Bangladesh Business Awards 2021
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION / Competent and compliant
Over a decade ago, Kamal Quadir adorned the venue of the launching ceremony of bKash, a nascent mobile financial service provider that he just founded at that time, with some black and white pictures in big frames.
Using tech to bridge learning, skills gap
As the economy continues to thrive and the middle class continues to grow, education and skills improvements will be the most important factors for upward social mobility, said Shahir Chowdhury, co-founder and CEO of Shikho, an educational technology start-up.
More than celebration hallmarks
One leading entrepreneur and two vibrant enterprises in the country were recently crowned with the top echelon of business awards.
ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR / Powered by product variety
Setting prices that reach all segments of society alongside having a myriad of products gives extra mileage to Pran-RFL Group in continuing to expand their business in local and global markets.
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR / Rise of an apparel mogul
Even in 1994, DBL Group, a leading garment exporter, was struggling to survive with less than 300 workers and a small factory in the capital’s Farmgate.
Ready businesses for global market
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, industry experts and legislators must make a concerted effort to build the right environment for local businesses so that they can succeed globally, said RS Subramanian, senior vice-president of DHL Express for South Asia and managing director of DHL Express India.
Taking education to marginalised digitally
It is crucial to provide opportunities to the people who are left behind so that they can flourish and play a role in developing the country, according to Ayman Sadiq, founder and CEO of 10 Minute School.
Govt to do more for private sector
The government is committed to doing more for the private sector to enable it to help Bangladesh turn into an upper-middle-income and a developed economy within the country’s set deadlines, said Planning Minister MA Mannan.
Creative entrepreneurs building up economy
In 2000 when DHL Express, the world’s leading logistics company, and The Daily Star, the most-read English language daily in Bangladesh,