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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Speaks at a Function Arranged in Celebration of the Third Anniversary of News24

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Speaks at a Function Arranged in Celebration of the Third Anniversary of News24

NEWS24, a private satellite television channel, celebrated its third founding anniversary on Sunday with a vow to brighten the country’s image by disseminating positive news.

The TV channel management renewed the vow while addressing an anniversary function at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan was the chief guest at the function while veteran politicians Amir Hossain Amu and Tofail Ahmed were guests of honour on the occasion.
Addressing the function, Akbar Sobhan said all the Bashundhara media, including NEWS24, maintain objective journalism by upholding the spirit of the liberation movement in the country.

He also pointed out that the all the professionals working with our media are facing new challenges every day as readers and viewers expressed their reaction through social media like Facebook.

“We stand by the people. Our unique target is to uphold the spirit of the liberation movement. NEWS24 and other media entities of Bashundhara Group will keep it up by eliciting stories from mass people,” Akbar Sobhan said.

Akbar Sobhan said NEWS24 is highlighting Bangladesh across the world, projecting positive stories of the country.

He also appreciated the people behind the news operations of the channel to maintain neutrality in contents.

Marking the third anniversary, the news-based channel announced lifetime achievement awards to economist Wahiduddin Mahmud and journalist Kamal Lohani.

“Today it’s a big occasion to me as we get two legendary personalities in own fields of economics and journalism. Economist Wahiduddin Mahmud represents Bangladesh across the world through unique pieces in economics while journalist Kamal Lohani is pride of our nation as his voices inspired freedom fighters during the liberation war,” he said.

The Bashunshdhar Group chairman also made announcement to add an entertainment-only channel into the fleet of East West Media Group (EWMGL), the largest media group in the country.

Amir Hossain Amu said the channel has gained people’s heart through producing informative news and talk shows.

Tofail Ahmed appreciated the role of NEWS24 to spread the ideology of glorious liberation by practicing objective journalism.

Bashundhara Group Vice-Chairmen Safwan Sobhan Tasvir, Shafiat Sobhan Sanvir and Managing Director Sayem Sobhan were also present on the occasion.

NEWS24 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Naem Nizam gave his welcome address on the occasion.

Naem Nizam said: “We believe in our liberation movement. We always try to present positive stories alongside of objective journalism for create effective pro-people policies to erasure good governance.”

Kaler Kantho Editor Imdadul Haq Milan moderated the award-giving ceremony.

The TV channel authorities greeted all, including viewers, advertisers and well-wishers, on the occasion of its third anniversary.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader, Awami League leaders Prof Abu Sayeed, Mirza Azam, DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia and RAB Director General Benazir Ahmed were also present on the occasion.

East West Media Group (EWMGL) Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir cut a cake along with guests, including Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon and Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam.

Mayor Atiqul urged media professionals to maintain contractive reporting to realise a modern Dhaka city.

Mayor Sayeed Khokon said NEWS24 has been projecting the public sufferings regularly which help us to make impact policies.

Daily Sun Editor Enamul Hoque Chowdhury wished the channel authorities by handing over flowers to Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir on behalf of the newspaper.

Among others, Bangladesh Pratidin Executive Editor Peer Habibur Rahman, NEWS24 Executive Director Hasnain Khorshid, Daily Sun publisher Maynal Hossain Chowdhury, Kaler Katho Executive Editor Mostofa Kamal and Banglanews24 Editor Jewel Mazhar were also present on the occasion.

Prime Minster’s Special Assistant Biplob Barua, BNP leaders Joynal Abedin Faruque, Habibun Nabi Sohel, BSS Managing Director Abul Kalam Azad, former Managing Director Azizul Islam Bhuiyan, Jatiya Press Club General Secretary Farida Yasmin also came to wish the popular news channel.

From Business arena, Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) Senior Vice-President Nurun Nabi Chowdhury, FBBCI former President Mir Nasir Hossain, BackPage PR Director Tarannum Busra Alam and Prayas Group Operations Head Rezaul Ahsan also greeted the TV channel authorities.

Officials said that the satellite TV will focus on two-way flow of information in news and news-based programmes along with improving dimension of visual contents on its fourth year of operation.

NEWS24 Head of News Rahul Raha said the channel would continue inclusiveness of the people in news programmes adopting new technology in terms of broadcasting.

The channel has started a three-day special programme on screen, including special episodes focusing on freedom of media in the country.

