Grasshopper Building Materials Ltd. (GBML), one of Bangladesh’s leading manufacturers of pavement tiles and environmentally friendly concrete blocks, has officially inaugurated its second manufacturing plant in Bhatiary, Chattogram.
The new facility marks a major milestone for GBML as it becomes Chattogram’s largest pavement tile manufacturer and the city’s only producer of fair-face concrete blocks. Equipped with modern machineries, the plant has a production capacity of 1,000 sq. ft. of premium-quality pavement tiles per hour and 16,000 solid blocks per day.
All GBML products are BUET-tested for strength and durability and are trusted by leading architects for their premium finish and aesthetic appeal.
Grasshopper Group Managing Director, M. Mahmudur Rashid, stated:
“We have been receiving strong demand from Chattogram, but supplying from our Savar plant was costly and challenging. By investing in this new facility, we aim to serve the local market more efficiently and effectively. InShaAllah, our vision is to establish plants nationwide to ensure wider accessibility to our sustainable building materials.”
Beyond ensuring supply, the Chattogram plant is transforming the local construction industry by setting new quality benchmarks. It is also generating significant local employment opportunities, including for women, and supporting regional vendors to grow their businesses.
Grasshopper Group Chairman, Md. Tanjir Omor Faruq, emphasized the company’s sustainability goals:
“We are directly contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our mission is to replace traditional building materials with eco-friendly alternatives. Within our factories, we also focus on environmental responsibility through initiatives such as plantation programs, renewable energy adoption, and rainwater harvesting.”
GBML Director and Head of Research & Development, Architect Dr. M. Masud Ur Rashid, added:
“We are continuously innovating with new ideas and technologies. Our objective is to create building materials that are lighter, stronger, and more precisely finished while being environmentally sustainable. With the Chattogram plant, we are committed to delivering world-class, eco-friendly solutions to the local market through innovation and R&D.”
At GBML, innovation and excellence drive every step of operations. The company consistently invests in research and development to deliver sustainable, high-performance products that provide lasting value to customers. With a strong focus on sustainability and resilience, GBML is dedicated to shaping a greener, more innovative future for Bangladesh’s construction industry.
