Power
Power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
Dhaka · Bangladesh
OUR DIVISIONChartered Consultants International (CCI)
Your trusted bridge into Bangladesh's development sector
Business development, local representation and procurement support for international partners in Bangladesh's railway, telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.
OUR DIVISIONChartered Consultants International (CCI)
AUTHORIZED AGENT OF IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD, INDIA
Since 1978Roots through CCI
BDT 250MPaid-up capital
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Roots in telecom
Began as MultiComm Trading Co. Ltd.
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Overseas firms
Represented by CCI over the years
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Countries
Across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa
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Selected projects
Supported as local agent, from telecom to railways
About us
DFN Associates Ltd
DFN Associates Ltd was formed by four partners with decades of business experience in Bangladesh and abroad, to supply products and services to the country's multi-sector development programme.
It works with foreign companies seeking long-term partnerships in Bangladesh. Its division, Chartered Consultants International (CCI), adds experience dating back to 1978.
Legal statusPrivate Limited Company (RJSC)
Paid-up capitalBDT 250 million
Head officeGulshan-1, Dhaka
BankerEXIM Bank Ltd, Gulshan Branch
1978ROOTS VIA CCI
What we do
Four focus sectors for the next two decades
Roads and railways
Infrastructure projects delivered with foreign partners committed to long-term cooperation.
Bulk supply
Supply of goods in bulk for large construction projects.
Technical services
Technical services and support to projects as required.
Further sectors will be added as opportunities arise.
Corporate structure
One group, clear roles
Tap each level to see how the group fits together.
PARENT COMPANYDFN ASSOCIATES LTD
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Private limited company headquartered in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, formed by four partners to supply products and services to Bangladesh's multi-sector development programme.
DIVISION · CONSULTANCY REPRESENTATIONChartered Consultants International (CCI)
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Established in 1986 with roots in 1978. Represents world-reputed multidisciplinary consulting firms and equipment makers in Bangladesh.
INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPALSIRCON International Ltd and manufacturers from six countries
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India, Denmark, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, China and Germany. See the companies we represent →
Leadership
The people who lead us
BC
Bita Chakma
CHAIRMAN- EXPERIENCE
- 10 years
- EXPERTISE
- Rubber industries
SR
S. A. Rahim
ADVISOR- EXPERIENCE
- 27 years
- EXPERTISE
- Consultancy
FC
Faraaz Karim Chowdhury
MANAGING DIRECTOR- EDUCATION
- King's College London
- The University of Manchester
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Shubir Kumar Nandy
DIRECTOR- EXPERIENCE
- 25 years
- EXPERTISE
- Export and import
International principals
Companies we represent
IRCON International Ltd
IndiaRailway and infrastructure construction
AUTHORIZED AGENTGeofabric manufacturers
Denmark · India · South KoreaGeofabric products for civil works
REPRESENTATIVERubber dam manufacturer
SwitzerlandRubber dams for water management
REPRESENTATIVETPS manufacturer
USATPS products
REPRESENTATIVEPower plant spare parts manufacturer
ChinaSpare parts for power plants
REPRESENTATIVEDEUTZ AG
GermanyEngines and power systems
AUTHORIZED AGENTIRCON International · Project gallery
Railway work on the ground
Projects executed by IRCON International Ltd. DFN Associates is IRCON's authorized agent in Bangladesh.
CCI division · Our story
A trusted bridge since 1978
Established in 1986 in the heart of Dhaka, CCI represents world-reputed multidisciplinary consulting firms and equipment makers, with business partners in Bangladesh and worldwide.
Our role
We help international firms identify, compete for and deliver development projects in Bangladesh.
Highly experienced in projects funded by ADB, the World Bank, UNDP and bilateral protocols, with regular contacts across ministries, departments and agencies that keep us informed of upcoming projects.
Core services
Three core services
Business development
Identifying consultancy and supply opportunities, and supporting partner firms through each procurement stage.
Tender and pre-qualification support
Short-listing, competitive international tendering and evaluation, bilateral business promotion and equipment supply orders, using local know-how.
Proposal support and logistics
Guidance on bidding procedures, proposal quality and compliance, plus local logistic support for firms working in Bangladesh.
Services are delivered in line with ADB, World Bank and Government of Bangladesh procurement guidelines.
Development partners
Experienced with major financiers
Experience with these financiers' procurement rules helps our partners prepare compliant, well-documented submissions. Badges show CCI projects per financier.
CCI division · Track record
37 selected projects as local agent
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By sector
By source of funding
* One project was co-funded by UNDP and ADB and is counted under both.
Landmark projects
Strengthening rail. Connecting the country.
RAILWAYSKhulna–Darsana double line with signalling
- Client
- Bangladesh Railway
- Funding
- Indian Line of Credit
- Scope
- Project management consultancy (PMC)
RAILWAYSParbatipur–Kaunia meter gauge to dual gauge conversion
- Client
- Bangladesh Railway
- Funding
- Indian Line of Credit
- Scope
- Project management consultancy (PMC)
TELECOMOptical fibre network for 290 Upazilas and 1,000 Unions
- Client
- Bangladesh Telecommunications Co. Ltd (BTCL)
- Funding
- Government of Bangladesh
- Scope
- Survey, design, supply, testing and commissioning
INFRASTRUCTUREElectronic Toll Collection System, Bangabandhu Bridge
- Client
- Bangladesh Bridge Authority
- Funding
- Government of Bangladesh
- Scope
- Electronic toll collection system
Current business
What DFN Associates is doing today
RECENTLY COMPLETED
Delivered
Completed by our principal, with DFN as authorized agent.
Khulna–Mongla rail line construction projectPrincipal: IRCON International Ltd
UNDER PREPARATION
In the pipeline
Projects at the preparation stage. Not yet contracted.
Bogura–Sirajganj track line construction projectPrincipal: IRCON International Ltd
Joydevpur–Ishwardi projectPrincipal: IRCON International Ltd
Overseas firms represented
A worldwide network
Firms represented by CCI over the years, from telecom pioneers to engineering consultancies.
Why DFN Associates
A reliable partner in Bangladesh
Decades of local know-how
Through CCI, roots in 1978 and continuous project involvement since 1986.
Proven with major financiers
ADB, World Bank, UNDP, OECF, CIDA, SIDA, Indian Line of Credit and bilateral protocols.
Connected across government
Established working relationships with ministries, departments and agencies.
End-to-end tender support
From EOI and pre-qualification to compliant proposals, joint ventures and logistics.
DFNASSOCIATES LTDDHAKA · BANGLADESH
OUR DIVISIONChartered Consultants International (CCI)
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Let's work together
Looking for a trusted local partner for railway, telecom, power or infrastructure projects in Bangladesh? Send us an enquiry and our Gulshan-1 team will get back to you.