Grameenphone, the Connectivity Partner to Digital Bangladesh, has won the “Corporate HR Award 2022” for its sincere efforts to ensure ideal HR practices in Bangladesh. The prestigious accolade was handed over to Grameenphone at the inaugural ceremony of the “FBHRO-UIU 5th HR Convention 2022”, organized by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organization (FBHRO), at UIU Multipurpose Hall, Dhaka, on November 25, 2022.
Chief Guest of the event, Dr. Dipu Moni MP, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Education, attended the event virtually. Special Guests Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Taher, Hon’ble Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh; and Prof. Dr. Abul Kashem Mia, Pro Vice-Chancellor & VC (In-charge), UIU; also graced the event with their presence. On behalf of Grameenphone, Acting Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) K M Sabbir Ahmed received the “Corporate HR Award 2022”. Among other present Grameenphone officials were Shaila Rahman, Head of Business Partner & Circle HR and Syed Masud Mahmood, Head of Talent & People Development.
FBHRO is an apex umbrella body of non-profit associations and organizations engaged in human resources management and development in Bangladesh. Grameenphone was chosen by the FBHRO award committee for its display of genuine integrity in the areas of Corporate Perception, Modern HR Practices, Sustainability Practices, HR Expenditure and HR Disclosure.
“At Grameenphone, we are at the crossroads of transforming our workforce, leadership, and capabilities to become future-ready tech service leaders. While we have been keen on acquiring future-ready capabilities through upskilling, we are equally focused on delivering our Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) goals. In this pursuit of unleashing the potential of digitalization in Bangladesh, employee physical and mental well-being remains a top of our priority in our agenda. I am happy that our efforts have been recognized and I believe it will inspire more corporate citizens in Bangladesh to act responsibly.” said Syed Tanvir Husain, Chief Human Resources Officer, at Grameenphone.
