Est. 1998 — Dhaka, Bangladesh

27 years of building Bangladesh's wealth.

From a 5-person boutique to a 250-strong financial powerhouse — ekta story trust, innovation, ar relentless client focus er.

“We do more than provide finance — we help turn enterprise ambitions into lasting, measurable impact.”

Dr. Karim Hossain

Dr. Karim Hossain

Founder & Chairman

27+
Years in business
250+
Team members
5,000+
Clients served
4
Office locations

Why we exist

Mission, vision, ar purpose — kono confusion nai.

Mission

Bangladesh-er prottek enterprise ar parivar ke financial freedom dewa — through trustworthy, transparent, ar tailored services.

Vision

By 2030, South Asia-r most trusted private financial partner hote — ekta ja boutique feel ar enterprise scale dui rakhe.

Purpose

Wealth shudhu number na — eta security, opportunity, ar legacy. Ami sheishab manush er pashe achi je eta build korte chay.

Our journey

From 1998 to today

1998

Founded in Dhaka

Started as a boutique leasing firm with 5 founding partners.

2005

First ৳100 Cr milestone

Crossed 100 crore in financed assets across SME segment.

2010

Corporate division launched

Expanded into enterprise leasing & advisory services.

2015

ISO certification

Achieved ISO 31000 & 27001 compliance for risk and security.

2020

Digital transformation

Launched online portal & paperless workflows for clients.

2025

27 years strong

5,000+ clients, ৳12,000 Cr managed, 250+ team members.

What we stand for

Six values that guide every decision.

Integrity

Every decision passes our ethics test, no exceptions.

Client-first

Your outcome is the only KPI that truly matters.

Innovation

Tradition meets modern tools — best of both worlds.

Partnership

We win together or we redesign the approach.

Excellence

Senior-led teams, global standards, local insight.

Stewardship

Building wealth that lasts generations, not quarters.

Meet the leadership

Senior partners who lead by example.

Dr. Karim Hossain

Dr. Karim Hossain

Founder & Chairman

35+ years in Bangladesh finance. Former Bangladesh Bank advisor.

Leadership TeamBoard Member
Life at Dhaka Leasing

A place senior talent stays.

Average tenure 8.5 years. Why? Boutique culture, enterprise opportunity — ar real ownership of outcomes.

  • Flat hierarchy, voice for everyone
  • 100% promotion-from-within for senior roles
  • Quarterly profit sharing for all employees
  • Education stipend & global certifications sponsored

8.5 yr

Avg. tenure

94%

Employee retention

40%

Women in leadership

4.8/5

Glassdoor rating

Our impact on Bangladesh

Profit with purpose — ekta belief amader founders theke ashche.

2,500+

Students sponsored

Annual scholarships for underprivileged students across Bangladesh.

৳45 Cr

Donated to relief

Flood, cyclone, ar pandemic response over the last 10 years.

850+

SMEs mentored

Free advisory hours for small businesses through our SME program.

Recognition

A few moments we're proud of.

2024

Best NBFI

Bangladesh Finance Awards

2023

Top Employer

Daily Star Workplace

2022

CSR Leader

CIMA Bangladesh

2021

Digital Pioneer

ICT Division

Common questions

Na, ami privately held — full ownership tinta founding families ar senior leadership er moddhe.