Excellence Across Multiple Industries
Marana Energy Services (MES) entered into operations in 1982 and was incorporated as a limited liability company in 1997. It has successfully completed a number of supply and turnkey contracts in the oil, gas and power sectors, and has recently invested significantly in the mining and minerals sector of Bangladesh.
CES has built up a wealth of professional experience and in-house technical skills, with staff including highly-qualified geologists, geoscientists, economists, and electrical, mechanical and civil engineers who have unrivalled experience of working in the petroleum and power sector.
Oil and Gas Sector: As one of the leading companies involved in the industry in Bangladesh, CES has earned the distinction of being the only private sector company to have undertaken petroleum geology and reservoir study on the acreage in exploration blocks of Bangladesh, in collaboration with Corelab / BAPEX / Petrobangla. CES takes pride in being associated with a number of prestigious projects in Bangladesh, including the development of the first oilfield in Bangladesh at Haripur and first offshore platform at Sangu built by KBR.
CES is active in providing EPC of gas-processing plants, gas pipeline construction, supply of drilling materials, drilling rigs, line pipes and oilfield seismic and drilling services. CES also provides consultancy, logistics and local mechanical, electrical and civil engineering support and services to the national oil companies (NOCs) and international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Bangladesh in both downstream and upstream activities.
CES is now poised to enter into oil, gas and coal exploration and development with international JV partners.
Power Sector: CES was the first Independent Captive Power Producer in the country. CES built a 10MW gas-engine power plant for the Scan Cement factory in Bangladesh, under a joint venture with the Rolls Royce Power Venture, UK. CES is involved in operation and management of power plants, substations, transmission lines and supply of power transformers, switchgear, conductor and major electrical equipment.
CES in partnership with Mahkota Technologies (formerly GEC Malaysia), is credited for building the first 230KV substation for PGCB. It is the first organisation in Bangladesh to attain the ISO 9001 Certification in respect of O & M of the Captive Power Plant.
Automation & Instrumentation: CES has been established as the leading process instrumentation company in Bangladesh. Marana Instrumentation serves gas fields, refineries, fertilizer plants, gas process plants, power plants, metering stations, and chemicals industries. These range from specific products such as valve, measurement, analytical and control equipment to complete integrated solutions for the industries.
Resources Sector: Marana has undertaken significant investment in mineral sands exploration and mining in Bangladesh. We have equity interest in Premier Minerals Ltd., Bangladesh, the operating arm of Premier Minerals Limited Singapore, an exploration and mining company with investments in Bangladesh and Australia. This industry will bring many benefits to Bangladesh. This venture includes import substitution, massive GDP growth, employment, new regional industries, significant flow of income to the government, and the creation of many new job skills. CES is also involved in the Maddhapara Hardrock Mining project in Bangladesh.
Health is the healthcare and life sciences arm focused on bringing world-class integrative medicine, diagnostics and preventive care within reach of patients in Bangladesh and the wider region.
Through joint ventures with leading Chinese medical institutions and universities, Health is building a centre of excellence for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and evidence-based integrative therapies, combining centuries-old clinical practice with modern diagnostics and treatment protocols.
Alongside its flagship TCM clinic and training programmes for Bangladeshi doctors and allied professionals, Health is developing structured medical tourism pathways, second-opinion services and remote consultation platforms that connect patients in Bangladesh with specialist care abroad.
With an emphasis on clinical quality, regulated practice and patient safety, Cosmos Health aims to position Bangladesh as a trusted hub for integrative healthcare, training and cross-border medical collaboration.
Marana Media is the media, content and data-driven strategy arm of Cosmos Group, focused on helping institutions, brands and public bodies understand narratives, measure impact and shape communication with precision and accountability.
It works across digital, print and broadcast ecosystems to map information flows, audience behavior and message performance, translating complex environments into clear strategic signals for decision-makers.
Through proprietary workflows, multilingual source coverage and structured reporting systems, Marana Media supports reputational strategy, public communication planning, crisis preparedness and long-term narrative positioning.
Its work enables clients to move from reactive communication to evidence-led strategy, aligning messaging with real audience response, policy context and market dynamics across Bangladesh and international markets.
Established in 1986, Marana Telecom (CT) (Pvt) Ltd. provides project-based support, procurement and construction support, as well as system integration to our partners. CT has an engineering team to provide support for satellite, microwave, and outside plant projects.
