29 factories to receive Green Factory Award-2023

The government would give Green Factory Award-2023 to some 29 factories and institutions in 12 sectors out of the internationally acclaimed 213 green factories of the country.

The awards will be given on Sunday marking the World Day for Safety and Health at work.

State Minister for Labour and Employment Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury informed this on Saturday while addressing a press conference at 'Shram Bhaban' at Bijoynagar in the capital.

The sectors under which factories and institutions would receive such award include RMG, textiles, tea, cement, plastic, leather, pharmaceuticals, tiles and ceramics, electric and electronics manufacturer and food processing industries.

Each of the award winning factories and institutions would receive Taka one lakh, a crest, a medal and a certificate as award.