What Daffodil Family does

Daffodil Family (legally Daffodil Group) is a privately held, founder-led Bangladeshi conglomerate headquartered in Dhaka at 102/1 Shukrabad, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, that operates 54+ sister concerns across four pillars: Education, ICT, Healthcare, and Investment. The group was founded by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan and is led by Group CEO Dr. Mohammad NuruzZaman; it employs a stated 2,000+ active experts across its subsidiaries, though corporate-level headcount is reported at 68.

The education pillar is the most extensive, anchored by Daffodil International University (DIU) as the flagship institution, with a continuous pipeline from Daffodil Angels' Daycare and Pre-School, through Daffodil International School (DIS), Daffodil International College (DIC), Daffodil University School & College (DUSC), and technical institutes (DIIT, DIET, NIST, DPI, DIPTI, DTI, DIST, AIBT), into specialized verticals such as Daffodil Nursing College (DNC), Daffodil Health Institute (DHI), and Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS), plus online learning platforms (International Online University, GoEdu, Admission.ac). The ICT pillar encompasses hardware and networking (Daffodil Computers Ltd, Dolphin Computers), software development and productized ERP (Daffodil Software Ltd, Daffodil Online Ltd, Daffodil Web & E-Commerce), the Skill.Jobs employment portal, KIOSK retail, recruitment (Global Recruiting Agency), and a response center. The healthcare pillar comprises Newtec Pharmaceuticals, Nutec Agro, and Amar Pharma, while the investment pillar runs through Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL) and Amar Securities Ltd.

Daffodil generates revenue through tuition and training fees from its educational institutions (subscription/recurring), ICT professional services and software licensing (Business ERP, Education ERP, School ERP, eCURE), hardware and networking sales, pharmaceutical distribution, and venture capital and securities activity. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated Business Development teams targeting universities, corporations, and government clients, supplemented by direct sales, KIOSK retail outlets, e-commerce storefronts (Amar Food, Danube Home), and event-based demand generation (Daffodil Education Expo). The group has extended internationally to the UK, USA, Malaysia, and Dubai, with stated partners including Jahangirnagar University, the Global Entrepreneurship Network – Bangladesh, AWS, Bangladesh Bank, and BTEB.

Name

Daffodil Family

Legal name

Daffodil Group

Website

https://daffodil.family

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Daffodil Family (Daffodil Group) is a privately held Bangladeshi conglomerate operating 54+ sister concerns across Education (DIU and 18+ institutions), ICT (software, hardware, outsourcing), Healthcare (pharmaceuticals), and Investment (venture capital, securities), serving 25,000+ clients with 2,000+ active experts and international presence in the UK, USA, Malaysia, and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Conglomerate (Education & ICT)

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Management Consulting Services (54161), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise ERP software
• Higher education services
• IT outsourcing BPO
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Venture capital investments

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka, 102 Shukrabad, Mirpur Road

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Services: Revenue from educational institutions including tuition fees from DIU, DIA, DIIT, and other educational ventures. Also includes professional training programs and skill development courses.
2. ICT Solutions and Software: Software development, outsourcing services, IT consulting, and technology solutions through Daffodil Software Ltd, Daffodil Online, and other ICT concerns. Includes custom development and software licensing.
3. Hardware and Networking: Hardware sales, networking solutions, and IT infrastructure services through Daffodil Computers Ltd and Dolphin Computers.
4. Healthcare Products: Pharmaceutical sales through Newtec Pharmaceuticals, Nutec Agro, and Amar Pharma concerns.
5. Investment Services: Venture capital investments through Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited and financial services through Amar Securities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daffodil Family operates as a diversified Bangladeshi conglomerate running 54+ sister concerns across four verticals: Education (universities, schools, polytechnics, professional training), ICT (enterprise software, hardware, BPO, e-commerce solutions), Investment (venture capital, securities), and Health (pharmaceuticals). The group's primary sellable offerings include its own ERP software products (Business ERP, Education ERP, School ERP, eCURE), tuition-based academic programs at DIU and affiliated institutes, IT outsourcing and BPO services, computer hardware through Daffodil Computers Ltd, and pharmaceutical products through Newtec Pharmaceuticals and Amar Pharma.

