Talk:DBL Group

Request for Article Update - COI Disclosure

Hello, I am the Head of Brand & Communication at DBL Group. I am requesting an update to the DBL Group article as the current information is significantly outdated (referencing data from 2013-2016). I have prepared a neutral, encyclopedic draft based on recent independent secondary sources (The Business Standard, Textile Today, etc.) to ensure the page accurately reflects the company's current scale and operations. I have formatted the request below using Wiki-markup for your convenience. I am not editing the page directly to comply with COI guidelines. I would appreciate a volunteer reviewer's help in updating the article. Thank you. Rahil Abubakar (talk) 11:21, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

I've updated the edit request template to the COI specific one. meamemg (talk) 13:48, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

Proposed edit

Overview

DBL Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1991 by Abdul Wahed, M. A. Jabbar, M. A. Rahim, and M. A. Quader, the group has grown into one of the largest exporters in Bangladesh, with an annual turnover of approximately US$1 billion. The group employs over 40,000 people across sectors including textiles, building materials, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.

Divisions

Textiles and Apparel

The group operates a vertically integrated textile supply chain.

• **Spinning and Knitting:** Its spinning division includes Matin Spinning Mills PLC and Jinnat Textiles Mills Ltd. The group has a daily knitting capacity of 160 metric tons.
• **Garments:** The group produces approximately 600,000 garments daily and has expanded into intimate apparel through its Flamingo Fashions unit.
• **Sustainability:** DBL Group was a pioneer in Bangladesh for achieving Cradle to Cradle Certification. In 2024, it reported a reduction of 3,095 tons of CO2 in its cotton dyeing processes.

Diversified Businesses

• **Building Materials:** DBL Ceramics Limited was launched in 2017 to manufacture tiles.
• **Pharmaceuticals:** DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited operates a facility designed to comply with US-FDA and WHO GMP standards.
• **Retail:** Through DBL Lifestyles, the group is the authorized franchise partner in Bangladesh for global brands including Adidas, Nike, Levi's, and Puma.
• **Industrial Park:** The group is developing the DBL Industrial Park at the Shreehatta Economic Zone in Sylhet with a planned investment of $650 million.

Awards

• **HSBC Export Excellence Award:** Six-time winner (most recently in 2025).
• **National Export Trophy:** Gold award (2020-21).
• **Bangladesh Business Awards:** M.A. Jabbar was named Business Person of the Year in 2021 by DHL and The Daily Star.

Hi Rahil Abubakar. It's not clear from your request what changes you wish to have made: are you asking for this content to be merged into the article, or do you want to completely replace the article with this content? If the latter, I do have several concerns about that approach. For one, we do not remove content from articles simply because it describes events from several years ago. Information that is no longer accurate should be updated, but descriptions of past events that remain accurate do not necessarily have to be removed, especially if they are supported by reliable sources. In addition, some aspects of your proposed draft are promotional, such as the list of awards. For those reasons, I am declining this edit request. Thanks for your understanding. Altamel (talk) 06:19, 26 April 2026 (UTC)

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