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| hq_location_country = Bangladesh
| hq_location_country = Bangladesh
| key_people = Khalilur Rahman (Chairman)
| key_people = Khalilur Rahman (Chairman)
| products = [[Garments]], textile, [[trims and packaging]], steel, [[logistic and shipping]]
| products = [[Garments]], [[textile]], trims and [[packaging]], [[steel]], [[Logistics|logistic]] and [[shipping]]
| revenue = {{increase }}US$150 million (2012)
| revenue = {{increase }}US$150 million (2012)
| num_employees = 25000
| num_employees = 25000
| num_employees_year = <!-- Year of num_employees data (if known) -->
| num_employees_year = <!-- Year of num_employees data (if known) -->
| website = http://www.kdsgroup.net/
}}
}}


'''KDS Group''' is a business and industrial [[conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]]s of [[Bangladesh]], which is based mainly in the port city of Chittagong but with extensive operations in Dhaka as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-79912|title=Tk 300cr logistics yard set for launch|date=2009-03-16|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en}}</ref> It has also established offices and agencies in India, Hong Kong and is currently expanding into Europe and North America.<ref>{{cite news |title=KDS group to set up Tk 1400cr HR coil, sugar refinery plants |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2005/apr/08/busi.html#2 |newspaper=New Age |location=Dhaka |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051222044818/http://www.newagebd.com/2005/apr/08/busi.html |archive-date=22 December 2005}}</ref> It is one of the largest private sector employers in Bangladesh.
'''KDS Group''' is a business and industrial [[conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]]s of [[Bangladesh]], which is based in Chittagong<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Jasim Uddin |date=2008-03-06 |title=New pvt inland container depots in Chittagong |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-26349 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> but with extensive operations in Dhaka as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-79912|title=Tk 300cr logistics yard set for launch|date=2009-03-16|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en}}</ref> It has also established offices and agencies in India, Hong Kong and is currently expanding into Europe and North America.<ref>{{cite news |title=KDS group to set up Tk 1400cr HR coil, sugar refinery plants |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2005/apr/08/busi.html#2 |newspaper=New Age |location=Dhaka |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051222044818/http://www.newagebd.com/2005/apr/08/busi.html |archive-date=22 December 2005}}</ref>


== History ==
The group was founded in 1983, through the establishment of one of the first garments industries of Bangladesh.

The group was founded in 1983, through the establishment of one of the first garments industries of Bangladesh.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=KDS |url=http://www.kdsgroup.net/ |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=www.kdsgroup.net}}</ref> The founder of the group was [[Khalilur Rahman (entrepreneur)|Khalilur Rahman]].<ref name=":0" />

KDS Textiles was established in 2000.<ref name=":0" /> The same year, KDS Steel established KYCR Coil Industries Limited.<ref name=":0" /> In 2001, the Cold Rolling Mills Complex was established by KDS group.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Corrugated sheets shine |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/cache/cached-news-details-169913.html |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=archive.thedailystar.net}}</ref>

In March 2009, KDS Logistics began operations of its Inland Container Depot near [[Port of Chittagong|Chittagong Port]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2009-03-21 |title=Tk 300cr private ICD starts operation in Chittagong today |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-80646 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> The group had invested three billion BDT to establish the depot.<ref name=":1" /> The Group was awarded the national export trophy in 2010 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presents the national export trophy to KDS Group Chairman Khalilur Rahman at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka yesterday |url=https://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/print_news.php?nid=129691 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=archive.thedailystar.net}}</ref>

KDS Accessories established a new factory in [[Gazipur District]] in September 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-28 |title=KDS Accessories eyes Tk 100cr from new unit |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/kds-accessories-eyes-tk-100cr-new-unit-1290646 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>

In February 2017, Khalilur Rahman, chairman of KDS Group, was elected chairman of AIBL Capital Market Services Limited, a subsidiary of Al-Arafah Islami Bank.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-28 |title=Khalilur Rahman elected chairman of AIBL Capital Market |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/khalilur-rahman-elected-chairman-aibl-capital-market-1368541 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> It announced plans to invest 10 million USD in the [[Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-26 |title=Nine firms get land at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/nine-firms-get-land-bangabandhu-hi-tech-city-1638631 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>

The [[Department of Environment (Bangladesh)|Department of Environment]] implicated KDS Textile Mills Limited of polluting [[Halda River]] in a report of the agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yousuf |first=Mostafa |date=2019-03-22 |title=Big industries killing Halda |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/industrial-pollution-killing-halda-river-in-bangladesh-1718734 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> In November 2019, KDS Accessories approved 15 per cent dividend for stock holders.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Correspondent |last2=Ctg |date=2019-11-08 |title=KDS Accessories approves 15pc dividends |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/kds-accessories-approves-15pc-dividends-1824547 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>

In August, the managing director of the group, Salim Rahman, was made the chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-11 |title=Al-Arafah bank gets new chairman, vice-chairman |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/banks/news/al-arafah-bank-gets-new-chairman-vice-chairman-2149491 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>

