British High Commissioner visits PRAN-RFL factories in Rajshahi, Natore

Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, visited PRAN-RFL Group’s factories in Rajshahi and Natore on Wednesday. During her visit, the High Commissioner visited Rajshahi Products Limited factory in Shyampur, Rajshahi, and PRAN Agro Limited in Natore.

Uzma Chowdhury, Director (Corporate Finance) at PRAN-RFL Group welcomed the British High Commissioner at the factories. She briefed Sarah Cooke on PRAN-RFL Group’s manufacturing operations, products, domestic market activities and export business in international markets, says a press release. 

At Rajshahi Jute Mill, which has been leased from the government and resumed operations under PRAN-RFL Group, the British High Commissioner visited the production facilities and observed the manufacturing processes of footwear, tents and umbrellas. 

Later, she visited PRAN Agro Limited in Natore, where she visited the production facilities for noodles, sauces, spices and other food products and observed the manufacturing processes. She also planted a tree on the factory premises during the visit.
 
During the visits, Sarah Cooke highly appreciated PRAN-RFL Group’s modern manufacturing facilities, production systems and diversified range of products. She also discussed the potential for expanding trade and investment between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.

Sarah Cooke said, “The UK and Bangladesh share a strong and growing trade and investment relationship. It is encouraging to see companies such as PRAN RFL expanding into international markets, including the UK. Bangladesh has strong manufacturing and agro-processing capabilities, with scope to diversify and grow exports.

The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) offers generous trade preferences and simpler Rules of Origin to help Bangladeshi businesses access the UK market, including after LDC graduation. The UK remains committed to strengthening trade and investment ties and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries.”