Country’s global electronics giant Walton has received the first prize of “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022” in recognition of its outstanding contribution in the national economy as well as the industrial sector.
In the hi-tech industries category of the award, Walton gained the first place in terms of its annual turnover, manufacturing import substitute products, usage of locally made raw materials, employment creation, CSR activities, proper usage of lands, environment protection, according to a press release.
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A total of 12 industrial units, including Walton, in six categories received the award at a programme held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Tuesday.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin handed over a golden crest and certificate to Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC's Vice-Chairman SM Shamsul Alam at the ceremony.
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Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder and President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam were present as special guests.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun presided over the event while Senior Secretary of the Industries Ministry Zakia Sultana delivered the welcome speech.
In memory of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, industries ministry arranged the Bangabandhu Industrial Award for the second time aimed to recognise the contributions of institutions in industrial sector, create incentives and encourage creativity.
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“We could not be industrialists if Bangabandhu was not born here. Introducing this award was a great work in a bid to encourage the creativities in the industrial sector and it should be continued so that the entrepreneurs could be encouraged,” said Walton Hi-Tech Industries' Director SM Mahbubul Alam.
“Walton family is feeling proud to receive this prestigious award. Walton from its very beginning is trying to make the country self-sufficient economically. Now, Walton is exporting 'Made in Bangladesh' labeled products to more than 40 countries, including Europe and America. We are earning foreign currencies by exporting products those were imported once. This remarkable achievement has been made possible by the help of government’s industry-friendly policy. We hope that the government's industrial policy supports would be continued,” he added.
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