19th Bangladesh Business Awards
Businesses thrive defying odds
Businesses in South Asia face obstacles, so they need to show additional courage, imagination and determination compared to their peers in business-friendly nations to operate and become successful.
Govt committed to helping businesses grow
The government is committed to facilitating the growth of business, trade and investment to reach the goal of becoming a developed economy by 2041, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said recently.
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR / It’s all about quality
The market was not developed, skill workforce was not in abundance in the country and finance was tight, but Abdul Muktadir was unfazed when he decided to set up a pharmaceutical company two decades ago.
OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN BUSINESS / Leading the way with resolve
If women want their voices to be heard and supersede all the impediments that come their way, they have to be confident enough to express themselves articulately.
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION / A trailblazer in banking
Dutch-Bangla Bank has become a pioneer in introducing both digital banking means and financial inclusion programmes in order to cater financial services to both tech-savvy youths and underprivileged people.
ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR / A snowballing venture
SM Khaled, managing director of apparel exporter Snowtex Group, has always abided by two things in life: honesty and commitment.
Bangladesh an inspiration for South Asian peers
With rising economic growth over the last few decades, Bangladesh has become a start-up hub where businesses have reached a new height, according to Binod Chaudhary, founder of CG Corp Global.
$150b export opportunity awaits Bangladesh
Bangladesh needs to use the growing e-commerce market and improve the operational efficiency of public and private sectors to seize the opportunities in the global trade, said an industry executive.