“We have gained viewers’ heart in the last three years by producing round-the-clock news and post-news analysis of NEWS24. For next one year we have planned to strong our footprints on internet medium to make our views more interactive with shows,” Rahul said.

NEWS24 official channel on YouTube has achieved Silver button attaining 81.7 million views on its verified channel. Besides, 1.4 million users are connected with the verified Facebook page.

The channel has resources to reach any places in the country as correspondents across 64 districts are empowered with broadcasting equipments, including specialised mobile apps to live any incidents from anywhere, according to the officials.

Over 500 skilled workforces are contributing behind the screen in news gathering operations of the television.

The television started its journey as broadcast media entity of EWMGL, a concern of Bashundhara Group, on July 28 in 2016.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Opens New Mosque

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan inaugurated newly-constructed Baitul Jannat Jame Mosque at Bashundhara residential area in the capital on Friday.

The mosque has been constructed on three khatas of land beside Road No-15 in Block-G of the area.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan graced the occasion as the chief guest. On his arrival, he was accorded floral reception by mosque committee president Mostafa Hossain, secretary Sahadat Hossain, chief adviser Saiful Islam, treasurer Habibur Rahman Badal, organising secretary Md Imdadul Islam Selim and members Mehedi Hasan and Md Abu Jafar Khan.

While addressing as the chief guest, Ahmed Akbar Sobhan expressed his happiness observing construction of the first floor of the mosque within a short span of time.

“I am delighted to see that the first floor of the mosque was constructed within a short period of its planning,” he said.

He donated more three khatas of land for extension of the mosque so that a large number of people can offer their prayers.

He suggested vertical extension of the mosque to accommodate adequate number of devotees.

He pledged his support for every piece of good and noble deeds in Bashundhara Residential Area.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan recalled his contributions during construction of the country’s largest Faqihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman (RA) Jame Mosque in the residential area.

Apart from it, he supported construction of Beraid Purbapara Jame Mosque at Badda in the capital. He inaugurated the mosque in May this year.

The Bashundhara chairman solicited support from all concerned for implementing social welfare, charitable and religious projects.

“I will be always with every good work. But I cannot implement every project alone. So, I need support from all concerned.”

Mostafa Hossain, a businessman and a resident of G-Block in the residential area, presided over the inaugural session.

He expressed his gratitude to the Bashundhara Group chairman for donating the land and extending other logistic support for constructing the mosque.

“I met Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and informed him of our plan of construction of a mosque at G-Block. I told him that the mosque was being constructed on three khatas of land. He said that the land was not enough. He donated more three kathas for the mosque,” said Mostafa Hossain.

Later, the Bashundhara Group Chairman took part in the Juma prayer.

Hundreds of house owners and tenants and other people offered prayers also.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Awarded Person of the Year

Bashundhara Group Chairman awarded Person of the Year

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Chairman, Bashundhara Group, has been awarded the prestigious AsiaOne Person of the Year (POY) for being one of the most prominent personalities in the region as well as around the world.

A Bashundhara Group official received the award at a ceremony held at a summit of the 11th Edition of Asian Business and Social Forum and Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19 at J W Marriott Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday night.

The Summit was organized by AsiaOne magazine and URS Media, which is rapidly emerging as the Number 1 international media company towards the cause of business, political and social issues in the entire Asia & GCC region.
Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has also won the World’s Greatest Brands 2018-19 Award in the same event.

AsiaOne Person of the Year, a prestigious annual selection of the most prominent personalities globally, is entirely made of those who have really made an indelible mark for other leaders to follow and generations to admire.

Only par excellence leaders from across the world worthy of being selected as AsiaOne Person of the Year 2018–19, and only 11 exclusive “AsiaOne Person of The Year” were felicitated at the Summit for their special work in the industry and society.

Others who got AsinaOne Person of the Year Award are Dr GSK Velu, Chairman and Managing Director of Trivitron Group, India; Dr P Shyama Raju, Chancellor of REVA University; Dr Hema Divakar, Chairperson of Divakars Specialty Hospital, India; Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Managing Director of MAK Projects, India; Dr Satyajit Kumar Singh, Managing Director of Ruban Memorial Hospital, India; Ashish Shah, CMD of Shree Balaji Group, India and Lal Chand, Founder of LC Well DMCC, UAE.

