While more than a dozen banks in Bangladesh are struggling to stay afloat, Pubali Bank, which has emerged as one of the leading private commercial lenders, stands as a glowing example of how to traverse difficult times.

Although the steel industry is crucial for developing modern economies, Bangladesh was completely devoid of one until the year 1952.

Khadi Fest 2024 is set to begin on January 19 at the Aloki Convention Centre in the capital’s Tejgaon

Past Winners Of Bangladesh Business Awards

Bangladesh would have to go a long way to raise its logistics sector up to the level of that of comparator countries such as India and Vietnam, said a top industry official.  

Although the jute industry of Bangladesh continues to struggle despite offering an array of eco-friendly products that could diversify the country’s export basket, Mosammat Shirajum Munira has done some remarkable work in this field.

Through sheer determination, innovation, and audacity, Syed Manzur Elahi became a name synonymous with the success of Bangladesh’s leather and footwear industry.

Although the banking sector in Bangladesh is facing multiple challenges, including an alarming amount of bad loans, Brac Bank has been able to strengthen its financial health by keeping its values at the core of every activity.

He could have fulfilled the dream of his student life of becoming a civil engineer or a doctor. He had even prepared for it, retaining both mathematics and biology in his array of subjects for the intermediate level of education.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has described the Bangladesh Business Awards, an initiative of The Daily Star and DHL Express Bangladesh, as an exceptional event.

Businesspersons, industrialists and entrepreneurs have taken Bangladesh forward but their hard work and contribution were largely unrecognised.

A bank, a business tycoon, a woman entrepreneur and a celebrated industrialist were felicitated yesterday at the 21st Bangladesh Business Awards for their pioneering efforts and outstanding achievements.

Syed Manzur Elahi, the chairman of Apex Group, has charted an inspiring entrepreneurial journey.

Says Md Miarul Haque, managing director of DHL Express Bangladesh

The founder and CEO of Sutar Kabbo has contributed in helping financially disadvantaged women living in rural areas

Apex Group Chairman Syed Manzur Elahi has an inspiring entrepreneurial journey

The bank paid the highest tax of Tk 1,024.7 crore in 2022. 

Veteran businessman AKM Mosharraf Hussain is the managing director of leading garment exporter Standard Group.

DHL and The Daily Star are organising the show at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital

DHL and The Daily Star are organising the show at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital