Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL) Rupali Haque Chowdhury has been prestigiously recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) (Industry) by the government.
She has received this for her commendable leadership as the President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the year 2021, reads a press release.
The accolade celebrates the remarkable performance and invaluable contributions of industry pioneers, who have played a significant role in the nation's economic growth.
The grand ceremony, held at the InterContinental Dhaka on Monday witnessed the presentation of the award to Rupali Chowdhury by Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, the minister of Agriculture.
The event was graced by Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, who attended as the chief guest.
Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, minister of Industries; Kamal Ahmed Majumder, deputy minister of Industries; and Md Jashim Uddin, president of FBCCI, were present as special guests.
The event was chaired by Zakia Sultana, secretary of the Ministry of Industries.
Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the award, Rupali Chowdhury stated: “As the guardian of industrial establishments, the Ministry of Industries can act as a one-stop service center for approval of various industry-friendly laws and regulations. Coordination between different ministries can ease and pacify our operational processes.”
“There should also be an opportunity for heads of multinational organizations established through foreign investment to get recognition as CIP. As a result, they will be encouraged to contribute more to the economy of Bangladesh in the future,” she added.
In alignment with its Vision 2041, the Government of Bangladesh has been actively encouraging commercial leaders and industry experts to foster innovation within their respective sectors.
To expedite this process, the government has the provision to designate a maximum of 60 Commercially Important Persons from large, medium and small-scale industries.
CIPs get exclusive national facilities, which contribute to their ongoing success.
Rupali Chowdhury, renowned for her exemplary roles as the MD of Berger Paints Bangladesh and President of FICCI, has previously received this prestigious recognition eight times.