Babylon Group

What Babylon Group does

Babylon Group is a privately held Bangladesh-based conglomerate founded in 1986, anchored in the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector. It operates 18 Strategic Business Units (SBUs) spanning woven and knit apparel manufacturing, backward linkage services (washing, printing, embroidery, trims, packaging), global buying and sourcing, logistics, IT services, and agri-business. The group runs 111 production lines across facilities in Dhaka and Savar, employs more than 14,000 people, and supplies tier-1 international fashion retailers including H&M, Zara/INDITEX, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Target, Gerry Weber, and Kmart. A London design studio (established 2017) supports product development and buyer engagement in the UK market.

The group's technology stack centers on enterprise-grade operational tools: an internally developed ERP platform (Prottoy, built by subsidiary Newgen Technology Ltd.), 3D design technology, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), laser-based manufacturing, and broader automation across production lines. These underpin both core apparel manufacturing and its standalone IT services arm. The company holds a comprehensive set of international compliance certifications (WRAP, SMETA, OEKO-TEX, HIGG FEM, GOTS, AMFORI BSCI) across virtually all manufacturing subsidiaries, and has been carbon neutral since 2007 with a stated 2030 carbon-free target.

Babylon generates revenue primarily through B2B contract manufacturing of woven and knit apparel for global fashion brands, supplemented by revenue from backward linkage services (printing, washing, embroidery, trims), a global buying office (Babylon Buying Services Ltd.), international logistics (Babylon Logistics Ltd.), IT consulting and software (Newgen Technology Ltd., Babylon Resources Ltd.), and an agricultural input business distributed through 800+ dealers in Bangladesh. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated by enterprise sales and merchandising teams; no public pricing or volume commitments are disclosed.

Name

Babylon Group

Legal name

Babylon Group

Website

https://babylongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Babylon Group is a Bangladesh-based, privately held conglomerate founded in 1986 that manufactures woven and knit apparel for global fashion retailers (H&M, Zara, M&S, Tesco, Target) across 18 subsidiaries, supported by in-house design, sourcing, logistics, IT, and agri-business operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel and Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (31521), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151)

SIC

Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Knitting Mills (2250), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apparel Sourcing, Buying Houses & Trading Companies (CRAAAAAN)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing
• Knit and woven garments
• Textile production
• RMG sourcing solutions
• Backward linkage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirpur

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apparel & Textile Manufacturing: Core revenue stream from manufacturing woven and knit apparel products for global fashion brands. Includes production of shirts, blouses, t-shirts, polo shirts, trousers, denim jackets, and other garments.
2. International Logistics Services: Logistics services including air freight forwarding, sea freight forwarding, custom clearance, and land transport for internal operations and external clients.
3. Technology Services: IT consulting, software development, ERP solutions, cloud solutions, digital marketing, apps development, outsourcing, and training services through Newgen Technology Ltd. and Babylon Resources Ltd.
4. Agri Business: Operations in seed, crop protection, plant health management, non-agricultural pest control, and fisheries management through Babylon Agriscience Ltd. and Babylon Agro & Dairy Ltd.
5. Support Services: Backward linkage services including washing, printing, embroidery, and packaging that add value to apparel manufacturing operations.
6. Sourcing Solutions: Global buying office services providing fabric sourcing, material sourcing, product development, costing, production planning and management, and final delivery for international buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Babylon Group is a diversified Bangladesh-based conglomerate that manufactures knit and woven apparel products for major global fashion retailers and brands. With 18 Strategic Business Units, the company operates across apparel and textile manufacturing, technology services, agriculture, and logistics, providing vertically integrated solutions from design and fabric production to garment washing, printing, embroidery, packaging, and international logistics.

Product overview

Babylon Group is a diversified conglomerate with 18 Strategic Business Units operating across apparel manufacturing, textile production, technology services, agriculture, and logistics. The product portfolio includes: Woven Division (Babylon Garments, Babylon Dresses, Babylon Casual Wear) producing shirts, blouses, trousers, jackets; Knit Division (Aboni Knit Wear, Aboni Textiles) producing T-shirts, polo shirts, shorts; Support Services (Babylon Washing, Babylon Printers, Juniper Embroideries, Babylon Trims) for washing, printing, embroidery, and packaging; Technology Services (Newgen Technology, Babylon Resources) providing ERP software (Prottoy), app development, cloud solutions; Sourcing Solutions (Babylon Buying Services); Logistics Services (Babylon Logistics); and Agri Business (Babylon Agriscience, Babylon Agro & Dairy). The group also operates Babylon Design Studio in London for creative apparel design and Babylon Kathokata as an internal magazine. The architecture is organized as multiple specialized subsidiaries under unified corporate governance, enabling self-sufficient 21st century conglomerate operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Babylon Outfit Ltd. (Trendz): Formerly operated as Trendz, a Babylon Outfit company.

