Comilla factory nears completion as UAE perfume brand plans 400 jobs and 150 product variants
DHAKA, July 23, 2026 — Dubai-based fragrance manufacturer Oud Khaleeji is making a major investment in Bangladesh's fast-growing personal care industry by establishing a manufacturing facility in Cumilla, aiming to transform the country into a regional export hub for perfumes and fragrances targeting the United States, Gulf countries and African markets.
The company Bangladesh Country Manager Md. Masud told that they have already completed around 70 percent of construction work on its factory in Cumilla. Installation of production machinery is expected to begin soon, with commercial production likely to start in the final quarter of this year, he added.
The investment reflects growing confidence among international consumer goods manufacturers in Bangladesh's competitive manufacturing environment, skilled workforce and strategic geographic location.
The country manager informed that once operational, the factory will initially manufacture 150 perfume and fragrance variants for both domestic and international markets. The project is also expected to generate around 400 new direct jobs, contributing to employment and industrial development in the country.
Dubai Head Office Finance Manager Mahbubul Hasan said that under its production plan, Oud Khaleeji will import premium raw materials from international suppliers and manufacture finished perfume products in Bangladesh, leveraging the country's lower labour costs and improving manufacturing ecosystem.
Company officials said Bangladesh offers a cost-effective production base that can support the company's long-term expansion strategy while strengthening its global supply chain.
The locally manufactured products will not only meet rising domestic demand but will also be exported to key international markets, including the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and several African nations.
Industry observers believe the investment could further position Bangladesh as an emerging manufacturing destination for the global beauty and personal care industry, particularly as multinational brands seek to diversify production bases and reduce operating costs.
Oud Khaleeji already has a significant international footprint, exporting its products to 18 countries worldwide. The company currently sells approximately 30 million units every month across its global markets.
Bangladesh has also become an increasingly important market for the company. It currently sells around 5 million units (50 lakh units) every month in the country through its existing distribution network.
The establishment of local manufacturing is expected to improve supply efficiency, shorten delivery times, reduce production costs and enhance Bangladesh's export potential in the fragrance and cosmetics sector.
Industry analysts say the investment aligns with Bangladesh's broader ambition to attract higher-value manufacturing investments beyond the traditional ready-made garments sector. The move is also expected to encourage technology transfer, develop local skills and strengthen the country's position in the global beauty and personal care value chain.
With exports planned for major international markets and a diversified product portfolio, Oud Khaleeji's investment marks one of the notable foreign investments in Bangladesh's fragrance manufacturing sector and signals growing international confidence in the country's industrial and export capabilities.
