StanChart honours 12 companies

A total of 12 companies received the Standard Chartered Bangladesh Trade Awards 2018 at a ceremony in the city on Saturday, says a statement.
The winners in the textile and garments segment were Ha-Meem Group, Youngone Corporation, Epic Group, Square Group and Pacific Jeans Ltd.
And the winners from other industries, like commodities, power, FMCG and automobiles were City Group, Meghna Group of Industries, TK Group, PHP Family, United Group, Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. and Uttara Group of Industries.
The Standard Chartered Bank also felicitated three National Export Trophy Gold winners with awards. Noman Group for Zaber and Zubair Fabrics Ltd., Akij Group for Akij Jute Mills Ltd. and Pran Group for Banga Plastic International Ltd., -- recipients of the last National Export Trophy -- were recognised for their contributions to the export success of Bangladesh.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi handed over the awards to the winners.
Lisa Robins, Global Head, Transaction Banking, and Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer in Bangladesh, both representing the Standard Chartered Bank, were present.
The evening wrapped up with a performance by Tagore singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya.
Speaking on the occasion, Naser Ezaz Bijoy said, "'Partners in Progress: Standard Chartered Bangladesh Trade Awards' is an initiative through which we celebrate the achievements of our clients in our nation's journey of prosperity. It recognises of the success of Bangladesh's entrepreneurs, who, through their toil and ingenuity, have helped Bangladesh become an important node of the global value chain."