Heralding the stars of business

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Top businessmen and companies are being recognised for their success and contribution to the economy at the 17th edition of the Bangladesh Business Awards.

Two companies and two individuals will be felicitated at the ceremony that is being held at the Radisson Blu hotel, Dhaka.

This year's awards will be handed out in four categories: The Best Financial Institution, Enterprise of the Year, Outstanding Woman in Business, and Business Person of the Year.

Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd was recognised as the best financial institution of the year.

Renata Ltd was recognized as the enterprise of the year and Afsana Asif Soma, managing partner of Asix, was honoured as the outstanding woman in business.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith handed over the trophies to the winners.

DHL Express, the world's leading logistics company, and The Daily Star, the leading English newspaper of Bangladesh, initiated the awards in 2000.