Imperial Chemical Industries, a British multinational established a Branch in the then East Pakistan which was converted into a company after liberation, named ICI Bangladesh Manufacturers Limited. In 1992 ICI divested its investment in Bangladesh to the Management, when its name was changed to Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Limited.
ACI Limited, being one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh with a multinational heritage operates across the country through its four diversified strategic business units. ‘Health Care Division’ is dedicated to improve the health of the people of Bangladesh through introduction of innovative and reliable Pharmaceuticals products.
‘Consumer Brands Division’ is adding value to the daily life of consumers through its Toiletries, Home Care, Hygiene, Electrical, Electronics, Mobile, Salt, Flour, Foods, Rice, Tea, Edible Oil, Paints and International Businesses. ‘Agribusinesses Division’ is the largest integrator in Bangladesh in Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Farm Mechanization, Infrastructure Development Services Motorcycle, Marine & Reverine technology and Avionics. ‘Retail Chain Division’ is the largest retail chain in Bangladesh operating through its SHWAPNO outlets including 136 newly opened outlets across the country by touching the lives of over 65,000 customers each day. ACI and its subsidiaries contributed Taka 16,732 million to the National Exchequer during FY 2022-2023 in the form of corporate tax, custom duty and value added tax.

Full Name	Advanced Chemical Industries Limited
Incorporation Date	24 January 1973
Registration No	C-3885
Company Type	Public Limited
Number of employees	11,267
Authorized capital	3,00,000,000
Issued and paid capital	762,056,260
No of Shares	76,205,626
Face Value	10
Year End	30 June