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Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and The Bonik Barta jointly honoured young and promising entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and The Bonik Barta honoured three bright entrepreneurs for their outstanding contribution in country's economy. This was the sixth time BIDS and Banik Barta jointly honoured young entrepreneurs at the annual award giving ceremony on 9 April,2019 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel .

Honorable Planning Minister Mr. MA Mannan and Honorable Commerce Minister Mr. Tipu Munshi handed out the "Talented Entrepreneurs Award 2019" to Md Abul Kalam Azad, Chairman of Azizu Recycling and E-Waste Company, Habibur Rahman Jewel, Chief Executive Officer of Moonlight Pet Flakes Industry, and Md Mahmudul Hasan, Chairman of Rokomari.com, the online book shop.

Dr. KAS Murshid, Director General of the BIDS, congratulated the winners for their contribution to innovation and economy. Dewan Hanif Mahmud, editor of the Bonik Barta, also spoke at the event, which was also attended by academicians, researchers and eminent people from all walks of life.

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