Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr A Z M Zahid Hossain
has said that Walton is manufacturing high-tech electronics and electrical
products, including refrigerators and televisions, as well as
high-configuration laptops and tablets. The company manufactures everything
from components and parts to fully finished products.
“Walton products offer superior quality and durability at
affordable prices. Alongside creating significant employment opportunities,
Walton is also helping the country save substantial foreign currency through
local production of technology products,” he said.
The Social Welfare Minister made the remarks while
visiting Walton Headquarters at Chandra in Gazipur on Tuesday evening
(September 8, 2026).
During the visit, he witnessed the manufacturing processes
of various world-class, high-tech products, solar power facilities and
environmentally sustainable production practices at Walton Headquarters. The
minister expressed his admiration after gaining first-hand insights into
Bangladesh’s progress in electrical, electronics and high-tech manufacturing,
technological capabilities and export activities.
Upon his arrival at Walton Headquarters, the minister was
welcomed with flowers by Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s Directors S M Rezaul
Alam and S M Monjurul Alam Ovee.
The minister began his visit by watching a video
documentary highlighting the manufacturing processes of various Walton
products. He then toured the display centre showcasing a wide range of
technology products manufactured by Walton.
Later, he visited different manufacturing facilities,
including the PCB or motherboard production plant equipped with
state-of-the-art SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machines. He also visited the
country’s largest floating solar power plant installed at Walton Headquarters
and learned about the company’s technological excellence, quality control,
research and development, and export activities.
Following the visit, the Social Welfare Minister said, “I
previously had mixed perceptions about Walton. I used to think that Walton
perhaps only assembled or reassembled products. But after visiting the factory
today, my perception has completely changed. I am truly impressed.”
Praising Walton’s environmentally sustainable
manufacturing practices, he said, “Walton is using renewable energy, which is a
very good initiative.”
Highlighting the importance of technology-driven
industries to the national economy, the minister said, “We have reached a
certain level of advancement in agriculture and the ready-made garment sector.
To move forward in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we now need to
accelerate the growth of technology-driven industries like Walton.”
“The present government is committed to supporting local
industries. The growth and development of domestic industries will create more
employment opportunities,” he added.
The minister further said, “To support domestic
industrialisation, the government has provided tax and policy support in the
national budget for FY2026-27. Our all-out support for the growth of local
industries will continue.”
