IFAD Group

IFAD Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryAutomobile, Information Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commerce
FounderIftekhar Ahmed Tipu[1]
Websitewww.ifadgroup.com

IFAD Group (Bengali: ইফাদ গ্রুপ) is a massive industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh.[2] It operates in various sectors including agriculture, engineering, construction, petrochemicals, and technology services.[3][4] The group is headquartered in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It was established in 1985 and has made significant contributions to the economy of Bangladesh since its inception.[5][6]

History

IFAD Group was established in 1985. Since its founding, it has achieved rapid improvement in the agricultural and industrial sectors and is recognized as one of the largest industrial groups in Bangladesh. The group is active in agricultural technology, farm machinery, food processing, petrochemicals, construction, and other industries.[7][8]

Companies

  • IFAD Auto Services Limited: Focuses on auto service, car sales, and repair.[9][10]
  • IFAD Information and Technology Limited: Focuses on information technology and software development.[11][12]
  • IFAD Home Care Limited: Focuses on home services and healthcare.[13]
  • IFAD Multi Products Limited: Focuses on product manufacturing and commerce.[14]
  • IFAD Autos PLC: Focuses on autos and car sales.[15][16]

Other initiatives

IFAD Film Club

  • Field: Cultural activities, Film.
  • Description: The IFAD Film Club works towards the development of the Bangladeshi film industry. It organizes the IFAD Film Club Award, which is a significant initiative to introduce the country's film industry to the international stage. It assists in improving the quality of Bangladeshi films and strengthening the position of the country's films in the global arena.

References

  1. ^ https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/309533/Ifad-Group-chairmanreceives-World%E2%80%99sGreatest-Leader-title
  2. ^ "IFAD Group celebrates 40 years: Together on path of prosperity". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  3. ^ Express, The Financial. "Ifad Autos launches pickup 'Leo'". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  4. ^ "IFAD and Italy's leading agri-industrial group join forces to promote sustainable agriculture in Africa". IFAD. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  5. ^ "IFAD Autos to invest Tk80cr to diversify business". The Business Standard. 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ^ bdnews24.com. "IFAD Group: A true pioneer of Bangladesh". IFAD Group: A true pioneer of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2025-12-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "BMET signs MoU to fill skills gap". www.newagebd.net. Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  8. ^ "IFAD Autos reaches milestone of manufacturing 10,000 commercial vehicles". The Business Standard. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  9. ^ "IFAD Autos reaches milestone of manufacturing 10,000 commercial vehicles". The Business Standard. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  10. ^ "CSE". www.cse.com.bd. Archived from the original on 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  11. ^ Tech & Startup Desk (2024-10-27). "Ifad initiates Bangladesh's first AC bus export to Bhutan". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  12. ^ "IFAD IT Ltd.: Transforming Bangladesh Thru Tech". The Daily Ittefaq. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  13. ^ Tech & Startup Desk (2024-10-27). "Ifad initiates Bangladesh's first AC bus export to Bhutan". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  14. ^ "IFAD Home Care Ltd: Providing safety, sustainability for your homes". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  15. ^ Chakma, Jagaran (2023-11-29). "Manufacturers rev up production of higher-cc bikes". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  16. ^ Mahmud, Rishad (2025-10-08). "Over 13,000 Royal Enfield sold in the country in a year". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2025-12-06.