Retail chain Shwapno has been awarded the GLOBALGAP Certificate recently. 

GLOBALGAP is an international organisation that works to ensure the standard of food safety across the world. 

After completing all the tests and formalities supervised by their audit committee, Shwapno received the certificate. 

Shwapno is the first and only retail chain in South-East Asia that has become a GLOBALGAP certified member and the only Bangladeshi company to gain such recognition, said a press release.

Shwapno received the certificate on February 16.

Sabbir Hasan Nasir, executive director of Shwapno, said, "Shwapno is the first GLOBALGAP Certified retailer in South- East Asia. This is a matter of great pride and relief for us. I would like to thank our farmers, USAID, and GLOBALGAP for helping us gain this achievement. We would also like to express our gratitude to our customers for putting their trust in us."