12 companies to get Bangabandhu industrial award

At the initiative of the Ministry of Industries, 12 companies will be conferred with the ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022’ at various categories for their contribution to the economy.

An award giving ceremony has been arranged in the capital’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday (October 3) morning.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will be present as the chief guest at the ceremony to hand over the awards to the recipients.

The award aims to recognise the contributions of institutions in the industrial sector, create incentives and encourage creativity and in memory of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

In the large industries category, Runner Automobiles secured the first place, followed by Zaber & Zubair Fabrics, and BSRM Steels.

Nita Company Ltd, an enterprise of Nitol Group, secured the top position in the medium-scale industries category. Noman Terry Towel Mills ranked second.

Hazrat Amanat Shah Spinning Mills, Basumati Distribution, and Technomedia Ltd were respectively named first, second and third under the small-scale industries category. In the micro-industries category, Green Genesis Engineering won first place.

Walton Hi-tech Industries bagged the top honour in the hi-tech industries category while Super Star Electrical Accessories was in the second position.

Shamsunnahar Textile Mills received the first prize in the cottage industries category.

The first prize winner will receive Tk 3 lakh, a gold crest weighing 25 grammes, and a certificate.

The second prize recipient will get Tk 2 lakh, a gold crest weighing 20 grammes, and a certificate, while the third prize winner will be given Tk 1 lakh, a gold crest of 15 grammes, and a certificate.

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award was introduced last year, marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation.