Shanta began its journey in 1988 in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector and quickly emerged as a pioneer in RMG exports by establishing leading manufacturing units such as Shanta Garments Ltd., Shanta Industries Ltd., Shanta Washworks Ltd., GDS Chemicals Ltd., and Shanta Denims Ltd. The group has earned a strong reputation as a trusted vendor for several globally renowned apparel brands in the USA and Europe.
Beyond garments, Shanta is a key founding member and majority stakeholder of STS Group, the promoter of world-class institutions including Evercare Hospital Dhaka (formerly Apollo Hospital) and Evercare Hospital Chattogram, International School Dhaka (ISD), Glenrich International School, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), and Delhi Public School, Dhaka.