Digital Equipment Ltd.
25 Years · 2001–Present

Our History

From a small technology startup in 2001 to one of Bangladesh’s leading ICT infrastructure providers — Digital Equipment Ltd.’s journey reflects the evolution of technology in Bangladesh.

Milestones

Timeline

Every era of DEL’s journey added a new capability — from first distributions in the 2000s to nationwide enterprise integration today. Walk the eras to see how the company grew.

2001

01 / 07

Foundation

Digital Equipment Ltd. was established under the Companies Act 1994 as a limited company. Founded with a vision to bring world-class IT infrastructure to Bangladeshi organisations, DEL began operations in Dhaka.

    01 · Office — Dhaka

    2002–2005

    02 / 07

    Early Growth

    DEL secured its first major brand partnerships and built initial relationships with corporate customers. Focus on server and computing products.

      1st · Authorised brand partnership

      2006–2010

      03 / 07

      Expansion

      The company expanded its product portfolio to include networking, storage, and security solutions. Geographic reach extended beyond Dhaka to major divisional cities.

        100+ · Customers by 2010

        2011–2015

        04 / 07

        Smart Group Integration

        DEL became part of the Smart Group ecosystem, gaining access to 100+ brands and a nationwide reseller network through Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd.

          100+ · Brands via Smart Group

          2016–2020

          05 / 07

          Diversification

          DEL diversified into cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, surveillance, and software solutions. Government sector engagement increased significantly.

            500+ · Projects completed

            2021–2025

            06 / 07

            Modernisation

            Investment in modern data centre solutions, hyper-converged infrastructure, and next-generation security. Digital transformation accelerated during this period.

              2,000+ · Customers served

              2026

              07 / 07

              Present

              DEL continues to grow as a comprehensive ICT infrastructure partner. Focus on digital transformation, government e-GP readiness, and nationwide service expansion.

              64 · Districts covered
                Growth in Numbers

                Twenty-five years, milestone by milestone

                The same journey measured in customers, partnerships and capacity — one row for every step change that shaped today’s DEL.

                2001FoundedCompany established
                200550+CustomersEarly growth phase
                2010100+CustomersPortfolio expansion
                2015Smart GroupGroup affiliation
                2018500+ProjectsProject milestone
                20212,000+CustomersCustomer milestone
                2023750+ProjectsLatest project count
                202625YearsSilver anniversary
                Gallery

                Moments from DEL’s journey since 2001 — our Agargaon headquarters today, alongside archive scenes from the early offices, partnerships and milestones. (Full photo archive ships with the documents library.)

                Jahir Smart Tower, the DEL headquarters building in Agargaon, Dhaka
                Jahir Smart Tower HQ — Agargaon, 2021
                Early DEL office workspace with desks and computers, 2001
                First office — Dhaka, 2001
                Business handshake marking DEL’s first brand partnership
                First brand partnership signing
                Technology trade-fair exhibition hall and booths
                First trade-fair showcase
                Warehouse shelving and distribution operation
                Warehouse & distribution expansion
                Server racks in a modern data centre corridor
                Data centre & HCI practice
                Network switch with patch cables in an equipment rack
                Nationwide network operations
                Silver anniversary celebration marking 25 years, 2001 to 2026
                Silver anniversary — 25 years, 2026