Walton MD says private sector efforts needed for nation’s success

Golam Murshed, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, opined that the country is moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who aims to make this country a developed one by 2041. To make the nation a self-reliant one, the Walton MD urged everyone to play their own part without just looking at the government. Only then the country will move forward, he said.

Golam Murshed came up with the remarks at the unveiling ceremony of the book titled 'Swadhinotar 50 Bochor: Dinbodole 50 Nari Agradut (50 years of independence: 50 women pioneers in the changes)' held at the FBCCI Icon Auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday. Women Entrepreneurs Network for Development Association (WEND) organised the event, says a press release received on Monday.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni attended the ceremony as chief guest while Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi was the special guest.

FBCCI President Jashim Uddin, Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited Director Tahmina Afrose Tanna and Giant Textiles' Director Sharmin Islam were among the distinguished guests with President of WEND Nadia Binte in the chair.

Dipu Moni said that the main identity of women is that they are human beings. Women have to overcome the obstacles in front of them with their own strengths and abilities. Women must be brought forward beside men in a bid to implement the potentials of the world.

“Bangabandhu tried to establish a nondiscriminatory society,” she said.

Tipu Munshi said, “Walton has inspired us in many ways… They have been exporting products in various countries, and we expect a lot from them.”