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USD 250 Million Deshbandhu Group Ltd.  Sukuk focused on financing next growth phase and creating 5000+ new jobs

The investment provides potential investors the opportunity to access a new market with real assets, whilst investing in an ethically and sustainably driven company. 

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About the Sukuk/Ethical Investment

About Deshbandhu Group Ltd. 

Why is DGL an ethical investment?

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DGL in the Press

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About the Sukuk

6 Year Sukuk for Deshbandhu Group Ltd to finance their next growth phase.

Amount: USD 250 Million

Yield: 9.0% p.a.

Maturity: 2028

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The Sukuk Will Be Used

  • To create a further 5000 jobs in rural areas
  • Increase foreign exports
  • Increase internal market share in different sectors
  • Invest in new technologies
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About Deshbandhu Group Ltd.

  • Bangladeshi conglomerate with interests in 16 businesses
  • Including food and beverages, fiber and textiles, trading, power, and property
  • Annual turnover of around USD 330 Million
  • Estimated 15,000 employees.
  • Offer healthcare, housing for women, schooling for children; in line with UN. SDGs
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Majority of trade in US Dollars

  • Majority of operations based within the export economy of Bangladesh
  • International trade and revenue streams in US Dollars/hard currency
  • Reduced foreign exchange risk posed to the USD 250 Million Issuance. 
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Export partners include

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  • In the last 4 years, DGL has grown revenues by 21.5% and EBITDA by 29.3% annually
  • USD 470 Million in revenue and USD 84 Million EBITDA generated in FY21
  • This represents a 51% and 71% jump over FY20 revenue and EBITDA
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Focused on delivering high quality products

DGL's commitment to quality has always been central to its operations.


Even during the COVID-19 pandemic DGL continued to expand the business and made new investments of around USD 100 Million.


It is DGL's commitment to supporting Bangladesh and its people that has driven them to consistently invest in people, infrastructure and technology to deliver high quality products.”

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Emphasis on sustainability bringing a positive impact on the whole value chain

  • An active transition toward using sustainable materials, and reducing acrylic.

  • Packaging business is zero waste; all unused or quality rejected material is recycled back in to the production line.

  • All plastic bottles and caps are made from scratch
  • Promote reduce, reuse and recycle from factory till the consumer.
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Being Ethical is woven into the fabric of Deshbandhu Group Ltd. 

DGL has conducted its corporate social responsibility activities and programs specifically targeting the following SDGs:

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SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Reducing poverty by employing citizens

Reducing poverty by employing citizens

In 2016, overall poverty in Bangladesh was 24.3% and extreme poverty 12.9%. DGL factories not only employ, they also provide workers with accomodation and food subsidies.

Maintaining local employment levels

Maintaining local employment levels

Automation in manufacturing and production leads to loss of local jobs, but DGL focuses on maintaining local employment. Eg: hiring workers to do a similar task as the production line

Providing local solutions for local issues

Providing local solutions for local issues

DGL focuses on local solutions such as building a small scale rice mill to help farmers receive a fair price, carrying out an annual relief program during flood season in Kurigram district, and constructing and repairing roads roads in remote and rural areas.

Women empowerment & improving working conditions

Women empowerment & improving working conditions

Out of the 600 employees in the picture, 60% are women. DGL attempts to foster a wholesome working environment through music, arranging children day care centres for employees, providing health and safety training etc.

Providing access to quality healthcare for all

Providing access to quality healthcare for all

DGL established the TMSS Sahera-Wasek Hospital & Research Centre in 2013 in the Kurigram District. It currently employs 60 staff and has a capacity of 50 beds, with around 1000 people receiving medical care and treatment annually.

Investing in the future of Bangladesh through education

Investing in the future of Bangladesh through education

DGL provides education materials and financial donations to 2 high schools in Kurigram district. Each year around 100+ students are supported. DGL also organises school sports programs for all schools within the Bhurungamari region.

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"Deshbandhu invests TK800 cr to expand business" 

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Settlement Information


Crest Settlement Information:


CREST ID BH01
CREST NUMBER: 942436


CREST ID: KBUAG
CREST NUMBER: CC00673


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