Bata is a leading footwear company founded in 1894 in the Czech Republic. It has since expanded globally and established operations in Bangladesh in 1962. Bata aims to provide good quality, affordable shoes through new designs while maintaining comfort. Its objectives include achieving 100% estimated sales in each category and maintaining a 700 shoe line portfolio. Bata targets the upper and middle classes in Bangladesh and promotes brand diversity among men, women, and children through festivals and store promotions.