Walton wins ‘Bangabandhu Industrial Award-2022’
Business Desk :
Country’s global electronics giant ‘Walton’ has received the first prize of ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022’ in recognition of its contribution in the 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 etc.
A total of 12 industrial units, including Walton, in six categories received the ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022’ at a function held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Tuesday.
Attending as the chief guest, President Mohammed Shahabuddin handed over a golden crest and certificate of honour to Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s Vice-Chairman SM Shamsul Alam.
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Among others, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Md Abdur Razzaque, State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder and President of the FBCCI Mahbubul Alam were also present as special guests.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun presided over the event while Senior Secretary of the Industries Ministry Zakia Sultana delivered a welcome speech. In memory of 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.
While delivering his speech on behalf of the industrialists, Walton Hi-Tech Industries’ Director SM Mahbubul Alam remembered the life and works of the Bangabandhu, stating: “We could not be industrialists if Bangabandhu was not born here.
