Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh and Channel i have jointly announced the commencement of Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2019, at a press conference held in Dhaka recently.
Agrow Award will recognize the best performing individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to the agriculture sector of the country.
This year, awards will be presented in eight different categories: Farmer of the Year – Male; Farmer of the Year – Female; Heroes for Change; Jury Special; Best Agricultural Organization in Research, Innovation and Technology; Best Agricultural Organization in Support & Execution; Best Agricultural Exporterand Lifetime Achievement Award.
Speaking at the press conference, Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank said, “Accounting for around 14% of national GDP and more than 40% employment, the agriculture sector still holds the key for Bangladesh’s transformational growth aspiration. Agrow Award aims to support and enable the real heroes on the ground who, through their innovation, courage and dedicated efforts, are driving this sector forward.” He added, “I am delighted to have Channel I as partner with us in this initiative, and I am sure that together we can take this initiative to new heights.” Faridur Reza Sagar, Managing Director, Channel i, said, “Agriculture is at the root of Bangladesh and Channel i moves onward with the motto Hridoye Bangladesh (Bangladesh in Heart).
-rmc//