The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh has launched the third edition of the ‘HSBC Business Excellence Awards’. The programme aims to celebrate the successful entrepreneurs and organisations for their significant contributions to Bangladesh’s growth journey and achievements in their sectors. This year, the theme of the awards is: ‘Bangladesh: Proudly Resilient, Globally Excellent’.
The HSBC Business Excellence Awards is assisted by programme partners: Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh andThe British High Commission Dhaka. Adjudication will be done by a Jury Board comprising members from HSBC senior management team, Ministry of Commerce and British High Commission Dhaka. Winners will be selected based on aspects such as annual contribution to the national exports and economy, diversity, responsibility, sustainable business practices, governance strengths, regulatory compliance etc.
The awards programme is not exclusive to HSBC customers and is open to all enterprises and entrepreneurs operating in Bangladesh. There is no entry fee or financial recognition.
Commenting on the initiative Md Mahbub ur Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bangladesh remarked, “HSBC Bangladesh has been supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in their growth journey for the last 27 years. We are delighted to be recognising the exceptional businesses who have contributed to Bangladesh’s trade growth, fulfilled domestic demand or facilitated development of infrastructure as Bangladesh prepares to thrive in a post-LDC graduation scenario.”
Gerard Haughey, Country Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Bangladesh said, “Through these awards, we recognise the achievements of the country’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs and recognise their relentless efforts to make Bangladesh’s mark in the global arena. We are proud to be playing our role in supporting those who are dynamic, resilient and making a difference to create an even more powerful economy.”
Talukdar Noman Anwar, Country Head of Communications, HSBC Bangladesh, also spoke at the launch conference and shared the rules and regulations of the programme.
Nomination forms and other details of the programme are available at business.hsbc.com.bd/bea. Organisations can also nominate others for any categories of the programme. The nomination phase is open until 1 October 2023.
