Fakruddin Biryani wins as Leading Bangladeshi Restaurant

Dhaka : Fakruddin Biryani was honored with the Leading Bangladeshi Restaurant award at the Bangladesh Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2025, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor. The award ceremony was held at InterContinental Dhaka on January 29.

Abdul Khaleque, CEO, Fakruddin received the award on behalf of the restaurant from Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Interim Government on Environment, Forest and Climate Affairs; Ahmed Yusuf Walid, President and CEO of Galaxy Bangladesh Group; Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of The Bangladesh Monitor; and Ziaul Karim, Head of Communications and External Affairs of Eastern Bank PLC.

Fakruddin Biryani is an iconic name in Bangladesh's culinary heritage, with roots tracing back to Nawabi kitchens and a humble school-canteen origin. Renowned for its signature kacchi biryani - slow-cooked aromatic rice with marinated meat and potatoes - the brand played a pivotal role in popularizing the dish nationwide. With multiple branches at home and abroad, Fakruddin maintains unwavering commitment to traditional cooking methods and consistent quality. Its strong brand presence, cultural influence, and dedication to authenticity have established it as a benchmark for Bangladeshi cuisine.