Other recipients of the World’s Greatest Brands 2018-19 Award are Vamsi Maddipatla, Chief Executive Officer of Therapiva Pvt Ltd, India; Siddhant Anand, Director of BLAU, India; R Archana, Managing Director for San Academy Group of School; Dr Mohammed Salem Omaid and Samrat Dutta of Azizi Bank; Amol Jadhav, Co-Founder and Managing Director of 361 Degrees Design Solutions LLC; Leena Parwani, CEO and Managing Director of LPH Financial Services; Michael Wunsch, Managing Director of Barakat Quality Plus, and Santosh KS, General Manager Barakat Quality Plus; Dr Dushyanth Paul, Director of FMS Dental, India; and Shitij Kapoor, Managing Partner for Gr8 Homes.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Gets India’s Businessman Icon of the Year Award

NEW DELHI: Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has been accorded India’s prestigious Businessman Icon of the Year Award.

On behalf of the Bashundhara Group Chairman, Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam received the award on Tuesday night at a function arranged for distribution of the Indian Retail Award and Indian E-Retail Award 2019.

Franchise India organised the event at JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi. Twenty business giants of India, including Reliance Technology, Adidas and Raymond, also got the award.

In a reaction, Naem Nizam told Indian journalists, “Bashundhara Group is the largest business conglomerate in Bangladesh. The Group is leading the country’s real estate sector.”

He said, “Bashundhara Group is number one in terms of investment in the country’s industrial sector. The group is also playing a leading role in media through huge investment.”

“I think the honour given to the Bashundhara Group Chairman will help strengthen business relations between Bangladesh and India,” he also said.

Bangladesh Pratidin Editor said Bashundhara Group Chairman is working to boost business ties between the two neighbouring countries.

“Bashundhara Group Chairman is playing a vital role in socio-economic development in Bangladesh. He is the largest investor and most successful businessman in the country,” he added.

Different industrial establishments, business activities and development works of Bashundhara Group were highlighted through video projector during the award-giving ceremony.

The audience clapped and cheered while they were watching the video projection.

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Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Gets ICA Award

KOLKATA: Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has got India’s prestigious Information Communication Entertainment (ICA) Award.

On behalf of the Bashundhara Group Chairman, Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam received the award from renowned artist Shuvaprashanna at a function held at Hotel Hindustan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce gave the award.
Besides, actress Kabari has got Nayak Raj Razzak life-time achievement award, actress Sabitri Chattapadhaya has got Hiralal Sen Award, Gautam Bhattacharya got Kalis Mukharjee life-time achievement award and Aurora Film Corporation has been given BN Sarkar life-time achievement award.

Popular Bangladeshi actor Alamgir and noted personalities of Kolkata film industry were present in the award ceremony.

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Bashundhara Oil Signs Deal with Vietnamese Company for Soil Treatment at Petrochemical Complex

Bashundhara Oil signs deal with Vietnamese company for soil treatment at petrochemical complex

Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd has signed an agreement with Vina Mekong Consultants JSC, Vietnam for having done the soil treatment work at its petrochemical complex at Sitakunda in Chattogram.

Representatives of the two companies signed the agreement at Bashundhara Industrial Headquarters-2 in the capital on Wednesday. Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan was present at the signing ceremony.

Under the agreement, the Vietnamese company will do the ground improvement and soil treatment work at the petrochemical complex of Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd, a concern of the country’s largest industrial conglomerate Bashundhara Group.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Sanjay Dutt were in the Logo Unveiling Ceremony of Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2019

The logo unveiling ceremony of ‘Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2019’ of Asian Tour was held at Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC) in Dhaka on Thursday.

For the first time in the history of Bangladesh Golf, the Asian Tour Golf event has been named after Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed who is also Bangladesh Golf Federation President was present as the chief guest during the logo unveiling ceremony.
Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Vice-Chairman Safwan Sobhan Tasvir were present at the function as the special guests.

Bashundhara Group, country’s largest business conglomerate was the title sponsor of the international professional golf event in the three previous editions.

Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt graced the event as the main attraction at the programme.

The tournament was earlier known as Bashundhara Bangladesh Open.

Singaporean golfer Mardan Mamat capped the first Bashundhara Bangladesh Open title in 2015 whereas Thailand’s Thitiphun Chuayprakong won the 2nd Bashundhara Bangladesh Open in 2016. Thailand’s Golfer Jazz Janewatta-nanond clinched the 3rd Bashundhara Bangladesh Open in 2017.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Cuts a Cake to Inaugurate the Dealers’ Conference of Bashundhara Food and Beverage Limited (BFBL)

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan on Thursday said Bashundhara will never compromise with the quality of food items.

Reiterating the group’s firm stance against food adulteration, the Bashundhara Group chairman urged food producers to combat food adulteration which led people to different diseases.

