HSBC launches 5th export excellence awards

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh has launched the 5th instalment of ‘HSBC Export Excellence Awards’. The programme recognises and honours exporters from Bangladesh for their contribution to the sustainable growth of Bangladesh through export. Exporters can nominate themselves for the title of ‘Exporter of the Year’ in four categories by filling in a simple nomination form. The four categories of HSBC Export Excellence Awards are: Exporter of the Year - RMG and Textiles Group A: Annual export turnover US$50 Million or more Group B: Annual export turnover less than US$50 Million Exporter of the Year- EPZ Enterprises: Companies in the Export Processing Zones of Bangladesh Exporter of the Year-Traditional and Emerging Sectors: Annual export turnover (non RMG/Textiles) US$5 Million or more Exporter of the Year- SMEs: Annual export turnover (non RMG/Textiles) less than US$5 Million Through a sophisticated process of adjudication by an independent panel of jury members, winning exporters are selected based on not only the annual contribution to the national exports but also on the diversity, responsibility, sustainability and governance strengths of their respective businesses. HSBC does not get involved at any stage of the winner adjudication process of this awards programme. All exporters from Bangladesh are welcome to participate in the HSBC Export Excellence Awards programme. Nomination form and other details of the programme are available in www.hsbc.com.bd/eea website. Exporters can also nominate other exporters for any categories of the programme. Nomination phase is open till 21May 2014, according to a statement issued by HSBC Dhaka office.