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Our ponds · Manpura, Bhola
Agribusiness investment opportunity · Bangladesh

Invest in sustainable aquaculture where the Meghna meets the sea.

Meghara Agro Estate runs 18 fish and prawn ponds on a 350-acre estate in Bhola, with a freehold processing site near Dhaka. Less than an eighth of the estate is developed, so there is a lot of room to grow. We are looking for foreign investors and joint-venture partners to help build it out.

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350 acLeased estate, Bhola
18Operating ponds
3.74 acFreehold land, Savar–Dhaka
2021Operating since
Operating business, already producing
Freehold land, no mortgage or charge
Room to expand across 300+ acres
Due-diligence pack available under NDA
The investment case

A working fish farm with room for ten times more.

This is not a plan on paper. Our ponds are stocked, our team works on site every day, and the land to grow is already secured.

Meghara Agro Estate is an integrated aquaculture and agribusiness company in Manpura, Bhola District. The estate sits in the freshwater-rich Meghna estuary, one of the most productive fish-growing regions in South Asia. Today we raise carp, giant freshwater prawn (golda), Asian seabass (koral) and our own fingerlings, with water buffalo grazing the estate's natural pasture.

About 40 of our 350 leased acres are developed so far. Our second site, 3.74 acres of elevated freehold land in Ashulia, Savar, gives us a base next to Dhaka's market of more than 20 million people. We plan to build processing, cold storage and distribution there. Capital from investors would go into new pond area, processing and cold-chain capacity, rather than into buying land.

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Meghara fish ponds and on-site buildings along the forest edge in Manpura, Bhola
~310 ac of leased land still to develop. That is our expansion runway.
Why invest in Bangladesh aquaculture

A large, growing market for fish protein.

Bangladesh's blue economy is a growing destination for foreign direct investment in agriculture. Demand is strong at home, production costs are competitive, and the policy framework welcomes overseas capital.

Top tier

Global aquaculture producer

FAO consistently ranks Bangladesh among the world's leading inland aquaculture nations.

~60%

Of animal protein from fish

Fish is the country's main animal protein, so domestic demand is large and steady.

170M+

Domestic consumers

A large, urbanising population with rising incomes and growing demand for safe, traceable food.

Open

FDI framework

Foreign ownership is permitted in agriculture and aquaculture, with investment registered through BIDA and repatriation of profits allowed under Bangladeshi law.

Sources: FAO, Department of Fisheries (Bangladesh), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). Figures are approximate. Investors should confirm current regulations with their own advisers.

What we produce today

Fish, prawn and buffalo on one estate.

We run 18 ponds covering 33.76 acres of water: 14 grow-out ponds and 4 nursery ponds. More than 9 km of embankment surround them.

Grow-out ponds at Meghara Agro Estate
Core line

Carp polyculture

Rui, katla, mrigel and silver carp grown together in mixed stocking. This high-volume line supplies Bangladesh's largest fish market.

Premium line

Giant freshwater prawn

Golda (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) raised in dedicated ponds. It is a high-value species with strong domestic and export demand.

Premium line

Asian seabass (koral)

Barramundi raised in dedicated ponds for the restaurant and premium retail market.

Seed supply

Fingerling nursery

Four nursery ponds raise renu and pona (fry and fingerlings) for our own stocking, which cuts seed costs and improves stock quality. We also sell surplus seed to local farmers.

Water buffalo grazing on the Meghara estate
Livestock

Water buffalo

A buffalo herd grazes the estate's open pasture. It is a low-cost livestock line that also improves the land.

Where investment goes

Five projects, each building on what already works.

Together they make up an expansion programme of about BDT 160 crore across our Bhola and Savar sites. Each project can be financed and phased on its own, and partners can join the whole programme or a single project.

Flagship · Savar, Dhaka

Processing, cold chain & distribution hub

We will build processing, cold storage and a distribution centre on our 3.74-acre freehold land in Ashulia, Savar, about 30 km from central Dhaka. It will connect estate production directly to the capital's wholesale, retail and hotel buyers, and it will also house the group's corporate office and IT division.

  • Land fully owned, no mortgage or charge
  • Elevated site near the Dhaka–Aricha highway corridor
  • Turns farm-gate sales into branded, higher-margin products
Tidal creek and farm building on the Meghara estate
Expanding · Bhola

Pond expansion & intensification

We will develop more of the 350-acre estate and add aeration, better feeding and water-quality monitoring to the ponds we already run. This is the fastest way to grow output per acre.

  • About 310 acres of leased land still to develop
  • Aeration, feed and monitoring for existing ponds
  • Bigger nursery capacity for seed self-sufficiency
Planned · Bhola

Small-fish processing & fishmeal

We plan to turn low-cost small fish from nearby char areas into fishmeal, fish powder and hygienically dried fish. This would lower our own feed costs and create a new product line to sell.

  • Local raw material, available all year
  • Cuts feed costs, the largest cost in aquaculture
  • Surplus feed sold to regional farmers
Planned · Bhola

Embankment horticulture

We plan to plant the 9+ km of pond embankments with papaya, coconut, betel nut and high-value vegetables. This would earn extra income from land we already use.

  • Uses existing land, so no new land cost
  • Crops chosen to tolerate local salinity
  • Adds a seasonal cash-flow line
Under evaluation

Land-based RAS aquaculture

We are in early talks with an international technology supplier about recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). These high-density, biosecure systems are well suited to premium species and to a technology partner.

