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FMCG LEADERSHIP
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (FMCG)
Leadership in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, with evidence of organizational growth, responsible management and lasting business impact.
BANGLADESH C-SUITE AWARDS / 2026
Great leadership
moves nations
forward.
Honouring the vision, integrity and measurable achievements of Bangladesh’s exceptional business leaders.
Nominations open · Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
01 / RECOGNITION
Leadership excellence across sectors and functions
02 / PURPOSE
Celebrating vision, integrity and enduring impact
03 / PARTICIPATION
↓Bangladesh’s distinguished executive community
01 ABOUT THE AWARDS
LEADERS WHO DEFINE WHAT'S NEXT
Recognition for those who lead beyond the title.
A Bangladesh Brand Forum initiative recognising outstanding leaders who build competitive and responsible organisations.
Initiated by Bangladesh Brand Forum, the awards shine a light on leadership that combines strategic foresight with responsible action. Honourees are celebrated not just for results, but for how they create value for their organisations, people and communities.
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Inspiring the NationBangladesh Brand Forum
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Vision
Forward-thinking strategies that build competitive, future-ready organisations.
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Integrity
Transparent decision-making, trust, accountability and principled leadership.
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Impact
Measurable achievements that make a lasting difference to businesses and people.
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Inspiration
Leadership that develops talent and sets higher standards for Bangladesh.
02 AWARD CATEGORIES
LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE ECONOMY
Every dimension of excellence.
Select the category that best reflects the nominee’s leadership role and achievements.
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Financial Institutions)
Strategic leadership in financial services, combining institutional performance, customer trust, governance and resilience.
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RMG LEADERSHIP
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (RMG)
Leadership in ready-made garments, including competitiveness, people development, operational excellence and responsible growth.
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TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Tech)
Executive leadership driving innovation, digital capability, performance and the growth of a technology enterprise.
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DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (NGO / Development Sector)
Organizational leadership with measurable social value, sound governance and a sustainable approach to development impact.
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STARTUP LEADERSHIP
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Startup)
Founding and scaling leadership that builds an innovative, competitive and responsible new enterprise.
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REVENUE ABOVE BDT 1,000 CRORE
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Annual Revenue Over BDT 1,000 Crore)
Executive performance at large-enterprise scale, with attention to strategy, financial outcomes, leadership and business sustainability.
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REVENUE BDT 500–999 CRORE
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Annual Revenue BDT 500–999 Crore)
Leadership excellence within the specified annual revenue band, showing growth, organizational capacity and clear impact.
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REVENUE BDT 100–499 CRORE
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Annual Revenue BDT 100–499 Crore)
Leadership achievements in a growing enterprise, supported by business results, stakeholder outcomes and strategic direction.
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REVENUE BELOW BDT 100 CRORE
CEO / Managing Director of the Year (Annual Revenue Below BDT 100 Crore)
Outstanding executive leadership in a smaller enterprise through adaptability, meaningful results and long-term potential.
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FINANCE
Chief Finance Officer / Finance Director of the Year
Financial stewardship, strategic allocation, governance, risk control and demonstrable contribution to business resilience.
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MARKETING
Chief Marketing Officer / Marketing Director of the Year
Commercial and brand leadership supported by measurable outcomes, consumer insight and long-term brand value.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Chief Human Resource Officer / HR Director of the Year
People strategy, organizational culture, leadership development, inclusion and employee outcomes.
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TECHNOLOGY
Chief Technology Officer / Technology Director of the Year
Technology strategy and execution that advance organizational capability, security, efficiency and innovation.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
Chief Supply Chain Officer / Supply Chain Director of the Year
Supply chain leadership marked by operational reliability, resilience, innovation and measurable value creation.
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DIGITAL
Chief Digital Officer / Digital Director of the Year
Digital transformation leadership delivering adoption, improved experiences and sustainable organizational results.
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INFORMATION
Chief Information Officer / Information Director of the Year
Information systems and data leadership that strengthen organizational performance, security and decision-making.
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OPERATIONS
Chief Operations Officer / Operations Director of the Year
Operational excellence, execution discipline, continuous improvement and cross-functional leadership.
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BUSINESS
Chief Business Officer / Business Director of the Year
Business development and growth leadership grounded in strategy, partnerships, performance and responsible expansion.
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COMMERCIAL
Chief Commercial Officer / Sales Director of the Year
Commercial strategy and execution that strengthen growth, customer relationships and competitive positioning.
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CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer / Corporate Affairs Director of the Year
Stakeholder relations, reputation, policy engagement and responsible communication leadership.
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STRATEGY
Chief Strategy Officer / Strategy Director of the Year
Strategic foresight, organizational transformation and the ability to turn direction into measurable long-term outcomes.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurial vision and execution, creating business value, employment, innovation and a lasting contribution to the economy.
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03 THE ASSESSMENT
A THOUGHTFUL, CREDIBLE PROCESS
Leadership is measured in more than numbers.
The awards’ established assessment framework considers business outcomes alongside leadership character and contribution. Entries are evaluated on the evidence and achievements provided in each nomination.
