Beximco Group’s Shinepukur Ceramics recognized as one of the finest in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has earned for itself a very remarkable name when it comes to making ceramic articles. Keep those Chinese dishes to rest if you come across the ones made in Bangladesh for the country has one of the finest stock of white clay, the material used in the making of ceramics. Right from plates to salt sprinklers or the serving dishes, all the items domestically crafted in Bangladesh are touted as one of the finest in the world. And high up in this league stands Shinepukur Ceramics, a premium ceramic manufacturing brand owned by Beximco Group.

Shinepukur Ceramics is recognized world over as one of the finest ceramic makers of the world. Locally manufactured and designed by finest craftsmen, the designs of Shinepukur are simply remarkable. Produced with the high quality white clay indigenously found, the articles are crafted with intricate finesse and are more durable than other ceramic products. They beat Chinese imports hands down; uses less Pyrex and more of better quality clay, making the products oven-safe. Tableware Products by Shinepukur exude creativity and hard work in every glance. The art has been perfected over years by the craftsmen.

Since 1958, Bangladesh has been making ceramic products and exporting them to countries like the USA, Japan and France. So many companies have tried their hands at making ceramic articles including plates and pans but only a few have waded through the competition.
The best way to shop for ceramics in Bangladesh is by strolling across the markets that are famous for a wide range of such products. The prices and quality of the products are big determinants for the consumers. That’s why, Shinepukur by Beximco has priced the articles very strategically.

Shinepukur Ceramics: Enhancing the beauty of the ceramics industry

Items made of ceramics material is not a new concept. The oldest of ceramics were made 27,000 years before, which includes pots and figurines. From fragile ceramics watch to bone china cups, the material has taken over the antique items industry along with crockery industry. Ceramics items are no more limited to usage only; they also work as a status symbol for majority of ceramics buyers. The hub of ceramics is Dhaka, Bangladesh, where anything can be found, if you know where to go, just like New Market of Dhaka, where expectations meet reality, whether it’s price or variety. One can also sharpen his bargaining skills here, if he is so sure to spend on a specific item. 

The most renowned brand in the Nation is Shinepukur Ceramics limited, which started its operation back in the year 1997. Within the 7 years, it became a subsidiary of Beximco Group as the latter acquired cent percent shares in the former. Shinepukur Ceramics started commercial production in 1999, where it gave a strong competition to well established brands like Tajma Ceramic Industry and Monno Ceramics. Its Bone China and Porcelain Tableware are impeccable in the whole ceramic industry and that is why its demand is on the rise overseas. A S F Rahman is the Chairman and Salman F Rahman is the Vice-Chairman of Beximco Group and the sibling also sit on the Board of Directors of the Shinepukur Ceramics. Shinepukur Ceramics provides manufacturing facilities like Porcelain, bone china, decal &mould, packaging, QA & QC. Their shapes, designs and souvenirs are exported across Australia, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, USA, UK, UAE and more.

Beximco Pharma gets US FDA approval

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited ("BPL", "Beximco Pharma" or "Company") becomes the first Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) following successful inspection of its oral solid dosage facility at Tongi, during January 19-22, 2015. The company says it has received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the US drug regulatory authority stating that the audit is formally concluded. This is a major milestone for the company as well as for the entire industry as this is the first time a Bangladeshi company has received the prestigious FDA approval. This approval is based on the comprehensive audit encompassing all the systems of drug manufacturing: Quality; Facilities and Equipment; Materials; Production; Packaging and Labeling; and Laboratory Controls. Remarkably, there was no 483 observation issued by the US regulatory authority. A 483 form is issued when FDA has observations of non-compliance or deviation from Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The company has already submitted several Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDAs) for the US market which are currently under review; export to US market will commence as soon as those ANDAs are approved. Nazmul Hassan, Managing Director of Beximco Pharma, said; “This is a remarkable achievement for the Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry as this makes ways for us to export medicines to the US market known for stringent regulations and quality standards.”

Beximco Pharma is a leading exporter of medicines in the country with its facilities already accredited by the regulatory authorities of European Union, Australia, Canada, Taiwan and Brazil, among others

Beximco Group

Taking Bangladesh to the World...

Today the BEXIMCO Group (“BEXIMCO” or the “Group”) is the largest private sector group in Bangladesh. BEXIMCO was founded in the 1970’s by two brothers – Ahmed Sohail Fasiur Rahman and Ahmed Salman Fazlur Rahman. Since the early days, the Group has evolved from being primarily a commodities trading company to a leading, diversified group with a presence in industry sectors that account for nearly 75% of Bangladesh’s GDP. BEXIMCO’s corporate mission is “Taking Bangladesh to the world”.

As BEXIMCO has grown over the years, the flagship platform now has operations and investments across a wide range of industries including textiles, trading, marine food, real estate development, hospitality, construction, information and communication technologies, media, ceramics, aviation, pharmaceuticals, financial services and energy. The Group sells its products and services in the domestic Bangladesh market as well as international markets. BEXIMCO is the largest employer in the private sector in Bangladesh and employs over 48,000 people worldwide.

The BEXIMCO name has now become one of the most recognizable brand names in Bangladesh. It is synonymous with innovation, trust and quality. The Group consists of four publicly traded and seventeen privately held companies. The publicly traded companies – Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited, Shinepukur Ceramics Limited and Beximco Synthetics Limited – have a combined market capitalization of approximately $0.00 million. The Group had total revenues of $834 million in the year ended December 31, 2010.

BEXIMCO encompasses one of South Asia’s largest vertically integrated textile and garment companies. The Textile division is a fully integrated manufacturer of cotton and polyester blended garments for men, women and children, both for domestic and export markets. BEXIMCO is also the largest exporter of pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh with a presence in 45 countries. The Pharmaceuticals division manufactures and sells generic pharmaceutical formulation products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and intravenous (IV) fluids. The Group is also the largest ceramics exporter and has an investment in GMG Airlines, the largest private commercial airline in Bangladesh and in Unique Hotels & Resorts, which owns the Westin Hotel in Bangladesh.

State-of-the-art manufacturing plants located in the vicinity of Dhaka provide the Group with a highly cost effective manufacturing base. A majority of its plants are in the BEXIMCO Industrial Park, a vertically integrated self-contained facility. This facility provides ready access to captive power generation, water purification, liquid nitrogen, waste water treatment and other key infrastructure. The Group’s global clients include some of the world’s best known brands including BT, BASF, Chevron, Calvin Klein, H&M, JC Penney, Macys, Zara, UNICEF, Royal Doulton and Villeroy & Boch.

BEXIMCO is well positioned to capitalize on strong growth across industries in both the domestic and global markets. Each Group company is managed by an independent, professional team with significant depth of experience. Management teams have established a clear strategic plan that will further strengthen the overall platform. BEXIMCO intends to leverage its market position and global scale, further diversify operations into highly profitable sectors, capitalize on the domestic growth opportunity and selectively pursue international opportunities going forward.

In recognition of its corporate success and creation of shareholder value, the BEXIMCO Group has and continues to make significant contributions to Bangladesh’s society. Sponsored organizations include “Proyash”, a specialized institute that works for the holistic development of children with special educational needs and “Gono Sahajjo Songstha”, an institution that provides education for the underprivileged. BEXIMCO was also an official sponsor of the Bangladesh National Cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and also the official title sponsor of the FIFA friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria held in September, 2011.