Abdul Awal Mintoo Awarded 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) by the World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation has honored Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Founder of Lal Teer Seed Ltd, Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Ltd, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC, with the 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) award. This global recognition celebrates his extraordinary contributions to transforming food systems, empowering farmers, and strengthening global food security. Both Lal Teer companies are concerns of Multimode Group, founded by Mr. Mintoo in 1981.
The World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in Iowa, USA, recognizes individuals who have made remarkable achievements in improving food quality, quantity, and accessibility. The Foundation’s Council of Advisors—comprising former Heads of State, Ministers, and leaders in agricultural science and policy...

