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Wali Tasar Uddin
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| ওয়ালি তাসার উদ্দিন | |
Tasar Uddin in 2007
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| Born | 17 April 1952 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship | British |
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| Style | Bangladeshi/Indian cuisine |
| Spouse(s) | Syeda Uddin (married 1975–present) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Foysol Choudhury (nephew) |
Wali Tasar Uddin, also known as Tasar Uddin, was born on April 17, 1952. He is a British businessman, restaurant owner, and a leader in his community. He was born in Bangladesh and later moved to the United Kingdom. He is also known for his work helping others. He received an award called the MBE.
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Tasar Uddin's Early Life
Tasar Uddin was born in Bangladesh on April 17, 1952. His hometown was Moulvibazar in the Sylhet District. He went to Moulvibazar Government High School. When he was 15, in 1967, he moved to the United Kingdom.
In the UK, he studied at Putney College. He earned a special certificate called a Higher National Certificate (HNC). He also started working in restaurants in London. In 1975, he got married to Syeda. The next year, they moved to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Helping the Community
Tasar Uddin has received many awards for his hard work. He has helped many people in his community.
In 1984, he became a Justice of the peace. This was a very important role. He was the first person from Bangladesh to hold this job. From 1993 to 1997, he was also the first Bangladeshi to be an Honorary Consul in Scotland. This means he helped people from his home country who were living in Scotland.
Business Success
Tasar Uddin is very successful in the restaurant business. He owns many Indian restaurants in Scotland.
Britannia Spice Restaurant
His most famous restaurant is "Britannia Spice." This restaurant has won more than 10 awards. It is known as one of the best restaurants in Scotland.
Other Restaurants
His son now runs another restaurant called "Verandah on Haymarket." Many famous people have eaten there. These include actors like Clint Eastwood and singers like Sir Cliff Richard. Tasar Uddin also owns many other Indian restaurants across the United Kingdom. He is the head of a company called Universal Koba Corporation Limited.
Other Important Work
Tasar Uddin is the current chairman of the British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce. This group was started in 1991.
British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber helps British-Bangladeshi business people. It is a place for them to connect and work together. They help people who have businesses in Britain or who want to do business in Bangladesh. The group has held important meetings. They have met with government leaders, like the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Awards and Honours
Tasar Uddin has been given special awards for his work.
In 1995, he was given the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award. He received this award for helping to improve race relations. This means he worked to make sure people from different backgrounds got along well.
In 2007, he received an honorary doctorate from Heriot-Watt University. This is a special degree given to people who have achieved great things.
Personal Life
Tasar Uddin is married to Syeda. They have five children together. His nephew is a businessman named Foysol Choudhury.
