‘British curry industry biggest success story’
British prime minister David Cameron has expressed his hope that the forthcoming election in Bangladesh will pass off ‘properly and fairly’.
He made the remark while addressing a function on the 9th British Curry Awards 2013 at Battersea Evolution in London on November 25, according to a media release and Channel S report.
David Cameron highly appreciated the contribution of British curry industry, mostly owned by British Bangladeshis, to the British society and economy.
‘The British curry industry is one of the biggest success stories in any country ever,’ he said assuring of resolving the problems of the industry.
He promised to work together to help flourish the industry further saying, ‘Let me promise you this. We will work together…we will continue to help you to get the skills essentials for you. We will also work with you to train up the next generation of home-growing chefs.’
The British premier expressed his heartfelt gratitude and acknowledged UK curry industry as a shining example.
Among others, Rushanara Ali MP was present.
The British Curry Awards has been lauded as a national institution in its own right, with the prime minster fondly coining them the ‘Curry Oscars’.
The British Curry Awards was established by British entrepreneur and restaurateur, Enam Ali MBE, who founded the event in 2005.
Speaking at the event, Enam Ali said, ‘The British prime minister has a soft corner for the Curry industry. I briefed him about the problems the industry faces now. He assured us of finding solution.’
He further said, ‘This is the ninth year of the British Curry Awards and I am incredibly proud of just how far we have come in that time.’
Enam Ali said the British Curry Awards have become an institution. ‘I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the part you have played in helping to make the British Curry Awards the biggest and most spectacular event in the hospitality industry calendar.’
-With UNB/New Age input