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Recognising leaders whose decisions elevate organisations and strengthen the nation.
01ProfessionalismLeadership conduct and expertise
02Leadership & role-model impactTeam development and inspiration
03Financial performanceBusiness and organisational results
04Measurable success & inclusivityOutcomes for people and organisations
05Stakeholder managementPartnerships and trust
06Risk managementJudgement, governance and resilience
07InnovationTransformation and future readiness
08External accoladesRecognition and independent validation
04 PARTICIPATION
THE NOMINATION JOURNEY
From nomination to recognition.
A carefully considered process that looks beyond profiles to documented leadership achievements.
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Choose the category
Find the leadership category that best reflects the nominee’s role and achievements.
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Build the nomination
Complete the nominee details, choose a category, and share the supporting documents.
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Assessment & review
Eligible nominations move through the awards’ professional evaluation and advisory process.
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Celebrate excellence
Outstanding leaders are recognised at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards ceremony.
05 KEY DATES
SAVE THE MILESTONES
The road to recognition.
Nominations open on 02 Nov 2026 and close on 15 Nov 2026 at 11:59 PM Bangladesh time. Event date: 23 Nov 2026.
01 / NOMINATIONS OPEN02 Nov 2026
02 / SUBMISSION DEADLINE15 Nov 2026
03 / AWARDS CEREMONY23 Nov 2026
06 ELIGIBILITY & SUPPORT
WHO CAN BE RECOGNISED?
For leaders driving meaningful change.
Eligible nominees include C-suite executives, managing directors and entrepreneurs from local and multinational companies, NGOs, startups and privately owned organisations operating in Bangladesh.
Nominees must meet the relevant category criteria and represent eligible organisations. Nominations from government and religious institutions are not accepted.
Submission deadline: 15 November 2026. Entry fee: BDT 30,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 34,500 total) per submission.
Complete the nomination form ↗07 NOMINATION GUIDELINES
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Nomination Rules & Submission Guidelines
Please review the requirements below before submitting your nomination.
Nominations open02 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 · Entry fee BDT 30,000 + 15% VAT per submission.
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Each participant can submit more than one nomination.
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Each nomination can be submitted in more than one category; in which case, the same nomination in an additional category will be treated as an additional nomination and charged accordingly.
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All nominations for Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2026 must be submitted through the Online Platform. Organizations are requested to fill in all the necessary fields in the mentioned form with adequate information. Please attach all the necessary content materials in a Google Drive and share the link in the online form while submitting. The Google Drive should be including the followings:
- A PowerPoint Presentation based on a given template.*
- Portrait image of the nominee (High-Resolution Images)
- Nomination form (Must be signed/sealed by the nominee)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) (Must be signed/sealed by the authority of the initiative) *
- The impact mentioned should have definite proof.
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Submitting nominations in the following manner would be appreciated:
- There is no requirement to provide hard copies of the documents unless specifically requested.
- The submission should be in accordance with the provided nomination form.
- Each nomination must be submitted through the given PowerPoint presentation and the word limit should be followed strictly.
08 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE NOMINATING
Disclaimer
All applicants are required to review and accept these conditions before submitting a nomination.
Nomination entry feeBDT 30,000 + 15% VATBDT 34,500 payable per nomination, inclusive of VAT. Complete the nomination form to proceed to the available payment methods.
- Information about the candidate will only be used for the selection of Bangladesh C-Suite Awards-2026.
- Bangladesh Brand Forum will strictly maintain the confidentiality of information
- Once submitted for nomination by the organization, the candidate cannot withdraw from the evaluation process.
- Nominees will be contacted by the organizers for further information (if required).
- If any provided information is found false or fabricated, the right of participation of the candidate will be revoked.
- Bangladesh Brand Forum holds the ultimate authority to take any decision deemed necessary for the award.
- Kindly fill-up the form and submit the soft copy.
- Submission Fees of BDT 30,000 + 15% VAT (for each entry) shall be paid along with each entry with an A/C payee cheque in favor of “Brandzeal” at Bangladesh Brand Forum office/ if the organization wishes to make the payments online, the necessary system is already developed and incorporated in our online platform.
A CELEBRATION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP
The next chapter of excellence starts with recognition.
Complete the nomination form with the nominee’s professional details and accessible supporting documents.
Submit a nomination ↗Download Entry Kit Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 · Entry fee: BDT 30,000 + 15% VAT per submission.
09 FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Essential guidance for preparing a thoughtful nomination.
Who can be nominated?＋
Eligible executives, managing directors and entrepreneurs operating in Bangladesh who meet the category criteria and submission rules.
Can one person be nominated in multiple categories?＋
Yes. Each category counts as a separate nomination and is charged BDT 30,000 plus 15% VAT per submission.
How will nominees be evaluated?＋
Nominations are assessed based on demonstrated leadership, business results, inclusion, stakeholder management, governance, innovation and recognised impact.
When can nominations be submitted?＋
Nominations open on 02 Nov 2026 and must be submitted by 15 Nov 2026 at 11:59 PM Bangladesh time.
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