Jakaria Chowdhury

DBL Group

DBL Group is a diversified conglomerate which has vertically integrated apparel and textile manufacturing facilities, with concerns in Ceramic Tiles, Semiconductor Design (VLSI), Pharmaceuticals, Sewing Thread, Dyed Fiber & Yarn, ICT & Telecommunications etc. DBL Group started its journey in 1991 and till date, it has resulted in a conglomerate of 23 concerns. DBL Group has a dedicated and skilled workforce of more than 39,000 employees and had an annual turnover of USD 780 Million for the year 2020-21. DBL Group supplies quality apparels to globally renowned retailers and is focused on upholding the reputation of the ready-made garments and textiles industry of Bangladesh. DBL is well reputed locally and globally for its diverse set of sustainability activities, working with international development partners such as CARE, DEG, IFC, GIZ, ILO, and UNICEF. DBL is constantly involved with multiple sustainability initiatives focusing on various social and environmental aspects. DBL's activities are in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have been recognized internationally by the UN Global Compact and the Business Call to Action (BCtA) of the UN Development Program. DBL is a signatory to the Global Compact and has been publishing its sustainability reports since 2014 following the GRI guidelines.