
Twenty-one businesses are set to receive the “President’s Award for Industrial Development” in acknowledgment of their contributions to industrialisation, employment generation, and overall economic advancement, as per a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Industries recently.
This recognition by the industries ministry marks the seventh occasion on which entrepreneurs have been commended for their efforts.
The awards will be distributed across six categories, namely large, medium, small, cottage, micro, and hi-tech. Echotex Ltd., Pran Dairy Limited, and Mir Akhter Hossain Limited secured the top position in the large industries category, with Square Food & Beverage Limited claiming second place, and Snowtex Outerwear Ltd., and Square Toiletries Ltd., jointly securing third place, according to the official notification.
In the medium industries category, Bengal Poly & Paper Sack Ltd., secured the top position, followed by Basumati Distribution Ltd., in second place and APS Apparels Ltd., in third place.
The small industry category saw The Reliance Builder and Concord Entertainment Co Ltd., jointly securing the top position, with Rangpur Foundry Ltd., in second place, and Gunze United Ltd., finishing third.
The acknowledgment of these businesses is expected to inspire creativity, innovation, and a sense of responsibility within the industry.