PRAN-RFL Group
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PRAN-RFL Group (Bengali: প্রাণ-আরএফএল গ্রুপ) is a Bangladeshi conglomerate,[3] founded in 1981 by Amjad Khan Chowdhury. The company is known for its diversified business portfolio, including food and beverage, plastic products, and agricultural machinery.[4] It is one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh,[5] with a presence in more than 145 countries. Pran-RFL Group is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and employs over 10,000 people worldwide. The group operates under several subsidiaries, including Pran Foods, RFL Plastics, Pran-RFL Healthcare, and many others.[6]
 Logo since 1981 | |
 Pran-RFL Centre in Badda | |
| Type | Public |
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| DSE: (PRAN) CSE: (RFL) | |
| Industry | Consumer goods |
| Founded | 1 January 1981; 42 years ago (1981-01-01) |
| Founder | Amjad Khan Chowdhury |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products | List
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| Revenue |  ৳4.69 billion (US$50 million)(FY 2022)[1][2] |
| ৳359.72 million (US$3.8 million) (FY 2022)[1] | |
| ৳83 million (US$890,000) (FY 2022)[1] | |
| Total assets | ৳1.92 billion (US$20 million) (FY 2022)[1] |
| Total equity | ৳998.87 million (US$11 million) (FY 2022)[1] |
Number of employees | 10,757 (2022) |
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Pran Foods is the flagship company of the group, and it is known for its popular juice and snack products. RFL Plastics is one of the largest plastic manufacturers in South Asia, producing a wide range of household goods and industrial plastic products. Apart from its core businesses, the group also operates in real estate, media, and hospitality sectors. Pran-RFL Group has several joint ventures with international companies, such as PepsiCo, Danone, and Nestlé.
In recent years, the group has focused on expanding its business in the Middle East and Africa Region.[7] The company has also been involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including education, health, and environment.[8][9] The Pran-RFL Group has won numerous awards and recognition for its contributions to the economy of Bangladesh.[10][11] The company is one of the top employers in the country.[12][13][14]