Products and services

• Woven Apparel Manufacturing Division Manufacturing of woven apparel including shirts, blouses, trousers, jackets, and dresses for global fashion brands and retailers.
• Knit Apparel Manufacturing Division Production of knit apparel including polo shirts, t-shirts, shorts, pajamas, leggings, and kids wear, with integrated fabric production from Aboni Textiles Ltd.
• Packaging and Trims Manufacturing Production of carton boxes, poly bags, hang tags, stickers, labels, tissue paper, and garment accessories with monthly capacity of 1,600,000 pcs (carton).
• Agricultural Seed Products Distribution of high-value seeds for maize, rice, and vegetables with technical assistance to farmers through 106 skilled professionals and 800+ distributors across Bangladesh.
• Crop Protection Products (Pesticides) Agricultural pesticide and crop protection products covering seed treatment, crop protection, plant-health management, non-agricultural pest control, and fisheries management.
• Global Sourcing Solutions (Buying Office) Global buying office providing fabric sourcing, material sourcing, product development, costing, production planning and management, and final delivery serving European, USA, Canadian, Asian, and Australian markets.
• Technology and IT Services IT solutions including ERP software (Prottoy), customized application development, SaaS products, cloud solutions, digital marketing, apps development, outsourcing, and training services for the RMG sector and other industries.
• RMG Backward Linkage Support Services One-stop support services including garment washing (1,550,000 pcs/month capacity), screen printing (Rubber, Pigment, Flock, Discharge, Puff, Photo, Sticker prints), and embroidery (450,000 pcs/month capacity with 11 Japanese machines).
• International Logistics Services International logistics services including air freight forwarding, sea freight forwarding, custom clearance, and land transport with a fleet of 22 covered trucks, serving both internal operations and external clients.
• Creative Apparel Design Services (London Studio) Creative apparel design services providing 3D technology-based prototyping and trend-aligned fashion design, linking customers with the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon neutral since 2007 with target of carbon-free by 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TescocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Tesco introduced the Scholarship Program at the end of 2018 to enhance education for RMG workers and associates. Babylon Group contributes equally to support the education of children of its workers under this joint initiative.
• Ahsania Mission Cancer General Hospital (AMCGH)minorOthersBabylon Group partnered with Ahsania Mission Cancer General Hospital to donate Tk 70 Lac (700,000 BDT) to sponsor a cancer research facility and major operation theater, providing crucial support for treatment of expensive and incurable diseases.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Square Textiles: Bangladesh textile and apparel manufacturer producing woven and knit fabrics and garments for global customers; comparable as a domestic manufacturing peer with fabric-to-garment integration.
• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh textile and apparel conglomerate with vertically integrated knit fabric-to-garment operations and global fashion brand customers; closely comparable to Babylon's knit division and SBU structure.
• Beximco Group: Bangladesh's largest listed conglomerate and one of the country's leading RMG exporters, with vertically integrated textile-to-garment operations and marquee Western customers; directly comparable to Babylon in scale, customer mix, and vertical integration strategy.
• Ha-Meem Group: One of Bangladesh's largest apparel manufacturers producing woven and knit garments for global brands including H&M, Zara, C&A, and Levi's; comparable in product mix, customer roster, and compliance-driven scale.
• DBL Group (Dulal Brothers): Bangladesh RMG and textile conglomerate supplying knit, woven, and denim products to global brands with backward linkage into fabric and washing; direct comparable on vertical integration and customer base.
• Fakir Knitting & Dyeing Industries: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated knit textile and garment manufacturer serving global apparel brands; comparable to Babylon's knit fabric-and-garment stack under Aboni Textiles and Aboni Knit Wear.
• Viyellatex Group: Bangladesh apparel and textile manufacturer with integrated knit, woven, and denim production serving Western fashion brands; comparable in product breadth and Bangladesh-based manufacturing model.
• Pacific Jeans (Tootal Quality Resources): One of Bangladesh's largest denim and woven garment exporters supplying major global brands; comparable in compliance-certified, large-scale woven apparel production for Western retailers.

Others

• Kontoor Brands (supplier/buyer ecosystem): Owner of Wrangler and Lee, and a major Bangladesh sourcing buyer through its supplier network; relevant ecosystem participant as one of the types of Western brand buyers Babylon supplies, illustrating the buyer-side landscape and customer concentration risk.

Broad incumbents

• Li & Fung Limited: Hong Kong-headquartered global sourcing and supply chain manager operating at vastly larger scale, serving the same Western apparel brand customers with sourcing and manufacturing services; comparable as a broader incumbent in the apparel sourcing/manufacturing value chain where Babylon Buying Services competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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