When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.

The Bangladesh Bank has once again renewed the interim licence of Nagad as the Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) could not form a subsidiary to run the mobile financial service within the deadline.

Bangladesh has a lot of unexplored beauty. For example, the Laldia forest and sea beach in Barguna provide a unique opportunity to enjoy both the tranquillity of the forest and the murmur of the sea, but not many people in the country are aware of this hidden gem.

A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.

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.

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.