Four companies including Walton have been honored with the ‘Excellence in Investment Award-2025’ for their significant contribution to the country's economy and investment sector.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus handed over the awards at the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 at Hotel Intercontinental in the capital on Wednesday (April 9).

Country’s electronics giant Walton won the award in the local investment category. Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC Managing Director S M Mahbubul Alam received the award from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Mobile financial services provider bKash, Square Pharmaceuticals and Fabrics have also been honored with the ‘Excellence in Investment Award-2025’.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus handed over the awards.

In a special category, an honorary citizenship has been granted to the chairman of the Korean Export Processing Zone.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury and Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi were also present on the occasion.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 organized by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)  at Hotel Intercontinental in the capital.

The summit is showcasing the country's evolving investment opportunities and economic reforms.