Envoy Shafiqur Rahman Urges Stronger Global Footprint for Bangladeshi Brands

Walton Plaza holds 'Tushar Jatra' in Kathmandu; reaffirms expansion in Nepal via tech diplomacy

  • Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md. Shafiqur Rahman calls for economic diplomacy to expand Walton's global footprint
  • Walton Plaza hosts premier dealer conference 'Tushar Jatra' at The Soaltee hotel in Kathmandu
  • Walton MD S. M. Mahbubul Alam and Thapa Business Group leadership commit to deepening market penetration across Nepal

Walton Plaza holds 'Tushar Jatra' in Kathmandu; reaffirms expansion in Nepal via tech diplomacy
Sep 21, 2026 17:11

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Mahbubur Rahman has stressed on coordinated initiatives and effective economic diplomacy to strengthen the presence of leading Bangladeshi brands like Walton in the global market. Shafiqur Rahman. "Walton said in a press release on Monday, September 21, that he made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the" "Tushar Yatra" "of Walton Plaza held on September 19 at the five-star hotel" "The Swalty" "in Kathmandu, Nepal."

Ambassador Rahman stated that Walton has driven structural transformation in Bangladesh's domestic hi-tech engineering sector. "By manufacturing international-standard consumer electronics and technology hardware locally, Walton has substantially curtailed import dependencies and conserved vital foreign exchange reserves. Concurrently, its outbound export operations across multiple continents generate substantial foreign currency earnings. Competing with global technology giants on the international stage is a matter of profound national pride," the Ambassador remarked, assuring that Bangladeshi foreign missions will continually leverage economic diplomacy to support local conglomerates abroad.

Addressing the gathering, S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Managing Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC and Managing Partner of Walton Plaza, described Nepal as a high-priority export destination. "Walton is steadily transitioning from a domestic market leader into a competitive global electronics powerhouse. Anchored by proprietary research and development, automated manufacturing complexes, and stringent quality control, we aim to deliver premium technology to Nepali consumers at accessible price points, while deepening mutual trust with our on-ground distribution partners," Alam affirmed.

Director of Nepal’s Thapa Business Group, Pranimesh Thapa, expressed pride in their eight-year strategic distribution alliance with Walton, reaffirming their dedication to positioning the brand as a household name across Nepal through superior after-sales support and product availability.

The session also featured business guidelines from Walton Plaza Managing Director Md. Rayhan on modern retail management and agile sales ecosystems. The event was addressed by Thapa Business Group Chairman Pranil Thapa, Walton Hi-Tech Industries Deputy Managing Director Mofizur Rahman Jakir, and Walton Plaza Head of Sales MM Nazmul Hasan.

Moderated by Walton Hi-Tech Industries Senior Executive Director and prominent film actor Amin Khan, the evening featured visual screenings documenting the corporate Nepal tour, an interactive raffle draw, and traditional cultural performances.
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