Akij Group
Akij Biri Factory Ltd.
Akij Biri Factory Limited
Akij Biri factory is one of the leading biri manufacturing companies in Bangladesh. It was established by late Sheikh Akij Uddin. Behind the Akij group establishment Akij Biri played a very important role. Sheikh Akij Uddin (owner of Akij Group) started the handmade biri business since 1948. Now Akij Biri has eight biri making factories in all over the country. The product is distributed under strong distribution system with a reasonable price. For that reason, the company has large number of satisfied loyal customers with strong brand image. This sector gave a real boost to the revenue of the conglomerate as well as making a substantial contribution to country’s economy.
History of the company
After 1947
After 1947 the founder, Akij uddin got married and started a business of small grocery shop. In that shop one of the daily products was the “Leaf Biri”. This product changed his life dramatically. The leaf biri was made by “Tendu Leaf” which was imported from India. During that time it had a huge demand in the countryside.
In 1950
Then he thought that if he made this biri by himself then it would be more profitable for him. Then in 1950 Akij and one of his friend’s father Nitai bidhuvushon started to produce handmade biri. In a few days it became so popular. After a while there was an accident happened in his shop. But after the accident he again started to produce the biri. Within in a few days the demand of biri reached from his village to Doulatpur industrial area.
In 1955
In 1955 he went to Navaran and started to live there. Beside his house he and his cousin established a factory. That time this biri became a brand name, which is Akij Biri. During the time the two major competitors were Ohab biri and Jalil biri. Akij Uddin sold his biri in low price than his competitors to increase the demand in the market. The daily demand stands to 25/30 thousands. The fame extended out to Jessore, Khulna,
Akij Biri Factory Limited
Akij Biri factory is one of the leading biri manufacturing companies in Bangladesh. It was established by late Sheikh Akij Uddin. Behind the Akij group establishment Akij Biri played a very important role. Sheikh Akij Uddin (owner of Akij Group) started the handmade biri business since 1948. Now Akij Biri has eight biri making factories in all over the country. The product is distributed under strong distribution system with a reasonable price. For that reason, the company has large number of satisfied loyal customers with strong brand image. This sector gave a real boost to the revenue of the conglomerate as well as making a substantial contribution to country’s economy.
History of the company
After 1947
After 1947 the founder, Akij uddin got married and started a business of small grocery shop. In that shop one of the daily products was the “Leaf Biri”. This product changed his life dramatically. The leaf biri was made by “Tendu Leaf” which was imported from India. During that time it had a huge demand in the countryside.
In 1950
Then he thought that if he made this biri by himself then it would be more profitable for him. Then in 1950 Akij and one of his friend’s father Nitai bidhuvushon started to produce handmade biri. In a few days it became so popular. After a while there was an accident happened in his shop. But after the accident he again started to produce the biri. Within in a few days the demand of biri reached from his village to Doulatpur industrial area.
In 1955
In 1955 he went to Navaran and started to live there. Beside his house he and his cousin established a factory. That time this biri became a brand name, which is Akij Biri. During the time the two major competitors were Ohab biri and Jalil biri. Akij Uddin sold his biri in low price than his competitors to increase the demand in the market. The daily demand stands to 25/30 thousands. The fame extended out to Jessore, Khulna,