Walton wins ‘Enterprise of the Year’ award

Bangladeshi tech giant Walton has been honoured with the ‘Enterprise of the Year’ title at the 23rd edition of the Bangladesh Business Awards.

The prestigious award was jointly presented by global logistics service provider DHL Express and leading English daily The Daily Star, according to a media statement issued on Thursday.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. received the ‘Best Enterprise of the Year’ award for the second time for its outstanding contribution to the national economy through reshaping Bangladesh’s electronics market, moving from import dependence to global competitiveness.

Earlier in 2014, Walton also recognised with the most prestigious Bangladesh Business Awards

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed as the chief guest handed over the awards to Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s Managing Director S M Mahbubul Alam at the gala event of “23rd DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards” at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in the capital recently.

Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin was also present as special guest.

DHL Express Bangladesh’s Managing Director Md. Miarul Haque and The Daily Star’s Editor Mahfuz Anam were also present at the function.     

Walton Hi-Tech’s Managing Director S M Mahbubul Alam thanked the organisers and other related individuals for recognizing Walton as the Best Enterprise of the Year.

He said that this award has been achieved due to the trust, love and support of wide range of customers, well-wishers and general investors of Walton.

“Now, we are moving ahead with the vision of turning Walton into one of the best global brands as well as emerging Bangladesh as the hub of advanced, innovative and environment friendly smart electronics and hi-tech products manufacturing country,” he added.

At present, ‘Made in Bangladesh’ tagged Walton brand products are being exported to more than 50 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and America.

S M Mahbubul Alam said this recognition will further accelerate Walton’s progress in global market expansion.” 

Since 2000, the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards honour leaders whose innovation, resilience, and vision are shaping the nation’s economy. In the 23rd edition of the Bangladesh Business Awards, total of three individuals and two orgnisations, including Walton, have been honoured under five categories: Business Person of the Year, Best Financial Institution of the Year, Best Enterprise of the Year, Outstanding Woman in Business, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.