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Bengal Group Director Achieved the CIP Award

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Mr. Humayun Kabir Bablu, the Director of Bengal Group of Industries, was recently honored with the prestigious Commercially Important Person (CIP) Award 2021 for Medium Category Industry by the Ministry of Industries. This esteemed award ceremony recognized 44 outstanding industrialists across various categories for their exceptional contributions to the country’s economy through the establishment of industries, job creation, and increased national revenue in 2021.

The event, graced by Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzak MP as the Chief Guest, was officiated by Zakia Sultana, Secretary of Industry of the Ministry, and attended by Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun MP, State Minister of Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder MP, Cabinet Secretary Md. Mahbub Hossain, and FBCCI President Jashim Uddin.

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun emphasized the meticulous selection process involved in choosing the deserving recipients of the awards, expressing the government’s earnestness and sincerity in recognizing their accomplishments.

Renowned as an industrialist in Bangladesh, Mr. Humayun Kabir Bablu serves as both the Director of Bengal Group of Industries and the Managing Director of RTV. He holds positions on the Board of Directors of various well-established companies in sectors such as media, power generation, hospitality, plastics, food and beverage, and garments. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Los Angeles City College and California State University, respectively.

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FBCCI Urges Action Against Unscrupulous Traders

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The Market Monitoring Committee of FBCCI has urged the concerned market committees to be vigilant in preventing traders from engaging in dishonest practices to earn additional profits.

Md Amin Helaly, Senior Vice-President of FBCCI and Convener of the Market Monitoring Committee, issued this call during a meeting of FBCCI’s Market Monitoring Committee with local market committee leaders at Mohammadpur Town Hall Katcha Market in the capital on Wednesday.

Addressing the meeting as the chief guest, Helaly emphasized the importance of identifying and punishing dishonest businessmen and their associates.

He urged the collection of reports on dishonest traders and their submission to FBCCI, stating, “We will take stringent action against them in collaboration with the government.”

Helaly stated that FBCCI is closely monitoring the market to ensure stability during Ramadan, emphasizing the federation’s role in this regard as a representative of the private sector.

He remarked, “Our efforts will continue in coordination with various government agencies. However, consumers also need to adjust their purchasing habits. Market activities for a month should be more balanced than those on any single day.”

Directors of FBCCI and members of the Bazaar Monitoring Committee were also in attendance at the meeting.

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US Stresses Collaboration with Bangladesh on Key Issues: Blinken

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extends congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on their Independence Day, March 26.

Blinken, on behalf of the United States, sends warm wishes to all Bangladeshis on this significant occasion.

In a statement, Blinken expresses the United States’ eagerness to bolster the partnership and people-to-people connections between the two nations in the coming year.

“The United States takes pride in collaborating with Bangladesh on various critical issues of today, including combating climate change, promoting economic development, addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, supporting global peacekeeping efforts, and tackling global health challenges,” he remarks.

Highlighting the partnership’s role in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, Blinken emphasizes its significance.

“As Bangladesh marks another year of independence, we reiterate our dedication to strengthening democratic governance and safeguarding human rights – endeavors crucial for Bangladesh’s continued prosperity,” he affirms.

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China-Bangladesh Friendship Strengthened, Notes President Xi Jinping

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the robust and deep-rooted political trust between Bangladesh and China, along with their productive collaboration across various sectors, yielding tangible benefits for both nations.

Xi Jinping highlighted Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to independence over the past 53 years, its efforts in economic development, and improvements in livelihoods, laying a strong foundation for the realization of the “Sonar Bangla” dream.

In celebration of Independence Day, Xi Jinping conveyed his congratulations to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin through a letter.

He underscored the longstanding friendship between China and Bangladesh as traditional neighboring nations, noting its continual strengthening.

Xi Jinping expressed his keen interest in advancing the China-Bangladesh relationship and pledged cooperation with President Mohammed Shahabuddin to further enhance high-quality Belt and Road Cooperation and deepen the Strategic Partnership of Cooperation between the two countries.

Simultaneously, Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended separate congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud respectively.

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