The growth story of Bangladesh is often described through rising graphs and GDP figures. Yet the real narrative lies in the journeys of entrepreneurs, executives and founders who have steered the country from poverty to an economy worth nearly $460 billion.
Bangladesh’s businesses have showcased remarkable dynamism in expanding their reach beyond national borders, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman and CEO of Pran-RFL Group, has been named the recipient of this year’s Business Person of the Year, one of the most prestigious accolades presented at the Bangladesh Business Awards.
Children of the 1990s can relate to the fact that many of them used to rush to their neighbour’s house to watch their preferred television programmes, as televisions were not available in most homes.
While the country’s financial sector is passing through a challenging period with more than a dozen banks with weak financials, City Bank has emerged not only as one of the top lenders but also as a pioneer of financial technology.
Leaving behind a flourishing corporate career to dive headfirst into the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship is not a path many dare to tread.
Bangladesh’s private sector must respond to change with agility, innovation, and collaboration to remain competitive in a rapidly shifting global economy, said Md Miarul Haque, managing director of DHL Express Bangladesh.
In an era when the lines between business and politics often blur, M Anis Ud Dowla, one of the most respected names in Bangladesh’s corporate history, offers a sharp counterpoint. The chairman of Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Ltd believes the two should remain firmly apart, and his own career stands as an argument for why.
The story of Bangladesh is often told through impressive growth charts that portray the nation as an emerging economic force. However, behind these macroeconomic statistics are the people who have fuelled this transformation -- the entrepreneurs whose ambition has lifted a nation from poverty to an economic contender.
M Anis Ud Dowla, chairman of Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Group, has received this year’s Business Excellence Award – Lifetime Achievement for his transformative role in shaping Bangladesh’s industrial sector at the 23rd Daily Star-DHL Business Awards.
The finance adviser urged the private sector to take a leading role in job creation and global expansion
The 23rd edition of the Bangladesh Business Awards was held at the Radisson Hotel in Dhaka
'We must forge a new partnership -- one that has eluded us for the last 53 years,' says The Daily Star editor
The DHL Bangladesh managing director shares his thoughts at the Bangladesh Business Awards
The Daily Star and DHL fondly remember the distinguished winners of previous years
The 23rd edition of the show is taking place at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka
