DHL-Star Business Awards today
NR Narayana Murthy, dubbed the Father of the Indian IT Sector by Time magazine, is set to join business leaders, diplomats, and noted citizens today to toast the winners of Bangladesh Business Awards.
Murthy, who founded Infosys in 1981 that went on to become a global leader in technology services and consulting, will deliver the keynote speech at the 18th edition of the awards to be held at the capital’s Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hotel.
The annual event honours the movers and shakers of the corporate world.
This year, two individuals and two companies will be awarded in the categories of Outstanding Woman in Business, Business Person of the Year, Best Financial Institution, and Enterprise of the Year.
DHL Express, a global logistics company, and The Daily Star, the leading English-language newspaper of Bangladesh, introduced the awards in 2000 to recognise the achievements and positive contributions of business houses and individuals who have not only grown but have contributed to the economic development of the country.
It also aims to create an environment for excellence and competitiveness that would drive members of the business community to achieve greater productivity, efficiency, and good governance.
Over the years, the awards shaped up into the most prestigious event in Bangladesh’s business community.
Some notable awardees include business leaders Samson H Chowdhury of Square Group, Syed Manzur Elahi of Apex Group, Amjad Khan Chowdhury of Pran-RFL Group, M Anis Ud Dowla of ACI, and Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman of PHP Family.
Enterprises such as BSRM, MM Ispahani, Bengal Plastic Industries, Concord, Meghna Group of Industries, Rahimafrooz, as well as financial institutions like EBL, Mutual Trust Bank, Brac Bank, City Bank, and IDLC Finance were also awarded.
Lifetime achievement awards were also bestowed on those who have made a difference through their works. Previous winners include M Matiul Islam, the country’s first finance secretary, Nasir A Choudhury, founding managing director of Green Delta Insurance, late MA Samad of Bangladesh General Insurance Company, Laila Rahman Kabir of Kedarpur Tea Company, and Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh.
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