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Walton director gets JCI Young Entrepreneur Award

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25 Oct 2021 12:51:24 | Update: 25 Oct 2021 12:51:24
Walton director gets JCI Young Entrepreneur Award
Walton Director Tahmina Afrose Tanna is receiving the JCI Bangladesh Young Entrepreneurs Award-2021. — Courtesy Photo

Tahmina Afrose Tanna, director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited, has received the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh Young Entrepreneurs Awards - 2021.

Tanna was conferred with the prestigious award for her outstanding contribution towards Bangladesh and the global community, said a press release on Monday.

The award was handed over to Tanna at a function held at Hotel Le Meridien Dhaka on Saturday evening, read the release.

Dr Md Enamur Rahman, the state minister for Disaster Management and Relief, virtually joined the function as chief guest. Member of the parliament Sagufta Yasmin Emily was present as guest of honour while National Commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts Safina Rahman and National President of JCI Bangladesh Niaz Morshed Elite were special guests.

Thanking JCI for awarding her, Tanna said the award would inspire her to work more for the people and the nation.

Tanna is going to bring two new ventures within next year, the release further said.  

JCI is a global organization of young active citizens aged 18 - 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities and invested in the future of the world. It has members in about 124 countries.

Every year, JCI Bangladesh honours young entrepreneurs, business persons of different sectors. This year Walton director Tahmina Afrose Tanna is among others conferred with the awards. 

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