Product overview

Daffodil Family operates as a diversified conglomerate with a multi-brand portfolio spanning Education, ICT, Investment, and Health sectors. The software portfolio includes Business ERP, Education ERP, School ERP, and eCURE — collectively forming a comprehensive enterprise software suite targeting businesses and educational institutions. The flagship Daffodil Software Ltd develops and delivers these solutions alongside custom application development. Supporting the software business is Daffodil Computers Ltd (hardware and networking), Daffodil Online Ltd (online services), Daffodil Web & E-Commerce (web development), and Skill.Jobs (employment platform). The education network encompasses Daffodil International University (DIU) as the flagship institution, along with multiple technical institutes, colleges, and training centers. Investment operations are handled through Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL), while health ventures include pharmaceutical companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business ERP Enterprise resource planning software designed to optimize business operations, reduce expenses, and improve organizational processes across enterprises. Built and sold by Daffodil Software Ltd.
• Education ERP Comprehensive ERP solution tailored for educational institutions to manage academic operations, administration, and student information systems. Developed by Daffodil Software Ltd.
• School ERP ERP system specifically designed for schools to manage academic processes, student records, and administrative functions.
• eCURE Software product offering under Daffodil Software Ltd focused on application software development and solutions.
• Daffodil International University (DIU) Flagship private university under Daffodil Education Network, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. Tuition-based academic program for students.
• Daffodil Institute of Engineering & Technology (DIET) Engineering and technology institute offering 4-year diploma programs in engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, and Textile Technology, affiliated with Bangladesh Technical Education Board.
• Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT) Technical institute providing IT education and training programs under the Daffodil Education Network, with campuses in Dhaka and Chittagong.
• Asian Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) Educational institute providing BBA and Computer Science Engineering programs under National University, with strong industry-academia linkage and employment placement services.
• Daffodil Software Ltd (DSL) Software development arm of Daffodil Group that provides application software, custom development, and technology solutions (ERP, web, mobile) to enterprise clients.
• Daffodil Computers Ltd (DCL) ICT solutions provider offering hardware, networking solutions, and technology services as part of the Daffodil Group's ICT ventures.
• Skill.Jobs Online job portal and employment platform operated by Daffodil Group, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities.
• Daffodil Online Ltd (DOL) Online services and digital solutions arm providing internet-based services and solutions.
• Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL) Investment venture providing venture capital funding and investment services for startups and emerging businesses.
• Daffodil Web & E-Commerce (DWE) Web development and e-commerce solutions service providing website development, online store solutions, and digital commerce services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ completed projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jahangirnagar University (JU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaffodil International University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jahangirnagar University to enhance mutual cooperation in education, research, seminars, and workshops, particularly in the supervision of PhD, MPhil, and MS students. The collaboration opens new avenues for academic excellence, innovation, and institutional partnership between the two institutions.
• Global Entrepreneurship Network - BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the 'SheMeansDigital' initiative to highlight challenges women entrepreneurs face in the digital space and explore solutions. The partnership focuses on breaking barriers for women in e-commerce and promoting inclusive growth in the digital economy.
• Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaffodil Institute of Engineering & Technology (DIET) is affiliated by Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), Ministry of Education, offering 4-year diploma programs in engineering disciplines.
• Bangladesh BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBangladesh Bank's SME Division supports the SheMeansDigital initiative focused on women entrepreneurs in e-commerce through access to finance and digital skills programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• BRAC: Bangladeshi social enterprise operating BRAC University, BRAC Healthcare, and enterprise programs. Comparable for combining education, social/health, and enterprise services under one umbrella in Bangladesh.
• Walton Group: Bangladeshi conglomerate with technology and electronics manufacturing, plus diversified operations. Comparable for its Bangladesh-based ICT/diversified conglomerate profile intersecting hardware and software-adjacent businesses.
• Square Group: Diversified Bangladeshi conglomerate with pharmaceuticals (Square Pharmaceuticals), consumer products, and healthcare. Comparable for its pharma + non-core consumer vertical mix under a single group umbrella in Bangladesh.
• PRAN-RFL Group: Large Bangladeshi conglomerate with diversified operations in food, plastics, electronics, and agribusiness. Comparable as a Bangladesh multi-vertical group spanning consumer and industrial businesses.
• Beximco Group: Bangladeshi diversified conglomerate with comparable cross-sector reach spanning pharmaceuticals (Beximco Pharmaceuticals), textiles, IT, and media. Most directly comparable as a Bangladesh-based multi-vertical group operating a similar holding structure.
• ACI Group: Bangladeshi conglomerate operating across pharmaceuticals, consumer brands, agribusiness, and logistics. Directly comparable to Daffodil in operating model as a Bangladesh diversified group with a major pharma subsidiary.

Direct peers

• Tally Solutions: India-headquartered ERP/accounting software publisher serving SMBs and businesses across South Asia. Comparable as a regional ERP product competitor focused on simplified, configurable business software.
• Aamra Technologies: Bangladeshi ICT company offering enterprise software, IT services, and digital solutions to corporate clients. Directly comparable for ICT consulting, custom software, and enterprise IT services in the Bangladesh market.
• North South University: Leading private university in Bangladesh offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. Comparable as a direct competitor to Daffodil International University (DIU) for student enrollment and brand position.

Emerging players

• Islamic University of Technology (IUT): Bangladesh-based engineering and technology university with strong ICT/programming focus. Comparable as a competitor in the engineering/IT higher education segment alongside Daffodil's DIU, DIIT, and DIET.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries45 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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