We are proud to share that Mrs. Rohema Miah, Board Member of MÜSİAD UK, has been elected as the Director of International Trade Affairs at the UK Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI), following their recent Annual General Meeting.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Miah on this well-deserved appointment and wish her every success in this new leadership role.
We also convey our best wishes to:
- Mr. M G Moula Miah MBE, President
- And the newly elected UKBCCI leadership team
for a successful and impactful term ahead.
Strengthening Trilateral Trade Partnerships
During her speech at the AGM, Mrs. Miah highlighted the strategic importance of developing trilateral trade relations between the UK, Bangladesh, and Türkiye, in close cooperation with MÜSİAD UK.
She outlined potential collaborative sectors, including:
1. Manufacturing & Textiles
Turkish industrial machinery and Bangladeshi textile production forming integrated supply chains for UK and EU markets.
2. Energy & Infrastructure
Joint ventures combining Turkish construction capabilities and UK-backed green technology to support infrastructure projects in Bangladesh.
3. Digital & Services
A consortium of UK digital firms, Turkish fintech expertise, and Bangladeshi IT talent to drive innovation in emerging markets.
Trade Snapshot
- UK–Türkiye
▸ Bilateral trade reached $19.5 billion in 2023
▸ Türkiye is the 16th largest trading partner of the UK - UK–Bangladesh
▸ Bangladesh is the UK’s 3rd largest export destination
▸ In Q2 2024, UK imports from Bangladesh’s textile sector reached £2.1 billion
