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This ethical brand began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty.
Overview
Location
Bangladesh, Dhaka
Employees
1001-5000
Founded date
1978
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Oct 28, 2018 | Aarong Turns 40: A Brief History Of Aarong | Aarong is BRAC’s flagship social enterprise, and Bangladesh’s most popular lifestyle retail brand. The word Aarong means ‘village fair’ in Bangla. It consists of 22 outlets (21 physical and one online store) and sells handcrafted products m... |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Aarong, BRAC's Social Enterprises, and Life: An Interview With Tamara Hasan Abed, Senior Director, BRAC | “When I was 7 years old, my mother died while giving birth to my younger brother. Although I was too young to comprehend the magnitude of my loss, it changed my life forever in many ways,” says Tamara Hasan Abed. She continues, “I became ve... |
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FAQ about Aarong
When was Aarong founded?
Aarong was founded in 1978.
What has the press written about Aarong?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Aarong, among them “Aarong Turns 40: A Brief History Of Aarong” (Oct 28, 2018) and “Aarong, BRAC's Social Enterprises, and Life: An Interview With Tamara Hasan Abed, Senior Director, BRAC” (Jan 17, 2018).
Is Aarong still active?
Yes, Aarong is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 3, 2026.