Standard Chartered Bangladesh and UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, jointly organized a roundtable discussion in Dhaka to explore opportunities to accelerate the Bangladesh–UK trade corridor and support Bangladesh’s export diversification agenda.

The event brought together senior representatives from Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the British High Commission in Dhaka, UKEF, and leaders from the pharmaceuticals, light engineering, agribusiness, seafood, and footwear industries. Participants shared insights on market opportunities, challenges, and the role of trade finance and export credit.

The discussion featured practical use cases for UKEF-backed financing, structuring export credit facilities, and aligning project pipelines with national development priorities, including infrastructure, sustainability, and industrial upgrading.

Enamul Huque, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, “Standard Chartered has been a partner in Bangladesh’s growth story for over 120 years. As the country advances towards its next phase of development, deepening trade and investment ties with strategic partners such as the United Kingdom will be critical. By working closely with UK Export Finance, we can help bring world-class UK expertise, technology, and capital to our clients in Bangladesh.”

The roundtable allowed UKEF representatives to engage directly with business leaders to identify areas where UK companies, expertise, and finance can support local growth.

Through its partnership with UKEF, Standard Chartered seeks to connect Bangladeshi corporates, financial institutions, and public-sector entities with UK suppliers and technology to help businesses modernize operations and enhance productivity in line with international standards.