President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on Saturday congratulating the exporters selected for the National Export Trophy 2015-16.
According to BSS, the award will be handed over to the selected exporters at a function in the city on Sunday.
In a message, President Abdul Hamid said the exporters are playing a vital role in country’s economic development through their merit and hard work.
The role of the export sector in Bangladesh’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) has been increasing day by day. The country is now recognised as a developing country, he said.
The President expressed his hope that the award will keep a positive role in facing the global challenges and to create new entrepreneurs.
In another message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the export sector is playing an important role to increase investment and to create employment opportunity.
She said the government is working with the business community closely to develop the export sector gradually and to expand the business.
She thanked the commerce ministry and Export Promotion Bureau for taking the initiative of giving state honour to the entrepreneurs who are playing role in the export sector.