PQS BELIEVE IN GOOD GOVERNANCE
Governance
How PQS Agro is owned, led, audited and held to account, so that buyers, partners and regulators can rely on what we say and do.
1. Overview
PQS Agro is a Bangladesh-based agro-processing, trading and export enterprise, founded in 2018 and operating from Dhaka. It is a sole proprietorship led by a woman entrepreneur. Its activities cover sourcing, processing, packing, distribution, import and export of fresh produce, rice, spices and packaged food.
| Legal form | Sole proprietorship |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Office | 698/3A, Sipahibag, Khilgaon, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh |
| Employees | 53 |
| Premises | Owned: 2,500 sq ft in Dhaka, plus a 920 sq ft office |
| Business registrations | Enlisted exporter with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB); ERC No. 260326111197823; BIN 005243329-0202 |
2. Leadership and decision-making
As a sole proprietorship, PQS Agro has no board of directors or shareholders. The proprietor and Chief Executive Officer holds final responsibility for the business and its decisions. Day-to-day operations are led by the Chief Operating Officer, who is the first contact for buyers and partners.
Proprietor and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Sharmin Sultana
Chief Operating Officer
Islam Arif
3. Vision, mission and strategy
Mission: To deliver value-added agro products while supporting farmers, ensuring food safety, and expanding Bangladesh’s presence in global markets.
Strategic priorities
Grow exports
Expand export volume of processed agro-products.
Build the brand
Strengthen our branded retail presence.
Invest in infrastructure
Invest in processing and cold-chain infrastructure.
Strengthen finance
Improve working-capital efficiency through banking support.
4. Women-led enterprise
PQS Agro is led by a woman entrepreneur, and it is committed to women’s empowerment, financial independence and job creation for women.
Empowerment
Women lead this business as proprietor and CEO. Women hold key roles, including HR Manager and Account Manager, working with the CEO, COO and CFO and the marketing and procurement teams.
Independence
Women working with us earn regular income through stable employment.
Jobs for women
Packhouse: 3 to 10 daily-basis roles. Grading and quality: 5 to 8 roles, permanent and daily-basis. Office: 13 roles.
Women farmers
20 to 25 women farmers in our network are trained in GlobalGAP practices.
5. Financial transparency and assurance
PQS Agro’s accounts are audited each year by an independent firm of chartered accountants. The audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 were reported on 5 March 2026.
External auditor
T. Hussain & Co., Chartered Accountants, Dhaka (member firm of Clarkson Hyde Global Limited, UK)
Auditor’s opinion
The statements present fairly, in all material respects, except for the possible effects of a matter described in the auditor’s basis for opinion. The full report is available on request.
Audit framework
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
6. Compliance and certification
| Export registration | Enlisted exporter with the Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh |
| Halal | Halal certification completed |
| Phytosanitary | Phytosanitary certificate (Form IX) issued for each shipment by the Plant Quarantine Wing, Department of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of Agriculture. Valid for shipment within 24 hours of inspection. |
| Origin | Certificate of origin issued for each shipment where the destination requires it |
| Trade licence | TRAD/DSCC/060807/2020, issued by Dhaka South City Corporation (e-trade licence), renewed for 2026–2027 and valid until 30 June 2027. Business category: supplier, importer, exporter and re-packing. |
| Shipping terms | FOB Chattogram Port for spices, dry food, aromatic rice, frozen vegetables and fish. CPT Dhaka Airport for fresh fruits and vegetables (Incoterms 2020). |
Copies of registrations and certificates are available on request. We do not claim GlobalGAP certification.
7. Quality, food safety and traceability
Safe inputs
We work with growers to monitor harvesting and handling, and we aim to eliminate harmful chemicals and preservatives.
Farmer training
Farmers in our network are trained in GlobalGAP practices. This is training, not certification.
Traceability
Supplier and order records support traceability from farm to shipment where records are available.
Own cold storage
One owned commercial freezer is used to maintain cold-chain storage.
8. Policies
The policies below have been formally adopted by PQS Agro.
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy: adopted
- Whistleblowing and complaints procedure: adopted
- Data protection and privacy statement: adopted
- Employee and workplace policy: adopted and maintained
9. Governance contact
For questions about this page, audit reports, registrations or certificates, please contact:
| Contact | Islam Arif, Chief Operating Officer |
| Phone / WhatsApp | +880 1313-359303 |
| pqsagrobd@gmail.com | |
| Website | pqsagro.com |
| Office | 698/3A, Sipahibag, Khilgaon, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh |