Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a leading UK-based multinational and the country's largest Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, welcomed Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, the UK Government's Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, and Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, to its corporate headquarters in Dhaka.
The delegation was received by senior leadership from Unilever Bangladesh, including Zinnia Huq, Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director; Syeda Durdana Kabir, Human Resources Director; Shamima Akhter, Director of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communications; and Rashedul Quayum, Legal Director and Company Secretary, says a statement.
At a ceremony held on the occasion of the visit, UBL's leadership presented the company's six-decade journey in Bangladesh, highlighting its presence in more than 9 out of 10 Bangladeshi households and its enduring commitment to sustainable growth in the country.
Unilever's journey in Bangladesh began in 1962 with a soap manufacturing facility in Kalurghat, Chattogram. Since then, it has grown into a trusted household name with 25 iconic brands, more than 96% of which are now manufactured locally. Since 1973, the Government of Bangladesh has held a 39.25% stake in UBL -- a testament to the company's deep-rooted partnership in nation-building.
Baroness Rosie Winterton said, "Unilever exemplifies what enduring trade partnerships look like. It is inspiring to see how a company with British origins has become such a vital part of Bangladesh's development story. Their legacy here goes far beyond commerce -- it is about shared prosperity and responsible business."
Sarah Cooke said, "Bangladesh's journey towards inclusive and green economic growth is commendable. British companies like Unilever, with long-standing ties and local commitments, are key partners in this transformation. Their investment in sustainability is exactly the kind of corporate leadership the world needs."
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