DHAKA, Nov 23, 2025 – The spotlight turned to female leadership this Saturday as Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh recognized five exceptional businesswomen with the "Best Woman Entrepreneur Awards." The ceremony served as the emotional and celebratory climax of the 3rd annual "Women Entrepreneurship Networking Session," a flagship event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025.
Hosted at Daffodil Plaza, the event was jointly organized by GEN Bangladesh, the Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DIU), and the Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI). While the session brought together over 150 attendees for networking and mentorship, the evening’s defining moment was the recognition of hard-earned success.
Celebrating Vision and Resilience The awards were presented to honor entrepreneurs who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, business resilience, and significant contributions to the national economy. The recipients received their crests from high-profile dignitaries, including Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Group CEO of Daffodil Group, and Dr. K. M. Hasan Ripon, Managing Director of GEN Bangladesh.
Speaking on the impact of these awards, Dr. K. M. Hasan Ripon noted that the initiative is about more than just a trophy.
"This event is a movement," he stated. "Celebrating these inspiring women and providing them a global platform is central to our mission of building an inclusive entrepreneurial landscape."
A Platform for Growth The awards ceremony highlighted the vital role women play in Bangladesh's startup ecosystem. Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman emphasized that empowering these ventures is an "economic powerhouse" strategy necessary for national progress.
Beyond the recognition, the winners and participants were promised continued support. GEN Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to promoting these highlighted startups on its global platform, ensuring that the "Best Woman Entrepreneur" titleholders gain international visibility to scale their ventures further.
The event concluded with a renewed sense of purpose, as these five winners stand as testaments to what is possible when innovation meets determination in Bangladesh's thriving business landscape.