12 companies to get Bangabandhu industrial award

The government has published the names of 12 companies that have been selected for the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022 for their contribution to the economy.

The industries ministries picked the companies in six categories, according to a gazette notification on August 6.

In the large industries category, Runner Automobiles secured the first place, followed by Zaber & Zubair Fabrics, and BSRM Steels.

Nita Company Ltd, an enterprise of Nitol Group, secured the top position in the medium-scale industries category. Noman Terry Towel Mills ranked second.

Hazrat Amanat Shah Spinning Mills, Basumati Distribution, and Technomedia Ltd were respectively named first, second and third under the small-scale industries category. In the micro-industries category, Green Genesis Engineering won first place.

Walton Hi-tech Industries bagged the top honour in the hi-tech industries category while Super Star Electrical Accessories was in the second position.

Shamsunnahar Textile Mills received the first prize in the cottage industries category.

The first prize winner will receive Tk 3 lakh, a gold crest weighing 25 grammes, and a certificate.

The second prize recipient will get Tk 2 lakh, a gold crest weighing 18 grammes, and a certificate, while the third prize winner will be given Tk 1 lakh, a gold crest of 15 grammes, and a certificate.

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award was introduced last year, marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation.