Dhaka: A total of 30 factories from 16 industrial sectors have been honoured with the prestigious ‘Green Factory Award 2025’ for their commitment to environmentally sustainable industrial practices. Adviser to the Ministries of Labour and Employment and Shipping Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain today awarded the representatives of the industries as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was attended by Adviser to the Ministries of Industries and Housing and Public Works Adilur Rahman Khan as the special guest, while Labour and Employment Affairs Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman presided over the proceedings. The recipients of the award spanned a variety of sectors, reflecting a widespread commitment to sustainable practices across the industry.
In the garments sector, companies such as Dhaka Textile Limited, Ecotex Limited, Fakir Fashion Limited, Tarasima Apparels Limited, Auko Tex Limited, and Square Fashions Limited were recognised for implementing environmentally friendly production processes. Within the textile sector, Akij Textile, Pioneer Denim, KDS Textile Mills, and Four H Dyeing and Printing were acknowledged for their sustainable initiatives.
The electric and electronics sector also saw recognition, with Transcom Electronics, Fair Electronics, and Walton Hi-Tech Industries receiving accolades. Akij Food and Beverage and Habiganj Agro Limited, from the food and beverage industry, were honoured for their eco-friendly production and waste management practices. The tea industry was represented by Zareen Tea Garden and Mirzapur Tea Garden, while Pragoti Industries was recognised from the automobile sector.
Additional awards were given to Adzi Trims from the accessories and backwards linkage industry, and Shoeniverse Footwear Limited from the leather industry, acknowledging their sustainable operations. Karupannya Rangpur Limited from the jute industry and X Ceramics from the tiles industry were also honoured.
The cosmetics sector saw Remark HB Limited and Square Toiletries among the recipients, with SKF Pharmaceuticals receiving recognition in the pharmaceutical category. In the ship-breaking industry, PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries and KR Ship Recycling Yard were awarded, while Khulna Shipyard was recognised in the shipbuilding sector.
Furthermore, BSRM Steels was awarded from the steel industry, and Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Limited received recognition in the cement industry, rounding out the diverse group of honourees committed to sustainable industrial practices.