Khan Brothers Group

What Khan Brothers Group does

Khan Brothers Group is a privately held, family-controlled diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operating through approximately ten wholly owned subsidiaries across industrial manufacturing, shipbuilding, inland shipping, garments, construction-equipment distribution, healthcare, and luxury materials. Its core manufacturing businesses include Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Ltd. (FIBC / jumbo bags, PP woven bags; the group's only publicly listed entity on Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges, USD 21M market cap), Khan Brothers Bag Industries Ltd. (cement bags and woven polypropylene bags), Khan Brothers Knitwear Industries Ltd. (100% export-oriented knitwear with partner factories in India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey), and Khan Brothers Shipways & Engineering Works Ltd. (Bangladesh's largest shipyard, with 15,000 tons/year steelwork capacity and 36 vessel dockings/year).

The group generates revenue through B2B direct sales on a quote-based, multi-year contract model across diverse client segments: international industrial packagers (Belarusian Potash, Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Yanfeng, Transammonia, International Potash), Bangladesh government agencies (Bangladesh Coast Guard, BIWTC, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, Padma-Meghna-Jamuna Corporation, Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project), private conglomerates (Karim Group, MST Group), and shipping firms. Non-manufacturing subsidiaries include Khan Brothers Shipping Lines Ltd. (10 oil tankers plus 3 barges for inland petroleum logistics), Khan Brothers Equi-Build Ltd. (exclusive distribution of Sigma elevators in Bangladesh since August 2017), Khan Brothers Marble & Granite Ltd., KB Lab & Medicare Ltd. (diagnostic and consultancy center, incorporated 2018, with planned medical college), Tamanna Pharmacy retail chain, and Khan Brothers International (EPC contractor and trading). The go-to-market is sales-led, relationship-driven B2B with an active investor relations function for the listed subsidiary and ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS certifications across multiple operating units.

Name

Khan Brothers Group

Legal name

Khan Brothers Group

Website

https://kbgbd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Khan Brothers Group is a privately held, family-controlled Bangladesh conglomerate operating through ten subsidiaries in PP woven bag manufacturing, cement bags, knitwear export, shipbuilding, inland petroleum shipping, Sigma elevator distribution, marble and granite, and diagnostic healthcare and pharmacy retail. It serves industrial exporters, Bangladesh government agencies, and domestic conglomerates primarily in Bangladesh with selected exports to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910), Textile Mills (313), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Knitted Fabric Mills (IMAOABAB)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• PP woven bags
• Shipbuilding and ship repair
• Export knitwear manufacturing
• Elevator distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 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. PP Woven Bag Manufacturing & Export: Manufacturer and exporter of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC/Jumbo Bag) and Poly Propylene (PP) Woven Bags, PP woven sacks, woven fabrics. Publicly traded company listed on Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges.
2. Cement Bag and WPP Bag Manufacturing: Manufacturer of Cement Bags and Woven Poly Propylene Bags for various industries including cement, sugar, food grain, vegetables, fertilizers.
3. Knitwear Manufacturing & Export: 100% export-oriented knitwear manufacturing. Products include Intimate Apparel, Womenswear, Menswear and Childrenswear. Majority of exports to European customers.
4. Shipbuilding Services: Local and export-oriented shipyard building steel vessels up to 15000 tons. Has built 15 vessels for Bangladesh Government and local ship owners. Engaged in Padma Multipurpose Bridge project.
5. Shipping Line Operations: Operates oil tankers transporting petroleum products for government agencies (Padma, Meghna & Jamuna Corporation) in inland waterways. Fleet of 10 vessels and 3 barges.
6. Elevator & Escalator Distribution: Distribution of Sigma lifts and generators through Khan Brothers Equi-Build Ltd. with installation, civil works, and after-sale service.
7. Diagnostic & Healthcare Services: KB Lab & Medicare Ltd. provides diagnostic and consultancy services with plans for medical college and hospital.
8. Marble & Granite Supply: Import and processing of marble and granite from Italy, Turkey, India, Egypt, China, Brazil. Provides luxury space solutions with design services.
9. International Consultancy & Trading: Khan Brothers International provides consultancy, EPC contracting, and trading of chemicals, coal, food items, poultry feed, foil paper, construction materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Khan Brothers Group manufactures and exports PP woven bags, FIBC/jumbo bags, and cement bags through its packaging subsidiaries, produces 100% export-oriented knitwear (intimate apparel, womenswear, menswear, childrenswear), and operates the largest shipyard in Bangladesh building steel vessels up to 15,000 tons. Additional offerings include inland oil tanker shipping services, distribution of Sigma-brand elevators and generators in Bangladesh, marble and granite import and processing, diagnostic healthcare services, and a pharmacy retail chain. The group serves both domestic industrial clients and international buyers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Product overview

