BRAC Enterprises opens Greenpak factory in Gazipur

BRAC Enterprises has inaugurated its Greenpak factory in Tongi Industrial Area of Gazipur to produce biodegradable packaging as part of its efforts to promote sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic.

The factory was formally inaugurated today, 7 July 2026, by Tamara Hasan Abed, Managing Director of BRAC Enterprises.

The facility has the capacity to produce 300–350 tonnes of biodegradable packaging annually. The products manufactured at the factory naturally decompose within six months, according to BRAC Enterprises.

Speaking at the inauguration, Tamara Hasan Abed said, "At BRAC Enterprises, we believe business is not only a driver of economic growth but also a powerful force for positive social and environmental change. Greenpak is a tangible reflection of that commitment. Through environmentally friendly and biodegradable packaging solutions, we aim to reduce plastic pollution and contribute to building a more sustainable future."

"Greenpak is more than a manufacturing facility; it is a symbol of BRAC's long-term commitment to innovation, responsible business and environmental stewardship. We believe this initiative will play an important role in reducing plastic pollution and building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Bangladesh," she said.

Sabbir Ahmed, Chief Financial Officer of BRAC, and Mohammad Anisur Rahman, Senior Director of BRAC Enterprises, were also present at the inauguration.

The factory is currently producing 12–15 tonnes of environmentally friendly packaging a month. Once operating at full capacity, the facility will be able to produce 300–350 tonnes annually, replacing an equivalent volume of conventional plastic packaging each year, BRAC Enterprises said.

The event also highlighted the global challenge of plastic pollution. More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide each year, with around 40% used for packaging, according to the press release.

While conventional plastic can take 200–500 years to decompose, Greenpak's biodegradable products naturally break down within six months, making them a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging, the organisation said.