Bashundhara Group has become a 'master franchisee' of the world-famous 'Cafe Amazon' to bring the international eatery chain to Bangladesh.

In the presence of Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, an agreement was signed on Wednesday (31 July) in Bangkok by Bashundhara Group Director Ahmed Ibrahim Sobhan and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company (OR) Chief Executive Disathat Panyarachun on behalf of their respective sides.

As per the agreement, Bashundhara Group will expand ‘Café Amazon’ to more than 100 locations in Bangladesh. This collaboration highlights the popularity of the brand and Thai products, fostering sustainable growth of society and local economies.

Regarding the partnership, OR Group Chief Executive Disathat Panyarachun said that it represents a key step in expanding Café Amazon into Bangladesh, a market with strong economic growth and an emerging coffee culture.

“Leveraging OR’s expertise in the coffee business and Bashundhara Group’s extensive experience, particularly in food and beverage management, the collaboration aims to drive Café Amazon’s growth as well as stable and sustainable steps toward success,” he said.

Established almost two decades ago as part of Thailand's famous PTT Oil & Retail, 'Café Amazon' turned into a 'unique destination' for Bangkok travellers.

Bashundhara Group is one of the leading Bangladeshi conglomerates that trades more than one billion dollars in imports and exports. The conglomerate, better known for housing and energy ventures, has expanded its wings over different manufacturing units over the years.

Bashundhara Group operates Food Hall Restaurant, Cafe Leo coffee house and Traditional Sunflower Restaurant under hospitality initiatives.