Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has been honoured with the Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award for the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to exemplary human resource management.
The award was presented during the 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, organised by the Institute of Directors (IOD) at Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai.
The accolade was received on behalf of GSL by Jahangeer Alam Ansari, Director (Finance), and Priya Bhagat, Deputy General Manager (HR). The recognition underscores the organisation’s continued focus on fostering a progressive workplace culture, strengthening employee engagement and implementing best-in-class HR practices.
The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded as one of the benchmarks of corporate excellence, celebrating organisations that demonstrate high standards of governance, innovation and people management.
The honour reflects GSL’s sustained efforts toward building an empowering and performance-driven work environment while aligning its human resource strategies with broader organisational goals.
Southeast Bank PLC. proudly celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of 53 meritorious students, all of whom are children of the Bank’s dedicated employees. These students earned remarkable results in 2025—securing GPA-5 in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams and achieving six A Grades in their O-Level examinations.
To honor their hard work and excellence, the Bank organized a special award ceremony filled with pride, joy, and celebration. The event served as a platform to not only appreciate the students but also to recognize the unwavering support of their families. Students were presented with crests, certificates, and thoughtful gifts as tokens of appreciation. The occasion aimed to uplift the morale of employees and reinforce a culture of academic encouragement and family value within the Bank.
The prestigious event was graced by the honorable Chairman of Southeast Bank, Mr. M. A. Kashem, who attended as the Chief Guest. He personally handed over the awards to the students and delivered an inspiring speech. In his remarks, he lauded the dedication, focus, and perseverance of the students and acknowledged the crucial role played by parents and families in nurturing such success.
“Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Their achievements reflect not only personal excellence but also the nurturing environment provided by their families and institutions. Southeast Bank takes pride in celebrating and supporting such brilliance,” said Mr. Kashem.
This initiative marked a historic moment for Southeast Bank as it was the first such recognition program in the Bank’s history. It was widely applauded across all levels of the organization. The celebration fostered a deep sense of pride and happiness among employees, highlighting the Bank’s genuine investment in the well-being and success of its workforce and their families.
Since taking office, Mr. M. A. Kashem has championed a number of employee-focused initiatives, including comprehensive insurance services and now this landmark felicitation program. These programs underscore the Bank’s broader commitment to employee welfare, educational development, and corporate social responsibility.
The ceremony concluded on a high note with words of encouragement for the young achievers, motivating them to continue striving for excellence in all their future academic and professional pursuits.
