Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) - The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited in Bangladesh has launched 'HSBC Export Excellence Awards" for the year 2010 - with the aim to recognize the business excellence of the exporters of Bangladesh.
Introduced last year, this is an initiative to acknowledge the contribution of the enterprises that position the "Made in Bangladesh" brand through their exports to the global marketplace.
'HSBC Export Excellence Awards 2010' will be given in five categories- Exporter of the Year - RMG & Textiles, Group A: Annual export turnover US$ 50 Million or more, Group B: Annual export turnover less than US$ 50 million, Exporter of the Year- EPZ Enterprises: Companies in the Export Processing Zones of Bangladesh, Exporter of the Year-Traditional and Emerging Sectors: Annual export turnover (non RMG/Textiles) US$ 3 million or more and Exporter of the Year- SMEs : Annual export turnover (non RMG/Textiles) less than US$ 3 million.
In addition to the recognition and accolades of the awards, the winners will also receive national and international exposure.
HSBC is one of the leading international banks in Bangladesh facilitating nearly 9 percent of the country's total exports.
Reiterating HSBC's committed support to the exporters of Bangladesh, Sanjay Prakash, ChiefExecutive Officer of HSBC Bangladesh said, "Across the world, we are known as the specialists in international trade. Unparalleled global connectivity and deep-rooted presence in all major markets give HSBC a unique edge."
Nomination forms and complete details of the Award program can be found in the www.hsbc.com.bd website. Deadline for submission of nomination is April 21, 2011. Bangladesh Brand Forum is HSBC's knowledge partner in this initiative.
BBN/SSR/AD-21Mar11-9:39 am (BST)