DBL Group

DBL Group is a family-owned business that started in 1991. The first company was named Dulal Brothers Limited. Over the years, the organization evolved into a diversified conglomerate in Bangladesh. The businesses include Apparels, Textiles, Textile Printing, Washing, Garments Accessories, Packaging, Ceramic Tiles, Pharmaceuticals, Dredging, Semiconductor Design (VLSI), ICT, and Telecommunications. With a dedicated workforce of 38,000 employees, the annual turnover for the year 2018-19 was USD 600 Million. The organization has financial investments from the IFC of the World Bank, DEG-KfW (Germany), and Swedfund (Sweden). DBL engaged in its first offshore business in Ethiopia for Apparels and Textiles, creating employment opportunities for 4,500 people. DBL is well-reputed locally and globally for its diverse set of sustainability activities, working with international development organizations such as CARE, DEG, IFC, GIZ, ILO, and UNICEF. DBL’s activities are in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and have been recognized internationally by the UN Global Compact and the Business Call to Action (BCtA) of the UN Development Program (UNDP). DBL is a signatory to the Global Compact and has been publishing its sustainability reports since 2014 following the GRI guidelines. DBL is a Trustee Board member of CSR Center, a founding member of Global Compact Network Bangladesh, member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)- Bangladesh, Premier Corporate Member of Textile Institute, Manchester, and member of World Economic Forum.