Khan Brothers Group is a diversified business conglomerate in Bangladesh operating multiple subsidiaries across manufacturing and services sectors. The portfolio includes PP woven bag manufacturing (Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Ltd. and Khan Brothers Bag Industries Ltd.), shipbuilding and shipping (Khan Brothers Shipways & Engineering Works Limited and Khan Brothers Shipping Lines Limited), knitwear manufacturing (Khan Brothers Knitwear Industries Limited), elevator distribution (Khan Brothers Equi-Build Limited with Sigma brand), marble and granite (Khan Brothers Marble & Granite Limited), healthcare services (KB Lab & Medicare Limited and Tamanna Pharmacy), and international trading (Khan Brothers International). The group serves both domestic and international markets with products ranging from industrial packaging to luxury interiors, shipping, and diagnostic healthcare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sigma: World-renowned lift brand distributed by Khan Brothers Equi-Build Ltd.
• Tamanna Pharmacy

Products and services

• Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Ltd. Manufactures and exports Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC/Jumbo Bags), Poly Propylene (PP) Woven Bags, PP woven sacks, woven fabrics, and industrial woven fabrics for industrial packaging clients. Publicly listed company with BDT 1,718 million market capitalization and BDT 1,000 million yearly turnover.
• Khan Brothers Bag Industries Ltd. Manufactures Cement Bags and Woven Poly Propylene (WPP) Bags for cement, sugar, food grain, vegetables, and fertilizer industries. ISO 9000:2009 certified and ranked among Bangladesh's Top 10 Woven Sacks Manufacturers, with 150,000 meters/day PP woven fabric production capacity and BDT 1,035 million yearly turnover.
• Khan Brothers Shipways & Engineering Works Limited Local and export-oriented shipyard building steel vessels up to 15,000 tons. The largest shipyard in Bangladesh with capacity for 15,000 tons of steel works and 36 vessel dockings per year on 1080 Decimal of land. Has built 15 vessels for Bangladesh Government and local ship owners and is engaged in the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project.
• Khan Brothers Knitwear Industries Limited 100% export-oriented knitwear manufacturer producing Intimate Apparel, Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrenswear. Controls factories in Sripur, Gazipur, Bangladesh, and uses strategic manufacturing partners in India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. BDT 1,200 million (USD 14.29 million) yearly export volume primarily serving European customers.
• Khan Brothers Shipping Lines Limited Operates oil tankers transporting petroleum products for government agencies (Padma, Meghna & Jamuna Corporation) in Bangladesh inland waterways. Fleet of 10 vessels (3 at 850 DWT, 5 at 1500 DWT, 2 at 2000 DWT) and 3 barges. ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2001, and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified.
• Khan Brothers Equi-Build Limited Distributes world-renowned Sigma brand elevators and escalators in Bangladesh under exclusive distribution rights. Provides full solution including design, consultation, supply, installation, civil works, and after-sale service. Also operates in technology, communication, power, real estate, logistics, and electronics sectors.
• Khan Brothers Marble & Granite Limited
• KB Lab & Medicare Limited Diagnostic and consultancy center featuring 30 specialized consultants and 50 staff with modern medical laboratory equipment. Operates a 5,000 sft facility in the corporate KBG Tower with a stated vision to establish a Medical College and Hospital.
• Tamanna Pharmacy Modern chain pharmacy retail operation with 4 existing locations and plans to expand to 25 locations across Dhaka City. Approximately 500 employees planned across the pharmacy sector.
• Khan Brothers International Provides consultancy, EPC contracting, and trading of chemicals, coal, food items, poultry feed, foil paper, and construction materials for local and foreign markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Listed on Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange with market cap of USD 21 million
