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BASF Bangladesh Limited is a subsidiary at BASF SE, Germany.

As per cent publication of FORTUNE GLOBAL 500, BASF maintains its 1st place in the global chemical market and 73rd largest company ranking in the world (based on 2007 sales figure). Every year US-based Fortune magazine ranks world's 500 largest companies covering all segments.

In another survey jointly conducted by the 'Hay Group' and Fortune Magazine, BASF stand 4th place in the 'World's 50 most admired companies" and was again voted one of the world's top 50 companies. This particular survey was done with 16,000 international managers and analysts from 26 countries.

BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN).