BSRM, PHP among 6 Ctg companies receive Green Factory Award 2025

Six companies from Chattogram, including BSRM Steels, and PHP Ship Breaking, have been honoured with the Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition of their commitment to environmentally sustainable practices, energy efficiency, and high workplace standards.

Among them, BSRM Steels was the sole recipient from the steel industry, while PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries and KR Ship Recycling Yard were recognised from the ship-breaking sector. KDS Textile Mills and Four H Dyeing and Printing were awarded from the textile sector, and Pragoti Industries received the award from the automobile industry.

The award ceremony was held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka today. A total of 30 factories across 16 industrial sectors received this year's award. 

Organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the award ceremony was attended by Labour Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Shakhawat Hossain, as the chief guest. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan was also present as the special guest.

From the garment industry, Dhaka Textile Limited, Ecotex Limited, Fakir Fashion Limited, Tarasima Apparels Limited, Auko Tex Limited, and Square Fashions Limited were recognised for their advanced eco-friendly manufacturing practices.

In addition to KDS Textile Mills and Four H Dyeing and Printing, Akij Textile and Pioneer Denim from the textile sector were also awarded for their commitment to sustainability.

From the electrical and electronics sector, Transcom Electronics, Fair Electronics, and Walton Hi-Tech Industries received the award.

In the food and beverage industry, Akij Food and Beverage and Habiganj Agro Limited were recognised for their environmentally responsible production methods and effective waste management practices.

From the tea sector, Zerin Tea Garden and Mirzapur Tea Garden received the award.

Adzi Trims from the accessories and backward linkage industry and Shoeniverse Footwear Ltd from the leather sector were recognised for their sustainable operations. Karupannya Rangpur Limited from the jute sector and X Ceramics from the tiles industry were also honoured.

From the cosmetics industry, Remark HB Limited and Square Toiletries Ltd were among the recipients, while SK+F Pharmaceuticals represented the pharmaceutical sector. Seven Circle (Bangladesh) Ltd was the sole awardee from the cement industry. 

These awards reflect the government's efforts for eco-friendly industrialisation, lower carbon emissions, and improved compliance across sectors.