KDS Accessories Limited profit increased 6 per cent in 2022 from 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-04 |title=KDS Accessories' profit up 6pc |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/kds-accessories-profit-6pc-3134411 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> The rising cost of raw materials had reduced the bottom line for the company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-02 |title=Raw material price hike eats into KDS Accessories profits |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/stocks/raw-material-price-hike-eats-kds-accessories-profits-507370 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref>


== Businesses ==
== Businesses ==


* KDS Textiles<ref name=":0" />
* Apparel
* KDS Garment Industries Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Textiles
* KDS Hi-Tec Garments BD Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Apparel Trims & Packaging
* KDS Apparels Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Steel
* KDS Fashion Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Information & Communication Technologies
* HN Garments Limited<ref name=":0" />
* IT Training Services
* KDS Accessories<ref name=":0" />
* Banking
* KYCR Coil Industries Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Insurance
* KDS Steel<ref name=":0" />
* Investment Management
* KY Steel Mills Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Shares and securities trading
* Logistics & Shipping
* KDS Logistics<ref name=":0" />
* KDS Properties Limited<ref name=":0" />
* Inland Container Depot
* [[National Bank Limited]] (founding shareholder)<ref name=":0" />
* Real Estate Development
* [[Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited]] (founding shareholder)<ref name=":0" />
* Other trading operations
* Northern insurance Limited<ref name=":0" />
* [[Pragati Insurance Limited]]<ref name=":0" />
* Skys Securities Limited<ref name=":0" />


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Manufacturing companies of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Conglomerate companies of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Conglomerate companies of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Companies based in Chittagong]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies based in Chittagong]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1983]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1983]]
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[[Category:1983 establishments in Bangladesh]]

Latest revision as of 14:43, 9 June 2024

KDS Group
Company typePrivate company
IndustrieConglomerate
Gegründet1983; 41 years ago (1983)
GründerKhalilur Rahman
Hauptsitz255 Nasirabad I/A Baizid Bostami Road,
Chittagong
,
Bangladesch
Key people
Khalilur Rahman (Chairman)
ProdukteGarments, textile, trims and packaging, steel, logistic and shipping
RevenueIncreaseUS$150 million (2012)
Number of employees
25000
Websitehttp://www.kdsgroup.net/

KDS Group is a business and industrial conglomerates of Bangladesh, which is based in Chittagong[1] but with extensive operations in Dhaka as well.[2] It has also established offices and agencies in India, Hong Kong and is currently expanding into Europe and North America.[3]

History

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The group was founded in 1983, through the establishment of one of the first garments industries of Bangladesh.[4] The founder of the group was Khalilur Rahman.[4]

KDS Textiles was established in 2000.[4] The same year, KDS Steel established KYCR Coil Industries Limited.[4] In 2001, the Cold Rolling Mills Complex was established by KDS group.[5]

In March 2009, KDS Logistics began operations of its Inland Container Depot near Chittagong Port.[6] The group had invested three billion BDT to establish the depot.[6] The Group was awarded the national export trophy in 2010 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[7]

KDS Accessories established a new factory in Gazipur District in September 2016.[8]

In February 2017, Khalilur Rahman, chairman of KDS Group, was elected chairman of AIBL Capital Market Services Limited, a subsidiary of Al-Arafah Islami Bank.[9] It announced plans to invest 10 million USD in the Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City.[10]

The Department of Environment implicated KDS Textile Mills Limited of polluting Halda River in a report of the agency.[11] In November 2019, KDS Accessories approved 15 per cent dividend for stock holders.[12]

In August, the managing director of the group, Salim Rahman, was made the chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank.[13]

KDS Accessories Limited profit increased 6 per cent in 2022 from 2021.[14] The rising cost of raw materials had reduced the bottom line for the company.[15]

Businesses

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References

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  1. ^ Khan, Jasim Uddin (6 March 2008). "New pvt inland container depots in Chittagong". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Tk 300cr logistics yard set for launch". The Daily Star. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  3. ^ "KDS group to set up Tk 1400cr HR coil, sugar refinery plants". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 22 December 2005.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "KDS". www.kdsgroup.net. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Corrugated sheets shine". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Tk 300cr private ICD starts operation in Chittagong today". The Daily Star. 21 March 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presents the national export trophy to KDS Group Chairman Khalilur Rahman at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka yesterday". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  8. ^ "KDS Accessories eyes Tk 100cr from new unit". The Daily Star. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Khalilur Rahman elected chairman of AIBL Capital Market". The Daily Star. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Nine firms get land at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City". The Daily Star. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  11. ^ Yousuf, Mostafa (22 March 2019). "Big industries killing Halda". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  12. ^ Staff Correspondent; Ctg (8 November 2019). "KDS Accessories approves 15pc dividends". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Al-Arafah bank gets new chairman, vice-chairman". The Daily Star. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  14. ^ "KDS Accessories' profit up 6pc". The Daily Star. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Raw material price hike eats into KDS Accessories profits". The Business Standard. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
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