  • Open to technology and equipment partners
  • Suits premium species with year-round output

Equity investment

Minority or significant equity stake in Meghara Agro Estate Ltd.

Project joint venture

Co-invest in a single project, such as the Savar hub or the fishmeal plant.

Technology partnership

RAS, aeration, feed or cold-chain technology in return for equity or supply terms.

Offtake & trade

Long-term supply agreements for buyers, distributors and exporters.

Netted pond embankment at Meghara Agro Estate under monsoon skies
Two sites, one supply chain

Production in the estuary, market access near Dhaka.

Manpura lies in the Meghna estuary in Bhola District, Bangladesh's largest island district. Its fresh tidal water and alluvial soils are well suited to pond aquaculture. Being on an island also keeps the farm apart from the disease pressure of densely farmed mainland areas.

Our Savar site, 3.74 acres of elevated land at Pathalia Mouza in Ashulia, links that production to the Dhaka market.

Production estateHazirhat, Manpura, Bhola
Tenure350 acres · 15-year lease
Water area33.76 acres across 18 ponds
Embankments9+ km
Hub siteAshulia, Savar, Dhaka
Hub tenure3.74 acres · freehold
Water buffalo on the Meghara estate, Bhola
A message from the founder
"We are building a farm here that investors anywhere in the world can trust: productive, transparent and good for the communities around it."

I spent the first part of my career building technology businesses in Bangladesh, including NetGenius IT Center and News Today. In 2021 I put that experience into agriculture, where I saw the biggest gap between potential and practice. Manpura gave us the land and the water. Our team turned it into a working farm.

Our next stage needs partners who bring capital, technology or market access. In return we offer a secured land base, a team on the ground and full transparency. Every investor who asks can visit the ponds and see the documents.

Md. Maksud Founder & Managing Director
ESG & impact

Built for impact investors as well as returns.

Investing in a coastal region like Manpura creates jobs, food security and climate resilience. We plan each project to measure those outcomes.

Environmental

Circular by design

Buffalo manure fertilises the ponds and pond silt feeds the embankment crops. Our planned fishmeal line would turn local bycatch into feed, so less goes to waste and we rely less on imported inputs.

Social

Rural jobs & local farmers

We employ local people in an under-served coastal upazila. Our nursery and planned feed production are meant to supply neighbouring smallholder fish farmers too.

Governance

Transparent & documented

We are an incorporated limited company with clear land title for the Savar site, a documented lease for the Bhola estate, and a due-diligence pack for qualified investors.

How to invest

From first call to term sheet, step by step.

Investors outside Bangladesh can complete most of this process remotely.

Introductory call

A 30-minute video call about your goals, ticket size and preferred structure.

NDA & investor deck

After signing an NDA you receive the full deck, financials and project plans.

Site visit

Visit Manpura and Savar in person. We arrange travel from Dhaka and accompany you.

Due diligence

Land documents, licences, accounts and operations, reviewed by you or your advisers.

Term sheet

Agree the structure and register the investment through BIDA.

Investor FAQ

Questions foreign investors usually ask.

Can a foreign investor own shares in a Bangladeshi agribusiness?
Yes. Bangladesh permits foreign ownership in agriculture and aquaculture. Foreign investment is registered with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), and the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act allows profits and capital to be repatriated. We work with your legal advisers on the structure, and we recommend independent advice on current rules.
What stage is the business at?
We have been operating since 2021. Today we run 18 stocked ponds (33.76 acres of water) on a 350-acre leased estate in Manpura, Bhola. Our lines are carp polyculture, giant freshwater prawn, Asian seabass, a fingerling nursery and a buffalo herd. We also own 3.74 acres of freehold land in Savar, near Dhaka, for our processing and distribution hub.
How much capital are you raising, and for what?
The full expansion programme is about BDT 160 crore across five projects: the Savar processing and cold-chain hub, pond expansion in Bhola, small-fish processing and fishmeal, embankment horticulture, and a possible RAS unit. Partners can join the whole programme or a single project. Detailed budgets and projections are in the investor deck, shared under NDA.
What investment structures are available?
Equity in Meghara Agro Estate Ltd., project-level joint ventures, technology partnerships, and long-term offtake or trade agreements. The right structure depends on your mandate, ticket size and time horizon. We discuss this on the first call.
What are the main risks, and how are they managed?
Coastal aquaculture faces weather, flood and disease risk. We manage this through raised embankments, perimeter netting and CCTV, our own nursery for seed quality, and several product lines so that no single species carries the whole business. Being on an island also limits disease pressure from neighbouring farms. We discuss the full risk register openly during due diligence.
Can I visit the farm?
Yes, and we encourage it. Please give us about a week's notice. Manpura is reached from Dhaka by river launch, or by road and boat through Bhola, and we arrange transport and accompany visiting investors. The Savar site is a short drive from central Dhaka.
What due-diligence documents are available?
After you sign an NDA: company incorporation documents, land title for the Savar site, the Bhola lease agreement, licences, financial statements, pond and stocking records, and the full business plan with projections.
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Help build Bangladesh's next aquaculture leader.

If you are an investor, a family office, a development finance institution or a technology partner, we would like to hear from you.

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Production estateHazirhat, Manpura, Bhola, Bangladesh
Dhaka hub sitePathalia, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka

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Meghara Agro Estate Hazirhat, Manpura, Bhola, Bangladesh
Production estateHazirhat, Manpura, Bhola · 350 acres
Processing & distribution hubPathalia, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka · 3.74 acres