Star Line Group

What Star Line Group does

Star Line Group is a privately-held Bangladeshi conglomerate headquartered in Feni with a regional corporate office in Dhaka, founded in 1994 as a chair-coach transportation service between Dhaka and Feni. The group operates as a portfolio of 20+ wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning transportation (Star Line Special Ltd, ~200 luxury inter-city buses on Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar routes), food manufacturing (Star Line Food Products Ltd producing ~70 SKUs including biscuits, noodles, flour, oils, and ghee under sub-brands Star Line Sweets and Star Line Safe Drinks water), industrial manufacturing (Auto Bricks, Flour Mills, Dal Mills, Muri Mills, Carton & Packaging), energy (CNG/LPG/Octane/Diesel filling stations at Fatehpur and Lalpol), education (Star Line Sprout International School, Feni National College, Cadet Coaching Center), healthcare (130-bed Star Line Specialized Hospital under construction), agriculture (Star Line Agro, Fish & Poultry, Cold Storage), logistics, travel services, and media (Daily Star Line newspaper).

The group monetizes through a mix of transaction-fee revenue (bus ticket sales, fuel dispensing), hardware/unit sales (food products, bricks, flour, packaging), and recurring subscription revenue (school/college fees, coaching). Underlying technology is industrial-scale manufacturing equipment — silo-based wheat storage, corrugation lines, auto brick machinery, automated CNG dispensers, and in-house plastic bottle production with BSTI-certified quality labs — rather than software platforms. Distribution combines company-owned retail outlets (Star Line Sweets branches), B2B direct sales to hotels, restaurants, and food manufacturers, factory-direct wholesale, online bus ticketing (ticket.starline.com.bd), and an integrated fleet supported by in-house fuel stations and cold storage.

Customers are highly diversified: individual passengers and consumers across Bangladesh, B2B food industry clients, students and families in Feni district, and international buyers in 7 export markets. Marketing is primarily organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) plus word-of-mouth referrals and physical brand visibility. Certifications include BSTI, ISO, and Halal for food products and DIFE licensing for fuel stations. The group is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Star Line Group

Legal name

Star Line Group

Website

https://starlinegroupbd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Star Line Group is a privately-held Bangladeshi conglomerate operating across transportation (~200 inter-city buses), food manufacturing (exported to 7 countries), education, fuel retail, industrial manufacturing, and an upcoming 130-bed hospital, headquartered in Feni and serving both individual consumers and B2B clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Feni

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Passenger bus services operating luxury AC/Non-AC chair coaches on inter-city routes (Dhaka-Feni-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar). Revenue from ticket sales.
2. Food Products Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of biscuits, cookies, noodles, chanachur, fried peas, mineral water, sauces, flour, dal, muri, mustard oil, ghee, sweets and pastries through Star Line Food Products Ltd
3. Construction Materials: Auto bricks manufacturing and supply for construction sector
4. Fuel Sales: CNG, LPG, Octane and Diesel sales at company-owned filling stations
5. Education Services: Fees from Star Line Sprout International School, Feni National College, and coaching centers
6. Healthcare Services: 130-bed multidisciplinary specialized hospital services (upcoming)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Star Line Group is a diversified Bangladeshi conglomerate operating across transportation (luxury AC/Non-AC bus services connecting Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, and Feni), food manufacturing (~70 product varieties including biscuits, noodles, flour, dal, oils, and bottled water under Star Line Food Products, Star Line Sweets, and Star Line Safe Drinks), construction materials (auto bricks and corrugated packaging), multi-fuel retail (CNG/LPG/Octane/Diesel stations), education (English-medium school, affiliated college, and cadet coaching), healthcare (130-bed Star Line Specialized Hospital), agriculture/poultry, logistics, and media (Daily Star Line newspaper).

