Kohinoor Chemical Company Limited (KCCL) started its business in 1956 and was engaged in manufacturing high quality cosmetics, toiletries, soap and glycerine for decades.After the independence of Bangladesh, KCCL became a fully government owned company under the direct control of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) up to May 05, 1988. It was transformed into a Public Limited Company under Companies Act 1913 and was named as Kohinoor Chemical Company (Bangladesh) Limited from May 05, 1988. The Government of the peoples Republic of Bangladesh has vested the company's 51% share of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation. Out of 49% balance shares 34% shares were soled to the public and rest 15% shares were reserved for sale among the officers, staff and workers. The shares of the company are the publicly traded in Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd.
