Standard Chartered and Channel i has jointly announced the launch of Standard Chartered – Channel i Agrow Award 2021, at a press conference held in Dhaka recently.
A press release on Sunday said that this is the seventh iteration of the award launched by Standard Chartered and the third time it is being held in partnership with Channel i.
Agrow Award recognizes the best performing individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to the agriculture sector of the country. Like last year, exemplary contributions will be recognised in 10 categories: Farmer of the Year – Male; Farmer of the Year – Female; Heroes for Change; Best Journalist (Agriculture); Jury Special; Best Agricultural Organization in Research, Innovation and Technology; Best Agricultural Organization in Support & Execution; Best Agricultural Exporter, Best Community as Disaster Fighter and Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, the Jury Special category will have particular focus on indigenous farming, both at the individual or organisational levels, the release said.
Mentioning the contribution of agriculture in this country, Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank said, “Through Agrow Award, I am happy to have partnered with Channel i in honouring the changemakers of this sector for their bravery, innovation and sheer hard work, all of which contributes immensely to our nation’s continued progress and prosperity.”
Faridur Reza Sagar, Managing Director, Channel i, said, “We think, along with the government, individuals and organisations have an important role to play in taking this sector forward. If through this award we are able to add to their impetus to move forward, we will consider that to be our success.”
Shykh Seraj, Director and Head of News, Channel I, said, “Honouring the best individuals and organisations within the sector each year is our effort to showcase these success stories. I thank Standard Chartered for partnering us on this wonderful initiative.”
