IFIC Bank and Samakal jointly hosted ‘IFIC- Samakal Business Award-2018’ to recognize the special contribution to businesses and individuals in the country’s industries and commerce sector. The entrepreneurs were awarded in a programme held at the Carnival Hall of Bangabandhu International Convention Centre in the city on 12th October, 2019.
Agriculture Minister Dr. Abdur Razzak attended the programme as the chief guest while Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Advisor and Chairman of the IFIC Bank Mr. Salman F Rahman and The Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry's President Mr. Sheikh Fazle Fahim attended as special guest. Samakal's Acting Editor Mr. Mustafiz Shafi presided over the function. IFIC Bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Shah A Sarwar, other higher officials of government and private enterprises were present.
The Founder of PRAN-RFL Group, Amjad Khan Chowdhury is awarded with life time achievement award. The country’s electronics company Walton has been awarded under the best large-scale industry entrepreneur of the year. Three more entrepreneurs were awarded with best female entrepreneur of the year, emerging youth entrepreneur of the year and best SME entrepreneur. The awardees received Tk 2 lakh worth cheque each and crest.