Bangladesh’s economy has gone from a basket case to being a model case study for economic development across the globe.

The adoption of digital technology has significantly transformed Bangladesh’s financial sector in the last one-and-a-half decades, bringing millions under banking services that have even reached the village level.

Dhaka Bank has been popular for ensuring “Excellence in Banking”, which was recognised through various awards and accolades over time, lastly the Asiamoney Best Investment Bank Award 2022.

Within just 11 years since inception, bKash is accelerating financial inclusion and has become a ubiquitous fintech forerunner across the country.

The unprecedented challenges thrown out by the Covid-19 pandemic made us harness the power of digital technology.

I firmly believe that the most valuable capital or asset of MTB is the trust placed in us by our clients and the communities we serve.

The core competencies of IDLC have always been its focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer-centricity. Based on these core competencies, the SME Division, which started its journey in 2006 with only 6 employees, has now become the largest contributor to the organisation’s asset portfolio.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended CSR initiatives provide training to young people so that they can equip themselves with the required skills and contribute to the growth of the country.  

Accepting of digital payment through the personal retail account could pave the way for the country’s cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) to avail loans from banking channels, experts said today.

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.

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.

In 2000 when DHL Express, the world’s leading logistics company, and The Daily Star, the most-read English language daily in Bangladesh,

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.

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.

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.

Past winners of Bangladesh business awards

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.

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.

One leading entrepreneur and two vibrant enterprises in the country were recently crowned with the top echelon of business awards.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended engaging more young people in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to make those projects more effective and sustainable.