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Halal cosmetics customer base grows in Bangladesh
2025-05-15
Halal cosmetics gaining popularity among Muslim women in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, a majority Muslim country, people have become more brand-conscious and follow trends, especially in fashion and cosmetics.
According to a report on the State of the Global Islamic Economy, Bangladeshis spent25billion US dollars, making it the sixth largest buyer of cosmetics in the Muslim world.
One of the trends sweeping the Muslim world is “modest fashion” – a specific style of dressing that incorporates the latest tastes, styles and trends, but within the boundaries permitted by halal laws.
The most fashionable label for cosmetics is "Halal" cosmetics. Halal here means that the raw materials used in the production of the product are within the scope permitted by Halal laws.
Bithi HaqA university student, she said she wanted to follow the latest fashion trends without ignoring Islamic teachings. “I wanted to wear fashionable and decent clothes like my friends,” she said.18I started wearing a headscarf at the age of 18, and I think it looks good on me.”She said she uses halal cosmetics but unfortunately the market in Bangladesh is not ready for halal products for local consumers.
Another dignified fashionista,Tasnima Tarannum Karishma,existChittagong Agrabad Maa-O-ShishuA doctor at the hospital told the Dhaka Tribune, "Following the global trend of modesty and fashion, I use halal cosmetics.""I have been using imported halal cosmetics for three years. But with the Indonesian cosmetics companies'Wardah'I can now buy my makeup here."She added that she believed all halal products were free of animal fats and alcohol.
Teachers at Dongseo UniversityLaila ZamanShe says she strictly adheres to the concepts of halal and non-halal. "Most perfumes contain alcohol, but I had to use them," she says. "But times have changed, and now I can use halal perfume."
ThereToo"WardahShe said she usesWardahproducts because they are labeled as “Halal”.
President of Bangladesh Beauty AssociationBlack RubySpeaking to the Dhaka Tribune, he said people started using herbal products around five years ago. “The trend has changed and in the past two years, consumers have been buying halal products.”"Domestic demand for halal cosmetics is increasing. Halal products are not just for Muslims; others can use them as well," she said.RubiHe said that although Unilever produces some halal products, Bangladesh needs a company that only produces halal cosmetics.
WardahProvide more than300Halal products
In Bangladesh,Symon AnMi"yesWardahOfficial business partner of , an authentic halal cosmetics company.
WardahThe administrator said,Symon AnMiIt is a promising enterprise with multinational operations. It is the first company in Bangladesh to introduce halal cosmetics.
Symon Imran HyderyesSymon AnMiHe said they started their business six months ago with the motto of establishing a qualified halal cosmetics line consisting of the best brands.“We want people to be able to buy quality products at all times,” he said. “Bangladesh has some serious fashionistas who have started asking for halal cosmetics. We intend to meet their demands.”
The company now offers more than300products. Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh areWardahThe only official government partner.
WardahFounded in1985In 2016, it was one of the most popular cosmetics brands in Indonesia.GMPCertified and hasHASHalal guarantee system.
Consumers can nowGulshanPolice Plaza Shopping Centre andDhanmondi Plaza ARHalal products were found in both stores.