A British delegation led by Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, the UK government's trade envoy to Bangladesh, recently visited the corporate headquarters of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a UK-based multinational and the country's largest fast-moving consumer goods company.

The visit underscored Unilever's forward-thinking sustainability agenda, encompassing climate resilience, plastic reduction, digital inclusion, and community empowerment.

With innovation at its core, Unilever continues to align its business practices with Bangladesh's national development priorities.

Following the visit, Winterton stated, "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."

The envoy was accompanied by Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, during the visit in Dhaka, according to a press release.

Cooke remarked, "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."

The delegation was welcomed 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.

Akhter said, "We are proud of our heritage, proud of our purpose, and proud to serve the people of Bangladesh. We thank our partners in the UK and the Government of Bangladesh for walking this journey with us. Our commitment is not only to business, but to the well-being and progress of this nation."

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 percent of which are now manufactured locally.

Since 1973, Bangladesh has held a 39.25 percent stake in UBL—a testament to the company's deep-rooted partnership in nation-building.