CT takes pride in providing a strong and experienced professional team. With our youthful zeal and wide range of experience, we are emerging as a major force in the telecom sector in Bangladesh. It is with the aforementioned, and support of our strong partners, we shall achieve our mission—Technology For Empowerment.
CT represents Sabena Aerospace Engineering S.A., Belgium which is leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. By 2020, Sabena Aerospace will be one of the most recognized independent aviation services provider in the EMEA countries for delivering unique and innovative solutions to both regular and complex needs.
CT is experienced in carrier relations for voice, data, mobile and fixed, satellite business. We also have Value Added Services through the state run telecom, BTCL, as well as private ILDs. CT partnered with Sicap, AG, a company providing various value added services and platforms to the mobile operators in Bangladesh.
CT has been the pioneer in accomplishing numerous projects in Bangladesh. A prime example was in 1989 with the help of Nokia, CT established the largest radio microwave communications project funded by Finnida; which remains the premier source of communication in the domestic circuit.
CT worked with Thales. Thales installed the radar and monitoring system of the Dhaka International Airport. CT completed the primary and secondary radar installation and upgraded the ATC at the international terminal.
Marana Technologies has a Master Agreement with Kymeta Corporation which is commercializing software-enabled metamaterials-based electronic beamforming antennas and terminals for satellite communications.
Kymeta's new mTenna suite of satellite antennas are ultra-thin and use a holographic approach to electronically acquire, steer and lock a beam to a satellite. The flat, lightweight and cost effective satellite tracking antennas are designed to work seamlessly for communication in high-volume markets where traditional satellite antennas are not currently practical or feasible, such as automotive, maritime, and aviation.
Kymeta Corporation was founded in August 2012 after spinning out of Intellectual Ventures. Kymeta announced commercial availability of its first products—the mTennau7 antenna subsystem module (ASM) and KyWay terminal—in March 2017, which are the first metamaterials-based products to be successfully commercialized.
Kymeta has also partnered with Intelsat, operator of the world's first Globalized Network, to offer KALO satellite services, which can be bundled with all Kymeta products. Kymeta has also raised almost $200 million in funding, the company's largest investors include Bill Gates, Liberty Global, Lux Capital, and Osage University Partners.
Marana Technologies has entered into multinational partnerships with Doshion, the Allahabad-based water management company and Veolia; the French pioneer in water supply and management services which provides cutting edge water solutions to the Bangladesh market.
Marana Technologies is also an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is currently establishing partnership and teaming with Syniverse Technologies, a global company that provides technology and business services for the telecommunications industry.
Marana Shipping and Logistics (CSL), the maritime arm of the Marana Group, was established in 1980. CSL aims at offering efficient agency services to foreign vessels calling at the Bangladesh ports. The company has become one of the country's largest handlers of cargo in terms of tonnage. We maintain offices at the port cities of Chittagong and Khulna/Mongla.
CSL offers clients services to ship operators/owners, charterers' agents/brokers, freight forwarders, and shipbreakers. Marana Shipping Lines (CSL) provides efficient transportation and freight management service to our customers—safely, on time, and within budget. We are committed to the continual improvement for the quality of our services.
CSL has enjoyed years of growth and substantial diversification; while consciously maintaining high standards of quality and service. Marana Shipping provides full service agency representation for its principals. CSL recognizes the importance of developing efficient global supply-chains as good transport logistics provide the competitive edge.
CSL's expertise in shipping enables expedition of all types of cargo—breakbulk, containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, steel and project cargo—from vessels to the inland consignees, CSL provides similar services on out-bound shipments through our partners overseas.
CSL is a leading logistical support and transportation company in Bangladesh and handles intricate jobs for clients. From transporting heavy and light equipment and materials throughout the country, Marana has found that organising the supply of incoming and outgoing goods can account for 10% of their costs.
Services include: Warehousing, Bulk Cargo Operations, Project Logistics, Engineering Equipment, Container Logistics Management, Stevedoring, International Freight Forwarding, Logistics Management Application, Surface Transportation, Cargo Terminals, Terminal Management, Container Rail Operations, Container Depots, Port Development, Support Services for Oil & Gas Industry, Support Services for Power Industry, Chartering Brokers, Crew Recruitment, Ship Management, Shipping Agency, Clearing & Forwarding, and Support Services for Dredging Operations.
Founded in 1988, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) is the first fully digitalised wire service in South Asia. The Associated Press (AP), the world's largest wire service, is UNB's principal partner. UNB has established a network of correspondents and reporters in all 64 districts of Bangladesh and in strategic locations around the world.
