3rd HSBC Business Excellence Awards

HSBC Bangladesh, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and UK’s British High Commission Dhaka, held the award ceremony of the 3rd HSBC Business Excellence Awards on 28 October 2023. Eight awards were presented to the outstanding entities for their resilience and leadership in contributing to betterment of the society and the sustainable growth of the nation's economy.

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Recipients of the awards included Mirza Salman Ispahani, Chairman of Ispahani Group, Mohammad Hedayet Ullah, Managing Director of Syngenta Bangladesh Limited, Abdul Kader Azad, Managing Director of Ha-Meem Group, Shampa Rahman, Director of City Group, Tapan Chowdhury, Managing Director of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, Major General Sheokh Md. Monirul Islam (retd), Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer (CECAO) of bKash, Edgar Arturo Oviedo, Director Supply Chain of Gildan and Ananta Saha, Head of International Business Division of Renata Limited.

Bangladesh business groups are transforming and reaching new heights with their resilience and excellence in the respective fields. As we celebrate the success and achievement of these business houses with dynamic entrepreneurs, we are proud to recognise them for their continued pursuit to excellence and unwavering commitment to improve the standard. We see the business world is becoming more international and we have been enabling businesses to connect with global opportunities for almost three decades in Bangladesh; something HSBC has been doing globally for more than 150 years.

Md Mahbub ur Rahman | Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bangladesh

Bangladesh's remarkably resilient growth journey is an inspiration to the world. The future looks to be equally promising filled with untapped potential in infrastructure, domestic consumption, and supply chain linkages. As the leading international bank, HSBC is proud to partner with companies in various sectors, providing innovative solutions that help them achieve global excellence. Recognising these outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs at the 3rd HSBC Business Excellence Awards reflects our unwavering commitment to their success.

Gerard Haughey | Managing Director, Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Bangladesh

Ha-Meem Group: Winner of Export Excellence in Ready Made Garments (RMG)

Pahartali Textile & Hosiery Mills: Winner of Export Excellence in Supply Chain and Backward Linkage

Renata Limited: Winner of Export Excellence in Non-traditional and Emerging Sectors

City Group: Winner of Best in Import Substitution

Gilden: Winner in Leader in Inbound Investment and Infrastructure

Syngenta Bangladesh Limited: Winner of Excellence in Sustainability

bKash: Best in Innovation & Technology

Square Group: Winner of Special Achievement Award

Award categories

  • Export Excellence - Ready Made Garments (RMG)

    Annual export turnover of USD50 Million and above

  • Export Excellence - Supply Chain and Backward Linkage


    Annual export turnover of USD10 Million and above

  • Export Excellence - Nontraditional and Emerging Sectors


    Annual export turnover (Non-RMG and non-Textiles) of USD3 Million and above

  • Best in Import Substitution


    Reducing or substituting imports to a value of USD10 million and above

  • Leader in Inbound Investment and Infrastructure


    Foreign investment in the form of capital, technology solution, etc., contributing to fulfilling domestic demand and/ or other impactful investments in building infrastructure, improving living standards and unlocking GDP growth.

  • Excellence in Sustainability


    Organisation with the most impactful contribution to the society/community through implementation of sustainability project

  • Best in Innovation & Technology


    Organisation who implemented the most impactful changes via innovation and technology touching and improving lives of people and making positive contribution to the country’s economy.

  • Special Achievement Award


    Individual(s) / Organisation who has made exemplary contribution to country's socio-economic growth, excellence in innovation, job creation and supporting the community

For full details on judging criteria, please click here.

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