Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited

Beximco, also known as Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited, is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Bangladesh. As a conglomerate, it conducts business across multiple sectors, although the specific product lines are not detailed in the available sources. The name reflects an export‑import orientation, suggesting involvement in international trade activities. The organization operates through a network of affiliated entities, as indicated by the 34 websites that were later targeted in a cyber incident. Its headquarters in Bangladesh places it within a rapidly developing South Asian market.

In December 2020, Beximco experienced a significant cyberattack claimed by the hacking group ALTDOS. The attackers asserted they had exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of data, including files, source code and databases from the 34 affiliated websites. Among the compromised information were employee attendance records containing personal details and thousands of email addresses from corporate domains. Notably, the attackers did not identify any sensitive corporate intellectual property or trade secrets in the stolen material. Beximco did not publicly respond to the attackers’ demands or follow‑up inquiries. The incident raised questions about the organization’s breach notification obligations under Bangladeshi regulations at the time. The event highlighted the digital footprint of the conglomerate and the potential risks associated with its numerous online assets.