International Beverages Private Limited, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, has recently been awarded the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2020 for the first time, a press release said Monday.
International Beverages Private Limited has been contributing to the economic development of the country in many ways since it commenced operations in Bangladesh. In recognition of its contribution, this company has recently been conferred the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2020 in Food sub-category under Large Industry.
The National Productivity Organization (NPO), which was formed in 1989, is an association under the Ministry of Industry. Every year, NPO would give out the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award to the most deserving organizations and companies that contribute to the economy through creating employment opportunities and promoting technological innovations.
This year, a total of 26 companies in 5 different categories have been awarded with the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2020. An award-giving ceremony was held at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka on 29 May 2022. Minister of Industries, Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun handed over the award to the recipients. Kamal Ahmed Majumder, MP, State Minister of Industries and Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu, Senior Vice President, FBCCI, were also present as special guests in the award ceremony. Mohsinul Haque, Director of Human Resources from International Beverages Private Limited received the award on behalf of International Beverages Private Limited.
Tapas Kumar Mondal, Managing Director, International Beverages said, “As a 100% foreign direct investment, we have been investing in Bangladesh and creating multi-faceted economic inclusion through sustainable practices, job opportunities & youth skill development. We are delighted that our contribution has been recognized and it will encourage us to do more for the society and the country in a greater sense.”
Marcelo Boffi, President, The Coca-Cola Company’s Bottling Investments Group said, “At Coca-Cola, everything we do stems from staying true to our purpose: to refresh the world and make a difference. We make brands and products that people love while building a more sustainable future for our business and for the planet.”
