President's Award for Industrial Development
The President's Award for Industrial Development is a national award presented by the Government of Bangladesh to recognize outstanding contributions to the country's industrial sector. Administered by the Ministry of Industries, the award aims to promote excellence and encourage innovation, productivity, and sustainable practices among industrial enterprises.
History
The award was introduced in 2014 by the Ministry of Industries. It was established as part of the government's initiative to foster industrialization and economic development. Since its inception, the award has been presented annually to industrial units across various categories, including large, medium, small, micro, cottage, and hi-tech industries.Awardees are selected based on their contribution to economic growth, technological advancement, generation, earnings, and adherence to environmental and labor standards.
The awards are typically handed over at a formal ceremony in Dhaka, attended by senior government officials and industry leaders.
Categories
The President's Award for Industrial Development is presented across multiple categories:- Large Industry
- Medium Industry
- Small Industry
- Micro Industry
- Cottage Industry
- Hi-Tech Industry
Notable Recipients
Over the years, several prominent companies have received the award, including:- Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC
- BRB Cables Industries Ltd
- DBL Group
- PRAN-RFL Group
- Bengal Group of Industries
- ABM Group