Walton, a leading Bangladeshi brand, has been awarded the prestigious 'Excellence in Investment Award 2025' by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) for its significant contributions to the country's economic development.

The award was presented in recognition of Walton's impactful investments in the electronics and high-tech industries under the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) category.

The award was handed over to Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC's Managing Director, S M Mahbubul Alam, by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at the 'Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025' on Wednesday.

BIDA's Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury and Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi were also present at the ceremony.

In his response, S M Mahbubul Alam expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasising Walton's commitment to fostering sustainable growth and creating employment opportunities.

He highlighted Walton's investments in the country's electronics sector, which have generated employment for around 100,000 people. "Walton has been achieving new milestones in the production and export of import-substitute products, and this award is a testament to those efforts," he said.

He also underscored Walton's alignment with the government’s vision of building a green and carbon-free Bangladesh. “As part of its sustainability initiatives, Walton has already installed a 6.5 MW rooftop solar power project at its headquarters in Gazipur and is currently implementing another 13.5 MW project. The company has plans to expand its solar energy capacity to 50 MW across its industrial facilities,” he said.

The 'Excellence in Investment Award 2025' is part of BIDA’s efforts to recognise and encourage successful investors who have made special contributions to Bangladesh's investment sector over the past three fiscal years (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24).