NIRAPAD Oil, a proud concern of NIRAPAD Group, is a pioneering force in Bangladesh’s edible oil industry. Established in 2010, it became the country’s first factory dedicated to producing rice bran oil on an industrial scale.

The state-of-the-art production facility, built across seven acres in Badarganj, Rangpur, operates with a daily refining capacity of 200 metric tons. Developed with financial backing from Japan Investment Partnership Limited, the factory is equipped with modern refinery and boiler machinery sourced from China. Today, nearly 90% of production is exported, primarily to European markets such as Germany, where rice bran oil is prized as a premium edible oil.

Product & Process

Rice bran oil is extracted from the bran layer of rice—a valuable by-product of rice milling. Using pressing or solvent extraction, the oil is refined to strict food-grade standards, resulting in a light, nutritious, and versatile edible oil.

Key Nutritional Highlights of NIRAPAD Rice Bran Oil:

• 80%+ unsaturated fatty acids – promotes heart health

• Linoleic & palmitic acids – supports balanced nutrition

• Oryzanol & sterols – scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol

• Vitamin E – a natural antioxidant that strengthens immunity and overall well-being

Applications

Once known mainly for industrial uses—soap, hard oils, feed, glycerol, resins—rice bran oil has now gained global recognition as a premium edible oil. With improved extraction technology and greater health awareness, its applications are broader than ever:

• Everyday cooking oil

• Blended edible oils

• Deep-frying oil

• Food ingredient across multiple industries

Market Significance

On a global scale, rice bran oil is valued for its unique health profile and versatility. In Bangladesh, the rise of producers like NIRAPAD Oil has reduced reliance on imported edible oils and positioned the country as a competitive player in the international market.

Food-grade rice bran—comprising about 80% of total bran volume—retains over 90% of the grain’s nutrition, making it one of the most sustainable and nutrient-rich edible oils available today.