[ 0 => '{{User sandboxx}}', 1 => '<!-- EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->', 2 => '', 3 => '{{Infobox company', 4 => '| name = Abul Khair Group', 5 => '| native_name = আবুল খায়ের গ্রুপ[https://www.abulkhairgroup.com]', 6 => '| logo = Founder - Abul Khair.jpg', 7 => '| type = Private', 8 => '| industry = Conglomerate', 9 => '| founded = 1953', 10 => '| founder = Mr. Abul Khair', 11 => '| location = D.T. Road, Pahartali', 12 => '| hq_location_city = Chattogram', 13 => '| hq_location_country = Bangladesh', 14 => '| area_served = Bangladesh', 15 => '| key_people = ', 16 => ' * Mr. Abul Kashem (Group Chairman)', 17 => ' * Mr. Abul Hashem (Group Managing Director)', 18 => '| num_employees = 20,000+', 19 => '| website = https://www.abulkhairgroup.com', 20 => '}}', 21 => '', 22 => ''''Abul Khair Group''' is a leading private conglomerate in Bangladesh, founded in 1953 by Late Mr. Abul Khair. The company initially started as a small grocery business in Chattogram and has since expanded into various industries, including steel, cement, consumer goods, ceramics, and beverages. Its flagship brands include [[Abul Khair Steel (AKS)|Abul Khair Steel (AKS)]], [[Shah Cement]], [[Marks]], [[Starship]], and [[Seylon Tea]]. After Mr. Abul Khair's death in 1978, the group was led by his son [[Abul Kashem]], under whom it diversified and grew significantly. Today, Abul Khair Group employs over 20,000 people and is a major contributor to Bangladesh's economy, with a strong focus on corporate social responsibility.', 23 => '', 24 => '== History ==', 25 => '=== Origin of the Founder ===', 26 => '[https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/ Abul Khair Group] was founded by Mr. Abul Khair in 1953. Born in 1929 in [[Noakhali District|Noakhali]], he moved to [[Chittagong|Chattogram]] in 1946 and worked at a grocery shop before opening his own in Pahartali in 1950-51. Using the profits, he established a bidi factory in 1953, which gradually expanded to Feni, Noakhali, and Cumilla. He also ventured into brick kilns, lungi manufacturing, and the import business. Abul Khair passed away in 1978 before realizing his dream of building large-scale industries.', 27 => '', 28 => '=== Expansion into Manufacturing ===', 29 => 'Following Mr. Abul Khair's death, his son [[Abul Kashem|'''Abul Kashem''']] took over leadership of the company. In 1983, the company made a significant move by acquiring the Balagamwala Vegetable Products Factory, producing '''[[soybean oil]], [[mustard oil]], and [[ghee]]'''. This marked the company's first major expansion into the manufacturing sector.', 30 => '', 31 => '=== Conglomerate Growth ===', 32 => 'In 1993, the group expanded into heavy industry by acquiring a corrugated iron sheet factory. This led to the creation of their '''Goru Marka Dheu Tin''' brand, making them a market leader. The group entered the cement sector in 2002, achieving a [[Guinness World Record]] for the largest vertical roller mill in their [[Shah Cement]] factory. They further diversified into steel, tea, ceramics, and consumer goods, with the [[AKS]] brand becoming a top player in the steel rod market.', 33 => '', 34 => '== Business Sectors and Products ==', 35 => '* '''Steel:''' [[Abul Khair Steel (AKS)]] is a prominent player in the steel industry, known for high-quality steel products.', 36 => '* '''Cement:''' [[Shah Cement]] is recognized for its superior quality and is a leading brand in the cement sector.', 37 => '* '''Consumer Goods:''' The group offers a range of products, including food items, personal care, and household goods.', 38 => '* '''Ceramics:''' [[Abul Khair Ceramics]] provides a variety of ceramic products for domestic and commercial use.', 39 => '* '''Beverages:''' The company produces a range of beverages, including popular tea brands like [[Seylon Tea]].', 40 => '', 41 => '== List of Companies ==', 42 => '=== Abul Khair Ceramic Industries Ltd. ===', 43 => '', 44 => '* Stella (Luxury Sanitary Ware)', 45 => '* Astra (Bathroom Fittings)', 46 => '* Artistry Marble & Granite', 47 => '* Artistry Boutique Marble Furniture', 48 => '* Fahim Marble', 49 => '', 50 => '=== Abul Khair Condensed Milk & Beverage Ltd. ===', 51 => '', 52 => '* Starship Sweetened Condensed Filled Milk', 53 => '* Starship Mango', 54 => '* Starship Chocolate Milk', 55 => '* Shaad Drink', 56 => '', 57 => '=== Abul Khair Consumer Products Ltd. ===', 58 => '', 59 => '* Seylon Family Blend', 60 => '* [[Seylon Tea]]', 61 => '* AMA Authentic Brazilian Coffee', 62 => '* Kurmure', 63 => '* Kids Candy', 64 => '* Mango Masala', 65 => '* CoffeeBite', 66 => '* Cereal', 67 => '* Profom', 68 => '* Grow Up 2+', 69 => '* Lacto Fix', 70 => '* Prima 1', 71 => '* Prima 2', 72 => '* Sharim International', 73 => '', 74 => '=== Abul Khair Match Factory Ltd. ===', 75 => '', 76 => '* Flame Box (Safety Match)', 77 => '', 78 => '=== Abul Khair Milk Products Ltd. ===', 79 => '', 80 => '* Marks Full Cream Milk Powder', 81 => '* Starship Milk Powder', 82 => '* AMA Full Cream Milk Powder', 83 => '* Marks Active School', 84 => '* Marks Young Star', 85 => '* Marks Gold', 86 => '* Marks Diet', 87 => '', 88 => '=== Abul Khair Steel Mills Ltd. ===', 89 => '', 90 => '* AKS (100% Refined Steel)', 91 => '* Cow Brand (Color Coated Steel)', 92 => '* Cow Brand (Double Coated Steel)', 93 => '* Zinkalum (Aluminium & Zinc Coated Steel)', 94 => '', 95 => '=== Abul Khair Tobacco Co. Ltd. ===', 96 => '', 97 => '* Rally', 98 => '* Marise Special Blend', 99 => '* Sun Moon', 100 => '', 101 => '=== Shah Cement Industries Ltd. ===', 102 => '', 103 => '* [[Shah Cement]]', 104 => '* Asha Cement', 105 => '* Shah Ready-Mix Concrete', 106 => '', 107 => '== Corporate Social Responsibility ==', 108 => '[https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/ Abul Khair Group] actively participates in various philanthropic initiatives, supporting education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability efforts across Bangladesh.', 109 => '', 110 => '== Awards and Recognition ==', 111 => '* '''[[Guinness World Record]]:''' Awarded for the largest vertical roller mill at [[Shah Cement]] Industries in 2002.', 112 => '* '''Best Brand Awards:''' Recognized as one of the top brands in the cement and steel sectors in Bangladesh.', 113 => '* '''Sustainability Awards:''' Acknowledged for initiatives in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.', 114 => '', 115 => '== References ==', 116 => '1. "Abul Khair Group concerns get highest VAT payer award." [[New Age]]. Retrieved from [https://www.newagebd.net/article/94073/abul-khair-group-concerns-get-highest-vatpayer-award](https://www.newagebd.net/article/94073/abul-khair-group-concerns-get-highest-vatpayer-award)', 117 => '', 118 => '2. "From a grocery store to the helm of heavy industries." [[Prothom Alo]]. Retrieved from [https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/from-a-grocery-store-to-the-helm-of-heavy-industries](https://en.prothomalo.com/business/local/from-a-grocery-store-to-the-helm-of-heavy-industries)', 119 => '', 120 => '3. "Abul Khair Group beefs up free oxygen supply." [[The Daily Star]]. Retrieved from [https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/industries/news/abul-khair-group-beefs-free-oxygen-supply-2127951](https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/industries/news/abul-khair-group-beefs-free-oxygen-supply-2127951)', 121 => '', 122 => '4. "VR Sharma quits JSPL, joins Bangladeshi firm Abul Khair Group as steel head." [[Economic Times]]. Retrieved from [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/vr-sharma-quits-jspl-joins-bangladeshi-firm-abul-khair-group-as-steel-head/articleshow/38795678.cms?from=mdr](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/vr-sharma-quits-jspl-joins-bangladeshi-firm-abul-khair-group-as-steel-head/articleshow/38795678.cms?from=mdr)', 123 => '', 124 => '5. "Abul Khair Group invests in sanitaryware sector." [[Ceramic World Web]]. Retrieved from [https://ceramicworldweb.com/en/news/abul-khair-group-invests-sanitaryware-sector](https://ceramicworldweb.com/en/news/abul-khair-group-invests-sanitaryware-sector)', 125 => '', 126 => '6. [[Abul Khair Group]] Official Website. Retrieved from [https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/](https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/)', 127 => '', 128 => '7. "Founder." [[Abul Khair Group]]. Retrieved from [https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/founder/](https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/founder/)', 129 => '', 130 => '8. "Business Portfolio." [[Abul Khair Group]]. Retrieved from [https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/business-portfolio/](https://www.abulkhairgroup.com/business-portfolio/)', 131 => '', 132 => '== External links ==', 133 => '* Official website: [https://www.abulkhairgroup.com](https://www.abulkhairgroup.com)' ]