The ‘President’s Industrial Development Award-2021’ has been given to twenty industrial units in six categories in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the country’s economy. Among them, two are from the apparel industry.
At a function held in the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city, Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun served as the chief guest and presented the awards. Special guests included Agriculture Minister Dr. Md. Abdus Shahid and President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), Mahbubul Alam.
Six large industry units, three medium industry units, four small industry units, three micro industry units, three cottage industry units, and one hi-tech industry unit were among the 20 industrial units that took home the prize.
In the large industry category, three companies shared the first place: Ecotex, Pran Dairy, and Mir Akhter Hossain. Square Food & Beverage took second place, while Snowtex Outerwear and Square Toiletries jointly secured third place.
In the medium industry category, Bengal Poly & Paper Sack won first place, Basumati Distribution came second, and APS Apparels took third place.
In the small industry category, The Reliable Builders and Concord Entertainment Company shared first place, Rangpur Foundry secured second place, and Gunze United came third.
In the micro-industry category, Fariha Green Mood Leathers won first place, ABM Water Company took second, and Deeplaid Laboratories secured third place.
