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 ceremony begins

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

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

The 21st edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held today.

The 21st edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held tomorrow.

The Bangladesh Business Awards ceremony began today at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital to honour the country's businesses for their exemplary contributions to the economy in 2021.

Two companies and two individuals were honoured yesterday at the 17th edition of the Bangladesh Business Awards for their extraordinary success and contribution to the economy.