Founded in 1894, Bata is the world’s leading shoemaker by volume, designing stylish and comfortable footwear at surprisingly affordable prices. Today, the Bata Shoe Organization is a sprawling geo-centric company encompassing operations in more than 75+ countries around the world. It serves over 150 million customers per year, employs more than 32,000 people, operates more than 5,300 retail outlets, manages a retail presence in over 70+ countries, and runs 21 manufacturing sites. In Bangladesh, Bata runs over 230+ retail outlets with a presence in over 63 cities and around 25+ distributors in its non-retail sector. Bata Bangladesh operates 2 manufacturing facilities – one in Tongi and the other in Dhamrai. Being a leading manufacturer and retailer, Bata holds the largest market share in the footwear sector of Bangladesh.