When IFAD Group, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent industrial conglomerates, approached Khan IT to establish their presence on Wikipedia, they faced a common challenge: how to build credible, lasting digital authority that would serve both local and international audiences.
This case study explores how we created comprehensive Wikipedia pages in both Bengali and English, helping IFAD Group secure their position as a recognized leader in Bangladesh’s industrial sector.
About the Client
IFAD Group is a diversified industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh with interests spanning manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, and various other sectors. Despite their significant market presence and decades of operation, they lacked a structured Wikipedia presence that could serve as a trusted reference point for stakeholders, journalists, media outlets, and potential partners.
The Challenge
Creating Wikipedia pages isn’t like writing promotional content or standard web copy. Wikipedia operates under strict guidelines that prioritize verifiability, neutrality, and notability. IFAD Group needed:
- Dual-language coverage – Both Bengali and English pages to reach domestic and international audiences
- Neutral, encyclopedic tone – Content that met Wikipedia’s strict editorial standards
- Verifiable information – Every claim backed by reliable, independent sources
- Long-term stability – Pages that wouldn’t be flagged or removed due to promotional language
- Comprehensive coverage – Detailed information about their history, operations, and business divisions
Many companies attempt to create their own Wikipedia pages, only to see them deleted within days due to notability concerns or promotional content. IFAD Group wanted to avoid this outcome.
Our Approach
Phase 1: Notability Assessment & Source Research
Before writing a single word, we conducted a thorough notability assessment. We researched and compiled reliable secondary sources including:
- Major news publications featuring IFAD Group
- Industry reports and business journals
- Government publications and official records
- Academic references and business case studies
This foundation ensured that every statement we made could be verified through independent sources.
Phase 2: Content Strategy & Structure
We developed a comprehensive outline that covered:
- Company history and founding
- Business divisions and subsidiaries
- Key leadership and corporate structure
- Notable projects and achievements
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives
The structure followed Wikipedia’s manual of style while ensuring the information flowed naturally for readers in both languages.
Phase 3: Bengali Wikipedia Page Creation
Creating the Bengali page required more than simple translation. We:
- Researched Bengali-language sources and references
- Used culturally appropriate terminology and context
- Ensured the content resonated with Bangladeshi readers
- Maintained Wikipedia’s formatting standards for Bengali content
- Created proper wikilinks to related Bengali Wikipedia articles
View the live Bengali page: ইফাদ গ্রুপ – বাংলা উইকিপিডিয়া
Phase 4: English Wikipedia Page Creation
The English page was crafted to meet international standards:
- Formal, encyclopedic tone appropriate for global readers
- Comprehensive sourcing from international and local English publications
- Proper categorization within Wikipedia’s business and Bangladesh categories
- Strategic internal linking to related Wikipedia articles
View the live English page: IFAD Group – English Wikipedia
Phase 5: Quality Assurance & Community Review
We submitted both pages through Wikipedia’s review process, ensuring:
- No promotional or advertising language
- All claims properly cited with reliable sources
- Proper formatting and wikimarkup
- Compliance with Wikipedia’s conflict of interest guidelines
- Appropriate categorization and cross-references
The Results
Both Wikipedia pages were successfully published and have remained stable since creation. Here’s what IFAD Group gained:
Immediate Benefits
Enhanced Digital Credibility – Wikipedia pages now appear in Google’s Knowledge Panel when users search for IFAD Group, providing instant credibility.
Multi-language Reach – Content serves both Bangladeshi audiences (Bengali) and international stakeholders (English).
SEO Authority – Wikipedia backlinks and knowledge panel presence strengthened IFAD Group’s overall digital footprint.
Media Reference Point – Journalists and researchers now have a reliable, neutral source for IFAD Group information.
Long-term Impact
Permanent Digital Asset – Unlike paid advertising or social media posts, Wikipedia pages remain indefinitely as long as the organization remains notable.
Trust Signal – The presence of well-maintained Wikipedia pages signals legitimacy and transparency to potential partners and customers.
Information Control – While Wikipedia must remain neutral, having accurate, well-sourced information prevents misinformation from filling the void.
Key Challenges We Overcame
Challenge 1: Source Availability
Not all information about IFAD Group was readily available in reliable, independent sources. We worked with the client to identify archived news articles and official publications that could serve as verifiable references.
Challenge 2: Maintaining Neutrality
The client naturally wanted to highlight their achievements and successes. We balanced this by presenting information factually, using neutral language, and ensuring every positive statement was backed by third-party sources.
Challenge 3: Bengali Language Technical Requirements
Creating Bengali Wikipedia content required specific technical knowledge, including proper Bengali Unicode formatting, culturally appropriate terminology, and understanding of Bengali Wikipedia’s community standards.
Challenge 4: Wikipedia’s Volunteer Review Process
Wikipedia pages are reviewed by volunteer editors who can be strict about promotional content. We ensured both pages met all guidelines on the first submission to avoid rejection or deletion.
Why Wikipedia Matters for Corporate Reputation
Many businesses underestimate the importance of Wikipedia presence. Here’s why it matters:
Google’s Knowledge Graph – Wikipedia is a primary source for Google’s Knowledge Panel, which appears prominently in search results.
Third-Party Validation – Unlike company websites, Wikipedia represents independent, verified information.
International Recognition – For companies expanding globally, a Wikipedia page signals legitimacy and notability.
Crisis Management – Having accurate information on Wikipedia helps control the narrative during reputational challenges.
Investor Confidence – Potential investors and partners often check Wikipedia as part of their due diligence.
What Makes Our Wikipedia Service Different
Creating successful Wikipedia pages requires more than writing skills. It demands:
- Deep understanding of Wikipedia’s policies – Including notability guidelines, reliable source requirements, and neutral point of view standards
- Research expertise – Finding and verifying sources that meet Wikipedia’s strict criteria
- Cultural and linguistic knowledge – Especially for dual-language projects like this one
- Technical proficiency – Wikipedia uses its own markup language and formatting conventions
- Community awareness – Understanding how Wikipedia’s volunteer editors think and what they look for
At Khan IT, we’ve successfully created and maintained Wikipedia pages for numerous organizations across different industries. We understand that Wikipedia isn’t advertising space — it’s an encyclopedia that must serve readers first.
Your Wikipedia Presence Matters
If your organization has significant market presence, media coverage, or historical importance but lacks a Wikipedia page, you’re missing a crucial piece of digital authority.
Whether you need a new Wikipedia page created, an existing page improved, or help maintaining your current presence, we can help.
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Ready to Build Your Wikipedia Presence?
Creating a Wikipedia page that meets all guidelines and remains stable requires expertise, research, and careful execution. We’ve successfully done this for IFAD Group and many other organizations.
Contact Khan IT today to discuss your Wikipedia project. Let’s build the digital credibility your organization deserves.
Disclaimer: This case study represents actual work completed by Khan IT. All information has been presented with client’s knowledge and permission. Wikipedia pages were created following all Wikipedia guidelines and policies.
