Khosru visits ‘One Tambon One Product’ project in Thailand

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury visited the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) project in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, on Thursday.

Organised by the country’s Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, at the Lotus Museum, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, the visit included a briefing on OTOP, an exchange with the Phornpiman Khlong 5 Handicraft Group and a demonstration of how local handicraft products are made, according to the Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok.

As Bangladesh works towards launching ‘One Village One Product,’ the visit provided an opportunity to learn first-hand from Thailand’s experience in promoting community enterprises, supporting local producers and expanding market access.

The minister was accompanied by Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Economic Relations Division Secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand Andalib Elias and other officials.