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sigma (Lift Brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2017Khan Brothers Equi-Build Ltd. distributes world-renowned Sigma brand elevators and escalators in Bangladesh with exclusive distribution rights. Provides design, consultation, supply, installation, civil works, and after-sale service. Company aims to hold first position in Bangladesh Lift Industry through aggressive pricing strategy, contemporary features, international quality, strong distribution network and after-sales service.
• Bangladesh Government (Coast Guard, BIWTC, Ministry of Disaster Management, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment sector partnerships for shipbuilding, construction works, and logistics services. Khan Brothers Shipbuilding has completed 11 mega projects in government sector including Bangladesh Coast Guard, BIWTC, Ministry of Disaster Management, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, and part of Padma Multipurpose Bridge project.
• Private Sector Clients (Karim Group, MST Group, MHC Shipping, Accord Shipping, Comfort Shipping, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted various mega projects for private sector including Karim Group, MST Group, MHC Shipping, Accord Shipping, Comfort Shipping, and Bangladesh Shipping Corporation in shipbuilding and maritime services.
• Manufacturing Partners (India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic relationships with manufacturing partners in India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey for knitwear production, providing global positioning for effective clothing supply chain.
• Padma Multipurpose Bridge ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKhan Brothers Slipways engaged in Padma Multipurpose Bridge project with construction and supply works. Khan Brothers Shipping Lines has rented all 3 barges to the project for 3 years.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh knitwear and woven apparel manufacturer with strong European and US export orientation; comparable to Khan Brothers Knitwear in product mix, customer geography, and Bangladesh production footprint.
• Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Limited: One of Bangladesh's leading shipbuilders serving government and commercial clients with steel vessel construction; directly comparable to Khan Brothers Shipways' largest-in-Bangladesh shipyard operation at Munshiganj.
• Western Marine Shipyard Limited: Bangladesh-based shipyard building steel vessels for government and private sector; direct competitor to Khan Brothers Shipways for BIWTC, BPC and other government fleet contracts.
• DBL Group (Dulal Brothers Limited): Bangladesh knitwear and garment exporter with vertically integrated production and global textile sourcing; comparable to Khan Brothers Knitwear's 100% export-oriented apparel manufacturing with European customer base.

Regional players

• Square Textiles Limited: Bangladesh textile spinning and knit fabric manufacturer serving domestic and export markets; overlapping product range with Khan Brothers Knitwear's yarn-to-garment operations.
• Fakir Knitting & Dyeing Industries: Bangladesh knitwear manufacturer exporting to European and US apparel brands; directly comparable to Khan Brothers Knitwear in product mix and customer profile.
• Navana Group (Bangladesh): Bangladesh conglomerate spanning real estate, ceramics, electronics, and engineering; comparable diversified mid-size Bangladesh holding company competing for similar capital and management talent.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group (now Amcor): Large global packaging manufacturer serving industrial and consumer end markets; relevant benchmark for Khan Brothers' woven sack and FIBC product portfolio.
• Greif, Inc. Global industrial packaging manufacturer including flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) and woven polypropylene products; provides global competitive benchmark for Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries.
• Beximco Group: Largest Bangladesh-based diversified conglomerate with textile/apparel, pharmaceutical, and trading operations; comparable to Khan Brothers' diversified Bangladesh holding structure across manufacturing and consumer businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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