UDDIPAN creates market access for SMEs of Tower Hamlets
FE DESK | Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Tower Hamlets in London, UK, will collaborate closely with the development organisation UDDIPAN and UDDIPAN Renewable Energy Limited (UREL) in various sectors, including technology, manufacturing and hospitality.
Additionally, representatives from Bangladesh and the UK will form business partnerships in the IT and ready-made garments (RMG) industries, says a press release.
In a recent bilateral meeting, local government officials and business leaders from Tower Hamlets designated UDDIPAN and UREL as the authorised manufacturer and producer for their existing importers and traders in Bangladesh.
UDDIPAN/UREL has held several meetings with the UK parliament, London's IT hub 'Level39', and the local government of Tower Hamlets.
These meetings were attended by prominent individuals such as Sam Tarry, MP, House of Commons, London, England; Councillor Abdul Mannan, Chairman, Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee; Nazir Alam, Chairman of UDDIPAN Renewable Energy Ltd; Dr. Mihir Kanti Majumder, Chairman of UDDIPAN; Md Nazrul Islam Khan, Board Member of UDDIPAN; Md Mahbubur Rahman, Board Member of UDDIPAN; Councillor Mohammed Maium Miah Talukdar, Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Lifelong Learning; Councillor Saeid Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living; and Councillor Abu Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills & Growth.
Stakeholders expressed the hope that the new partnership between UDDIPAN/UREL and UK political figures, lawmakers and businesspeople would result in substantial investments in Bangladesh and the creation of numerous employment opportunities.
The UK delegation has expressed interest in contributing to the growth of Bangladesh's IT sector, particularly in cybersecurity, and its RMG sector.
Established in 1984, UDDIPAN has been actively engaged in providing healthcare services at all levels of society, supplying clean water, facilitating sanitation facilities, introducing micro-credit, fostering skilled human resources, and promoting social justice.