In concert with the central newsroom at Marana Centre, UNB journalists work round the clock to supply news, photographs and video content to its subscribers. With accurate reporting and journalistic integrity, UNB is recognised as the country's most dependable and credible source of news and information, serving some 20 million readers, listeners and viewers daily in Bangladesh and around the world.
Valuable news exchange partnerships with leading international agencies have extended UNB's reach, making it one of the most trustworthy news organisations in South Asia. We remain committed to a policy of quality, reliability, innovation and leadership.
CT supervised the development of the premier news management and delivery software for United News of Bangladesh (UNB), the largest aggregator of news and information in Bangladesh that falls under the media wing of the Marana Group.
The Dhaka Courier, the highest circulation English newsweekly in Bangladesh, has been in publication since 1984. It has a combined readership of over 200,000 in print and online at www.dhakacourier.com.bd.
Distributed to over 50 countries, the Courier is often quoted at home and abroad for its sharp focus on political, environmental and human rights issues. Our independent editorial and reporting policy enables Dhaka Courier to attract contributors from among the best-known names in South Asian journalism.
Dhaka Courier has remained at the forefront of Bangladeshi journalism for over three decades by reporting on various issues that affect the nation's fortunes, casting a piercing yet unbiased eye.
The rich and exuberant cultural heritage of Bangladesh is depicted vividly in our traditional jewelry. Pearls Paradise was established in 1959, and incorporated in 1980 as a Private Limited Company; hand crafting jewelry, pink pearls, precious and semi-precious stones.
One of Pearls Paradise's main product lines is setting pink pearls in gold ornaments. The pearls used are cultivated in the sweet waters of Bangladesh.
Pearls Paradise Jewelry is handmade by its own artisans, belonging to a traditional class of craftsmen. Pearls Paradise plans to export jewelry abroad and is entering a joint venture with Australian collaboration for pearl cultivation.
Pearls Paradise has the privilege of supplying jewelry to such distinguished personalities as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, Her Majesty Queen Fabiola of Belgium, the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan, Her Majesty Rani Aishwarya of Nepal, Her Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan and His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan.
Since its inception in 1981, Marana Marketing Consultants has grown rapidly. CMC made its entry into the international field with wide-ranging and diversified activities including promotion and marketing of products, supervisory, logistic and technical services regarding telecommunications, energy, roads and highways in association with multinationals.
In an effort to support environmental programme management, bulk commodity trading in industrial raw materials, chemicals, cement, coal and fertilizers, we are currently conducting market research and surveys, techno-economic and feasibility studies at both micro and macro levels.
The promotion of international joint ventures, investment in industries, businesses and services is our prime focus. CMC's activities span railways, seaports, roads, bridges, as well as other infrastructure projects.
Newdredgeco Bangladesh is involved in production, collection, and cleaning of dredge spoil and sand from Bangladesh's extensive network of rivers, chars, shoals, islands and authorized dredging paths throughout the land and Bay of Bengal.
NB trades in the dredge spoil and sand that will inevitably result from the upcoming dredging projects of the government aimed at improving the navigation throughout waterways.
Since 1982, Civic Engineering has been undertaking engineering, procurement, construction projects throughout the length and breadth of Bangladesh. In assurance for the country's security and surveillance infrastructure, Civic has focused its work in the energy sector, working in gas field development projects, downstream facilities building, terminal construction, LPG plant, and power plant construction.
In keeping with the Marana Group's overall business philosophy, the individuals who work at Civic have in-depth knowledge in the fields of civil and structural engineering. In order to achieve the highest quality and economy, Civic employs experts in their field and appoints advisers and consultants with vast experience to partner and endorse our mission.
With trained manpower, Civic has the machinery and equipment, as well as the sources from where it can procure any such facilities that are required to complete projects undertaken in an orderly and timely fashion.
Marana Printing and Publishing (CP&P) was established in 1985. CP&P is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for printing and publishing. We offer high-quality printing of books, periodicals, and technical journals.
With the possible eradication of rampant piracy of books occurring in Bangladesh, the company is exploring the possibility of entering into joint ventures with reputed international publishing houses for printing and publication of books; thus aiding the people of Bangladesh to buy world-class books at affordable prices.
Marana Printing and Publishing has published several notable books including "Boats - A Treasure of Bangladesh" (2014), "The Bangladesh Sundarbans" (2011), and "Ballads and Paintings" featuring the works of eminent artist Abdus Shakoor Shah.