A total of 23 companies have been received ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award 2020’ in seven categories for their contributions to the country’s economic growth.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun distributed the award among the recipients at a programme at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Thursday.
This was the first time that the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Award was introduced in seven categories, reports UNB.
The award will be given every year from now on, Industries Ministry Deputy Secretary Mostaq Ahmed told the function.
This year’s awardees are- Large Industry: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaj Bhuiyan Textile mills Ltd, Adury Apparels and Universal Jeans Ltd, Medium Industry- Auko Tex, Fortune Shoes, Rahimafroz Renewable Energy Ltd and Madhabdi Dyeing Finishing Mills Ltd; Small Industry: Aman Plastic Industries, S R Handicrafts and Alim Industries Ltd, Micro Industry- M/S Karukala, Trim Tex Ltd and Janata Engineering, Hi-tech Industry-Service Engine Ltd, Super Star Electronics Ltd and Mir Telecom Ltd; Handicraft Industry: Classical Handmade Products Bd, Ayojon and Sonargaon Nakshi Katha Mahila Unnoyan Shongstha,and Cottage Industry- Comilla Arts and Crafts, Rongmela Nari Kollan Shongstha and Agroj
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder, and secretary of the ministry Zakia Sultana were also present among the guests.