model.
  • Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM): Malaysia's national forest research agency operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources with similar mandates in tropical silviculture, biodiversity, germplasm conservation, and forest product research. Comparable as a tropical-country government forest research institute with broad product and training portfolios.

Broad incumbents

  • Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun: India's premier national forest research institute under ICFRE, comparable as a government-mandated forest research body with comprehensive silviculture, genetics, and extension programs across a subcontinent scale. Most relevant peer given regional and institutional similarity.
  • Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE): An apex body overseeing India's network of forest research institutes, comparable as the coordinating council for national-level forestry R&D with affiliated research divisions, training, and extension functions.
  • Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) / CGIAR: International non-profit body conducting research on tropical forestry, climate, and livelihoods, often partnering with national institutes like BFRI. Comparable for applied forestry research, biodiversity, and climate-focused mandate with publication output.

Regional players

  • Khulna University Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline: Academic forestry research unit in Bangladesh's mangrove region, providing complementary research on coastal and mangrove forestry. Comparable as a domestic competitor and collaborator in Bangladesh's specialized forestry research space.
  • Sri Lanka Forestry Research Institute (FRINFO) / Forest Department Research Division: Sri Lanka's government-led forestry research arm under the Forest Department. Comparable as another South Asian national forest research counterpart with similar tropical and mangrove focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute social profiles

Digital presence

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Bangladesh Forest Research Institute M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Bangladesh Forest Research Institute

What does Bangladesh Forest Research Institute do?

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) is the government-authorized national forest research body that conducts applied research in silviculture, tree improvement, nursery management, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. It produces and distributes quality-tested forest tree seedlings and seeds, delivers technical training and consulting to government agencies, NGOs, farmers, and industry, and disseminates knowledge through mobile applications, peer-reviewed journals, and technical publications.

Is Bangladesh Forest Research Institute a public or private company?

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Bangladesh Forest Research Institute founded?

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute was founded in 1955. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Bangladesh Forest Research Institute based?

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute is headquartered in Chittagong, Bangladesh, in the Asia region.

Who are Bangladesh Forest Research Institute's main competitors?

Others on record are Bangladesh National Herbarium and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC). Direct peers are Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar, Indonesia's Center for Forest Research and Development (CFRD) and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). Broad incumbents are Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) / CGIAR. Regional players are Khulna University Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline and Sri Lanka Forestry Research Institute (FRINFO) / Forest Department Research Division.

Does Bangladesh Forest Research Institute have an API?

No public API is recorded for Bangladesh Forest Research Institute.

What industry is Bangladesh Forest Research Institute in?

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute's product category is Forestry Research Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAAAD, Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance), with a secondary code of AFAMAAAD, Forest Nurseries, Seed Orchards & Genetic Improvement. Its NAICS code is 1153 and its SIC code is 800.

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