Owner, Entrepreneur M.A.(Abdur)Rouf J.P.

Born in Bangladesh. Three sons. Career : Came to Britain 1971. Qualified as a textile engineer and after exployment with Dundee Fabrics, worked for a well-known pub in Dundee. Opened The Balaka in 1981, in St. Andrews and added a herb and vegetable garden in 1988. 1999 won the Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of UK Award. Currently the Chairman , Diamond Properties Bangladesh Ltd. and Diamond Properties U.K. Sponsors Director of the Mutual Trust Bank in Dhaka. Honorary President of St Andrews University Cricket Club, Vice President University Debating Society. Then opened Dil Se, a multi-million pound project in Dundee, Developing a themed leisure village near Dhaka called the Scottish Village targeting NRBs and offering exclusive properties. Known for astute business acumen, has diversified his portfolios, while retaining his roots In the hospitality and catering professions. Has actively supported many community and charitable initiatives both in the U.K. and Bangladesh. Scottish Regional President of BBCC.