DHAKA, May 22, 2023 (BSS) - The government has honoured a total of 44 
personalities as commercially important persons (CIP) in different categories 
for their contributions to the country's overall economy through setting up 
industries, creating employments and increasing national income in 2021.

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque today formally handed over the honour 
awards as the chief guest at Hotel Intercontinental in the capital while 
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, State Minister for Industries 
Kamal Ahmed Majumder, Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain and FBCCI President 
Md Jashim Uddin attended as special guests.

Industries Secretary Zakia Sultana presided over the function.

Dr Abdur Razzaque said under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister 
Sheikh Hasina, the present government has been able to create an industry and 
business-friendly environment in the country. 

"A silent industrial revolution has already taken place in Bangladesh under 
the right direction and policies of the present government," he added.

Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun said as a result of various initiatives, taken by 
the Ministry of Industries in the last decade, the performance of state-owned 
industries has increased compared to any time in the past. 

"The contribution of industry to GDP has already crossed 37 percent," he 
mentioned.

Recently, he said, the wave of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has 
arrived in Bangladesh. 

"As a result, a new trend of knowledge-based and environment-friendly green 
industrialisation has started in the country. The Ministry of Industries is 
providing all possible policy support to the private sector to speed up this 
trend. By continuing this trend, Bangladesh will become a developed and 
prosperous country long before 2041," he added.

Kamal Ahmed Majumder said through honoring the eminent persons as 'CIP 
(Industry) 2021', private sector entrepreneurs will be motivated to use their 
creativity and innovative abilities in the industrial sector.

Zakia Sultana said Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the 
pathfinder in the country's industrialisation.

Among the 44 businessmen, six have been selected under the ex-officio 
category, 25 under large industries, 10 under medium industries, two under 
small industries and one under micro industries category.

Every CIP received a CIP card and will enjoy a number of facilities, 
including priority in seat reservation at government transports in air, road, 
rail and waterways, getting invitation at national events, could get special 
facilities in the government hospitals for ensuring treatment of their spouse 
and children.

The CIPs will be able to use the cards as passes to use the VIP lounge-2 at 
the airports.

The CIPs as ex-officio are Sheikh Fazle Fahim, former president of Federation 
of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Kamran Tanvirur 
Rahman, former president of Bangladesh Employers Federation, Mohammad Ali 
Khokon, president of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, Rupali Haque 
Chowdhury, president of Foreign Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 
AKM Salim Osman, president of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters 
Association and Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury, president of Bangladesh Chambers of 
Industries.

CIPs from the large-scale industries (manufacturing) are Managing Partner of 
Square Pharmaceuticals' Eric S Chowdhury, Chairman of BSRM Steels Ali Hossain 
Akbar Ali, Pran Dairy Ltd Chairman Md Eleash Mridha, Managing Director (MD) 
of Olympic Industries Ltd Mubarak Ali, Deputy Managing Director (DMD) Zaber 
and Zubair Fabrics Ltd Mohammad Abdullah Zaber, MD of ACI Ltd Arif Doula, MD 
of Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd Mustafizur Rahman, DMD of Abdul Monem Group 
ASM Mainuddin Monem, Chairman of Fariha Knit Tex Mohammad Mamun Bhuiyan, MD 
of Square Food and Beverage Anjan Chowdhury, MD of Hams Garments Ltd Md 
Shafiqur Rahman, Badsha Textile Mills Sponsor Director Kamal Uddin Ahmad, Mir 
Ceramic Limited Director Mahreen Nasir, Durable Plastic Ltd Director Uzma 
Chowdhury, Runner Automobiles Ltd Chairman Hafizur Rahman Khan, Winner 
Stainless Steel Mills Ltd Chairman Sohel Rana, Tasniah Fabrics Ltd Sponsor 
Director Ahmed Arif Billah, Shohagpur Textiles Mills Ltd Chairman Abdul Hai 
Sarker, Envoy Textiles Chairman Kutubuddin Ahmed and Confidence Power 
Holdings Limited Vice-Chairman Imran Karim.

CIPs from the large-scale industries (service) are STS Holdings Managing 
Director (MD) Khondoker Monir Uddin, SB Tel Enterprises Ltd MD Zakaria 
Shahid, The Civil Engineers Limited MD Eng Md Atiqur Rahman, Concord Real 
Estate and Development Chairman SM Kamal Uddin and Eastern Housing Ltd 
Chairman Manzurul Islam.

CIPs from the medium-scale industries are Biswas Poultry and Fish Feed Ltd 
Chairman Md Mahbubur Rahman, Incepta Vaccine Limited Vice-Chairman Akter 
Jahan Hasmeen Muktadir, MD of Auko-tex Ltd Abdus Sobhan, MD of Jinnat 
Knitwear Ltd Md Abdul Jabbar, MD of Romania Food & Beverage Ltd Humayun Kabir 
Bablu, MD of Prome Agro Foods Ltd Md Enamul Hasan Khan, Masco Picasso Limited 
Director Fahima Akter, MD of Torque Fashions Ltd Mohammed Kamal Uddin, Jinnat 
Apparels Ltd Chairman Abdul Wahed and MD of M/S Citadel Apparels Ltd Md 
Mahidul Islam.

CIPs from small-scale industry category are Rangpur Foundry Limited Director 
Chowdhury Kamruzzaman and MD of Erfan Agro Food Ltd Md Mahbub Alam.

The government honoured owner of Masco Dairy Enterprise MA Sabur as CIP under 
the micro industry category.