In recognition of his contribution to business, Omicon Group's Chairman, Engr. Mehedi Hasan-has been honoured at the 3rd Edition of "Asia's 100 Greatest Brand and Leaders 2018'' in Singapore.
He has been conferred with the 'Global Asian of the Year Award 2018" while his business house-Omicon Group has been awarded with the 'Fastest Growing Brand Award.' The awarding ceremony was held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.
Singaporean Parliament Member Patrick TayTeck Guan handed over the award. The awarding process was reviewed by leading advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers P.L.
United Arab Emirates' Ambassador in Singapore Mohamed Omar Abdulla Balfaqeeh, Sri Lanka's acting High Commissioner in Singapore OL Ameer Ajwad and Laos' Ambassador Khonepheng Thammavong witnessed the event along with other esteemed dignitaries from Singapore, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Malaysia, as the key leaders from business and government sectors congregated to facilitate fresher avenues of economic cooperation, first-hand networking and investment opportunities in the Asian region.
The Summit also highlighted the social and economic progress Asia has achieved and worked as a platform where distinguished delegates engaged in intense discussion of various socio-economic challenges that exist in Asia and how to overcome those barriers. Hasan was one of six business leaders among more than 300 delegates to be invited for the panel discussion.
Hasan has enlightened more than 30 million students by introducing the web printing in 2008. This new development in printing industry revolutionized entire education system and paved way for 21st-century educational mindset in Bangladesh.
In an interview Hasan said that throughout the history of the company, we have pursued a strategy of growth that has made the company one of the most reputable names in publishing, printing, distribution and retail in the Asia-Pacific. Our philosophy of enriching life through knowledge transcends boundaries of geography and culture. In line with this vision, our products reach across the globe in 11 languages, and our publishing network spans Asia, Europe and the USA.
Hasan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Omicon's clients, business associates, colleagues and patrons for this achievement and asked for continuous support and prayers so that Omicon Group can set higher milestones and make positive contribution to economic growth of Bangladesh.