He was addressing a dealers’ conference of Bashundhara Food and Beverage Limited (BFBL) at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital as the chief guest. Bashundhara Group Vice Chairman Shafiat Sobhan Sanvir was present on the occasion.

Akbar Sobhan further said, “Bashundhara never compromise on product quality. We started cement production in 1992 which is now being used in the construction of mega projects like Padma Bridge and Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant due to its high quality”.

Likewise, BFBL has been producing flours from the best corns and through a more subtle and sophisticated process, added the business leader.

Urging businessmen to raise a social movement for promoting safe food for all, the Bashundhara Group chief said, “Those who do business with us are the members of our family. We all should enforce ethical standards in business. We will never take advantage of people’s helplessness. Bashundhara will keep food prices stable during natural disasters”.

Appreciating the government’s pro-business policies, Ahmed Akbar Sobhan said the present government is supporting the businessmen who have been contributing to nation-building by creating new jobs.

On the occasion, a total of 78 dealers of BFBL were awarded prizes for their extraordinary performance.

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Bangladesh Pratidin 10th Anniversary Celebration with Ahmed Akbar Sobhan

Bangladesh Pratidin 10th Anniversary Celebration with Ahmed Akbar Sobhan

Bangladesh Pratidin, the highest-circulated newspaper in the country, celebrated its ninth founding anniversary amid colorful programmes at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on Saturday.

On the occasion, five eminent personalities were honored for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

Well-wishers and readers of the daily attended the programmes and shared the joy of the daily’s success in the last nine years.
The presence of a galaxy of personalities, including ministers, politicians, academics, celebrities, businesspersons, media personalities and other members of civil society adorned the event.

Attending the programme as the chief guest Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said: “Bangladesh Pratidin reflects the views of all people across the country. The newspaper has won the people’s heart by providing authentic news regularly”.

She urged the newsmen to pursue constructive journalism and uphold the democratic value in the country.

“Besides practising objective journalism, media can play a vital role in upholding the country’s image through projection of its culture, traditions, history and heritage,” she said.

The Speaker appreciated the role of the newspaper in raising social movement against all the evils in the country.

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan said Bangladesh Pratidin along with other media outlets of East West Media Group (EWMGL) upholds the sprits of glorious liberation war and independence.
“We project positive and success stories of Bangladesh across the world by means of media. Once a section of people termed Bangladesh bottomless basket, but now the country is rapidly moving towards development, proving the statement false,“ he said.

The Bashundhara Group chairman urged all the media outlets to present the glorious history of the country’s liberation war and independence to the members of young generation so that they become inspired by a sense of patriotism to work in the greater interest of the country.

Distinguished guests, eminent personalities, well-wishers and readers started to arrive at ICCB from morning.

Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam received the floral wreaths from the guests and well-wishers of the daily. Shaban Mahmood, special correspondent of the newspaper, moderated the event.

In presence of Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury handed over awards to the five noted personalities.

Dhaka North City Mayor (DNCC) Atiqul Islam and Dhaka South City Mayor (DSCC) Sayeed Khokon were on the stage along with Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam, Kaler Kantho Editor Imdadul Hoque Milon and Daily Sun Editor Enamul Hoque Chowdhury.

DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam urged the journalists to raise a social movement for creating awareness among the city dwellers so that they are inspired to practise basic cleanliness for keeping the city clean.

DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon appreciated the role of Bangladesh Pratidin for creating social awareness among the people about different issues in the country.

Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Naem Nizam said: “We do journalism to stand by the people of the country. We uphold the sprit of glorious liberation war in our news, views and contents. Bangladesh Pratidin committed to project positive Bangladesh.”

The five personalities the newspaper authorities awarded are poet Shamsur Rahman (posthumously), singer Sabina Yasmin, actress Sarah Begum Kabari, actress Farida Akhtar Babita and television personality Hanif Sangket.

Tiya Rahman, daughter-in-law of poet Shamsur Rahman, received the award on behalf of her late father-in-law while actress Champa received on behalf of Babita.

Actress Sarah Begum Kabari said Bashundhara Group has been contributing to social development greatly through its media outlets.

“The business group also can come forward to develop the film industry by producing movies and establishing Cineplex across the country,” the actress said.

Singer Sabina Yasmin appreciated the decade-long journey of the newspaper, which, she said, is satisfying the needs of the readers across the country.

Television personalities Hanif Sangket said Bangladesh Pratidin has been disseminating trustworthy news every where from makeshift houses to high-rise buildings in the city.

Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim, Youth and Sports State Minister Zahid Ahsan Russel, Water Resources Deputy Minister Enamul Haque Shamim, Prime Minister’s former Media Advisor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder also attended the programme on the day.

Former President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, Awami League Acting General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif, Joint Secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP’s other senior leaders Abdul Moyeen Khan and Zafrullah Chowdhury, Jatiya Party Secretary General Mashiur Rahman Ranga, party President’s Advisor Ruhul Amin Howlader and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal General Secretary Shirin Akhter also wished the newspaper authorities on the occasion.

EWMGL’s newspapers’ Publisher Maynal Hossain Chowdhury, Kaler Kantho Executive Editor Mostofa Kamal, Television channel News 24 In-charge Hasnain Khurshid, Head of News Shahnaz Munni, Current Affairs Editor Samia Zaman and Banglanews24 Consultant Editor Juwel Mazhar were also present on the occasion.

From business arena, FBCCI former President AK Azad, BGMEA President Siddique Rahman, America Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce President Atiqur Rahman, Prayas Group Managing Director Pradyut Kumar Talukdar also attended the programme.

Among cultural activists, singer Kumar Bishwajit, actor Shahidul Alam Shacchu and Siddiqur Rahman and actress Bonna Mirza were centre of attraction of the audience.

From journalist community, Dhaka Journalist Union President Abu Zafar Surja, Dhaka Reporters Unity President Ilius Hossain, General Secretary Kabir Ahmed Khan were present at programme.

Among the awardees, Poet Shamsur Rahman, a key figure in Bengali literature, started off with his first book Prothom Gaan Ditiyo Mrityur Aage hit the Bangla literature in the 60s. His masterpiece Bandi Shibir Theke tells the stories of the country’s glorious liberation movement.

Acclaimed singer Sabina Yasmin is one of the key figures in Bangla music. She is renowned for her patriotic songs as well as her playback singing. She has recorded around 12,000 songs so far. Sabina received numerous awards, including the Shadhinota Padak and Ekushey Padak.

Film star Sarah Begum Kabari vibrated the silver screen for two decades after her debut in the film industry through Subhash Dutta’s Sutarang in 1964. Afterwards, she continued gaining minds of people through her works in Heeramon, Maynamoti, Chorabali and Titas Ekti Nadir Nam. Kabari received many awards, including the Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Legendary actress Farida Akhter Bobita came into light through Satyajit Roy’s film Ashani Sangket. Thereafter continued acting in more than 250 films. She was honoured with National Film Award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to the film industry.

Hanif Sanket has a special identity in the country’s cultural arena for picking out the unsung heroes of the society through his popular television programme Ittyadi. Sanket was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2010.

Earlier on March 14 evening, the newspaper started celebrating its anniversary through cutting a cake at its office on EWMGL premises.

Bangladesh Pratidin started its journey on March 15, 2010, as a venture of East West Media Group Limited, the media wing of Bashundhara Group, a leading business conglomerate in the country.

In its decade-long journey, the newspaper has gained popularity among readers in the country and across the globe. The newspaper is also being published from Europe and America.

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Ahmed Akbar Sobhan Honoured with Agrani Bank Award

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan was honoured with valued customer award by Agrani Bank for his contributions to various fields, including repayment of loans before the deadline.

Senior Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Bashundhara Group Md Belayet Hossain received the award from Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on behalf of the Bashundhara Group chairman at the annual conference of the state-run bank at a city hotel on Thursday.

Bashundhara Group General Manager (banking) Md Razib Samad was also present at the function.

A total of 16 eminent personalities, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, were honoured with the valued customer award by Agrani Bank.

The other awardees are Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, Apex Group chairman Syed Manzur Elahi, City Group chairman Fazlur Rahman, Nitol-Niloy Group chairman Abdul Matlub Ahmad, North-West Power Generation Company Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engr. A.M. Khurshedul Alam, Pran Group’s director Ujma Chowdhury, Noman Group chairman Md Nurul Islam, Bangladesh Services Limited Managing Director Md. Ayub Hossain, BSRM chairman Alihussain Akberali, PHP family chairman Al-haj Sufi Mizanur Rahman, Standard Bank chairman Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Prime Group Chairman Mohammed Abdul Awal, SME entrepreneur Nurun Nahar Begum and importer Mohammad Shahjahan.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir, Finance Ministry senior secretary (Bank and Financial Institutions division) Md. Asadul Islam, Agrani Bank Chairman Dr. Zaid Bakht, Agrani Bank Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Shams-UL Islam, were, among others, present on the occasion.