The government is going to recognise 66 exporters with the "National Export Trophy" for being the highest foreign currency earner of the country in 2017-18 financial year.

President Abdul Hamid is expected to hand over the trophies to the winners in a virtual programme tomorrow.

Of the firms, Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Ltd has been named as the top exporter and is going to get the "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Export Trophy" for bringing the highest receipts through shipment of home and specialised textiles, a sector that emerged as a top performer during the onslaught of Covid-19 pandemic.

This is the first time that government declares the "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Export Trophy" to encourage exporters to strive for exporting more goods and services, according to a notification by the commerce ministry on July 29, 2021.

The rest of the companies are set to be awarded the "National Export Trophy" for the highest amount of export receipts. The recognition is being given in three categories -- gold, silver and bronze.

Officials said the selection of the best exporters for the FY2018 was completed last year. But it was not announced due to the Covid-19 pandemic.