2. beginning
The first ceramic plant was established
in 1958.
Owned by Tajma Ceramic Industries.
It was a small manufacturing plant for
porcelain tableware.
Bengal Fine Ceramics Ltd, the first
Bangladeshi stoneware manufacturer,
began its operations in 1986.
3. Recent scenario
Currently, there are more than 60 ceramic
manufacturers in the country.
Another 20 will hit the market by June
2018.
Currently, more than 500,000 people are
engaged in the local ceramics industry.
7. Contribution to global
market
According to BCMEA, the industry earns
more than USD 42 million through
export.
Tableware is exported to more than 50
countries including the US, Canada,
European Union, Australia.
Tiles to India, Nepal and Bhutan;
Sanitary ware to the Middle East,
especially to the UAE. Tableware accounts
8.
9. Leading company
Monno Ceramics - 1985
Shahin Pukur - 1997
Standard Ceramic Industries Ltd. - 1984
FARR Ceramics Ltd.
China-Bangla Ceramic Industries Ltd.
People Ceramics
Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry Limited
Mir Ceramic Limited