Product overview

Star Line Group is a diversified Bangladeshi conglomerate operating as a platform of independent business units across multiple sectors. The portfolio includes: transport services (Star Line Special Ltd with ~200 luxury buses), food & beverage manufacturing (Star Line Food Products Ltd producing ~70 varieties including biscuits, noodles, oils, and under sub-brands Star Line Sweets and Star Line Safe Drinks), healthcare (130-bed Star Line Specialized Hospital), agriculture & poultry (Star Line Agro Ltd, Fish & Poultry), manufacturing (Auto Bricks, Flour Mills, Dal Mills, Muri Mills, Carton & Packaging), education (Star Line Sprout International School, Feni National College, Cadet Coaching Center), energy (CNG/LPG Filling Stations), logistics, media (Daily Star Line newspaper), and travel services. These business units operate largely independently with shared infrastructure (terminals, fuel stations, cold storage) rather than as an integrated software platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Star Line Special: Luxury bus transport brand offering AC/Non-AC chair coaches connecting Dhaka, Chittagong, and Cox's Bazar.
• Star Line Sprout International School
• Star Line Specialized Hospital
• Star Line Sweets

Products and services

• Star Line Special Ltd (Passenger Bus Transportation) Luxury bus transport services operating AC/Non-AC chair coaches connecting Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, and Feni with approximately 200 buses as of 2021.
• Star Line Food Products Ltd Major food manufacturing company producing approximately 70 varieties including biscuits, cookies, noodles, chanachur, fried peas, sauces, cooking oil, ghee, and flour products for domestic and international markets (exported to 7 countries).
• Star Line Sweets Sweet shop offering traditional sweets, fast food, and pastry items with numerous branches across Bangladesh.
• Star Line Safe Drinks Bottled drinking water and flavored beverage production with in-house plastic bottle manufacturing and BSTI-certified quality control facilities.
• Star Line Auto Bricks Ltd Auto brick manufacturing company producing solid, hollow, and perforated clay bricks using modern imported and local machinery for Bangladesh's construction sector.
• Star Line Major Flour Mills Flour mill producing Classic, Super Classic, and semolina flour using high-quality wheat with sophisticated silo management systems, supplying Star Line Food Products and external clients.
• Star Line Specialized Hospital 130-bed multidisciplinary specialized hospital with modern healthcare facilities including ICU, CCU, NICU, Modular OT, Dialysis, 128 Slice CT scan, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and comprehensive medical departments.
• Star Line Sprout International School English Medium School (Play Group to SSC) with air-conditioned classrooms, multimedia support, and fingerprint-based attendance tracking.
• Feni National College Higher secondary institution offering HSC and degree programs under National University, serving approximately 650 students with focus on academic excellence.
• Star Line Cadet Coaching Center Coaching center preparing students for cadet college admissions with high success rates.
• Star Line CNG Filling Stations Multi-fuel filling stations (CNG, LPG, Octane, Diesel) operating 24/7 at Fatehpur and Lalpol locations in Feni district, serving both the group fleet and the general public.
• Star Line Tours & Travels Travel agency offering domestic and international travel services including group tours, corporate trips, and family vacation packages with tailored itineraries.
• Star Line Logistics Operations Logistics and cargo transport division offering goods transportation across Bangladesh with a dedicated fleet, integrated fuel stations, and cold storage facilities.
• Star Line Carton & Packaging Corrugated carton and packaging factory producing white duplex boxes, heavy-duty corrugated boxes, and custom packaging for internal and external clients.
• Daily Star Line (Newspaper) Daily newspaper publishing local, national, and international news through an online portal and print version.
• Star Line Agro Ltd Agricultural production and distribution company collaborating with local farmers, producing grains, vegetables, and fruits for domestic and export markets with focus on sustainable farming practices.
• Star Line Fish & Poultry Poultry and fish farming operations producing high-quality eggs, chicken, and various fish using modern farming practices with focus on hygiene and animal welfare.
• Star Line Dal Mills Dal mill processing various pulses (Tunga, Masur, Mug, Chhola) with advanced machinery for cleaning, dehusking, polishing, and packaging for local market and food industries.
• Star Line Muri Mills Puffed rice (muri) manufacturing using modern machinery ensuring consistent production, nutritional value, and crispiness for local market and food manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully operates ~200 buses connecting major cities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Feni MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Feni Municipality for educational infrastructure development. Star Line received Tk 50 lakh grant from municipality to establish cadet coaching center as part of social development initiative.
• National University of BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeni National College is affiliated with National University of Bangladesh, offering HSC and degree programs. This affiliation enables the college to grant recognized academic qualifications.
• Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE)coreOthersStar Line CNG Filling Stations are registered and licensed under DIFE. License number 30-29-1-111-00002 valid until April 21, 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/starlinegroupfeni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-line-group-feni
• Xx.com/StarLineGroupbd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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