About BBLTFOA
BANGLADESH BOUGHT LEAF TEA FACTORY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (BBLTFOA)
Uniting Bought Leaf Tea Factory Owners Across Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Bought Leaf Tea Factory Owners Association (BBLTFOA) represents the factory owners who process tea grown by independent smallholders across the country. With 30+ registered member factories, BBLTFOA is the primary institutional voice of the country's bought leaf tea processing segment.
Across the tea gardens of Panchagarh and Thakurgaon, our member factories collectively process a significant share of Bangladesh's tea output — supporting over 1 lakh direct livelihoods and 1,200+ smallholder garden operators.
BBLTFOA engages with the Bangladesh Tea Board, Ministry of Commerce, labour authorities, and international trade bodies to advocate for fair leaf pricing, industry-friendly policies, and sustainable development.
Our Mission
Unite and advocate for factory owners while promoting excellence, fairness, and sustainability across the entire tea value chain.
Our Vision
A thriving, sustainable Bangladesh tea industry — recognised globally for quality, integrity, and the prosperity it brings to growers, workers, and factories alike.
Our Values
Integrity, collaboration, fairness, transparency, sustainability, and commitment to our members and communities.
Our Reach
30+ member factories across Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, and Chittagong — serving 1,200+ smallholder gardens.
Districts We Serve
Key Objectives
Represent and protect bought leaf tea factory owners across Bangladesh.
Work with the Bangladesh Tea Board, the Ministry of Commerce, and other government agencies.
Press for fair green leaf prices and reliable market access for members.
Encourage sustainable, environmentally responsible tea processing.
Provide welfare support and help resolve disputes between member factories.
Build ties and share knowledge with partners abroad.
Support member factories in adopting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Uphold labour laws and protect the people who work in the industry.
Key Milestones
BBLTFOA founded by pioneering factory owners in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar
Registered as a non-profit organisation; formally recognised by Bangladesh Tea Board
Launched structured smallholder garden partnership programme
Membership expanded — 80+ factories across Sylhet and Chittagong regions
Panchagarh and Thakurgaon region factories admitted; geographic coverage broadened
Recognised as the national voice of the bought leaf tea segment
Launched digital circulars and notice board for members
1,200+ smallholder gardens partnered with member factories across the north