DHAKA, Jan 21, 2020 (BSS) – Industries Ministry is going to introduce
industry award, titled “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industry Award” marking the
celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun today revealed the
information at a press conference at the Industries Ministry conference room
in the city.
Humayun said the award will be given in seven categories – large, medium,
small, cottage, micro, handicrafts and hi-tech industry.
First prize winner will get Taka 3 lakh cash, 25 grams of gold-plated crest
and a replica while the second prize will be cash Taka 2 lakh, 20 grams of
gold-plated crest and a replica and 3rd prize will be cash Taka one lakh and
15 grams of gold-plated crest and a replica, he added.
He informed that Industries Ministry has already called application for
this award and the application form is now available on the ministry website.
The industries minister said a national seminar will be organised on
“Industrial Thinking of Bangabandhu” for giving people a clear concept about
the development plans and initiatives of the Father of the Nation for the
industrial sector.
In honor of the memory of the Father of the Nation, he said, mural of
Bangabandhu will be set up in the lobby of the first floor of Shilpa Bhaban
or in a convenient location.
He said Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) will make a
documentary based on the development plan of the present government.
Besides, he said, a discussion on “Industrialised Bangladesh and Dream of
Bangabandhu” will be held on the occasion.
He informed that Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC)
will set up murals of Bangabandhu on its premises and all of its subordinate
mills or entities.
He said Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BISC) will
organise the ‘BSCIC Industrial Fair’ at its headquarters, divisional cities
and 56 districts.
A mural will also be set up at the BSCIC new Bhaban, he added.
Humayun said Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC)
will campaign the development activities of the present government through
setting up digital display board.
He informed that National Productivity Organisation (NPO) will campaign the
productivity related information through making documentaries and Bangladesh
Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will observe the day of getting the
International Standard Organisation (ISO) membership.
He said Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) will discuss the life of
Bangabandhu at a session of its every training course while Patents, Designs
and Trademarks Department will organise a seminar on the ‘Importance of
Intellectual Property in case of Bangladesh’s Development’ and SME Foundation
will organise a seminar on ‘Bangabandhu in Industrialisation’. State Minister
for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder and Industries Secretary Md Abdul Halim,
among others, attended the occasion.
Kamal Mojumder said Bangladesh is moving forward under the prudent policy
and dynamic leadership of daughter of Bangabandhu Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina.
Under her leadership, he said, Bangladesh has already achieved the
recognition of developing countries.
He said Industries Ministry is working following the direction of Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina for implementing the plan of industrialized country.
Bangladesh is going to celebrate the birth centenary of Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from March 17, 2020 to March 17,
2021.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared ‘Mujib Year’ during the period
of birth centenary celebration to make people aware of the authentic history
of Bangabandhu and the Liberation War.