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The Zatiq story of financial intermediary innovations

The Zatiq story of financial intermediary innovations

When the founder of Zatiq, Sultan Moni, came to Bangladesh, he faced a problem all of us face routinely but seldom think much about. He had to pay for almost everything in cash. Being a non-resident Bangladeshi, he couldn't open a mobile financial service (MFS) account, nor could he use his card in


Learnings you need before starting startup

Learnings you need before starting startup

Starting a new business can be a thrilling and gratifying experience, but it is also fraught with challenges and hazards. Learning from the experiences of people who have gone through the process before you is one of the finest methods to boost one's chances of success. While blogs, podcasts, and o

Bangladeshi founder-led team raises Tk 550m in seed funding

Bangladeshi founder-led team raises Tk 550m in seed funding

THE inception of blockchain has made it easier for users to record digital transactions and trace assets in an accurate and decentralised way within a network. The transparency, security, and efficiency of exchanging information through distributed ledger systems make blockchain technology feasible

Reimagining legal services in Bangladesh

Reimagining legal services in Bangladesh

"After my father passed away last year, I had to face a lot of challenges in dealing with legal issues. I didn't know how to claim his accounts from the banks, how to transfer the properties and land or even how to get the official death certificate," said Ahnaf (anonymous). Just like Ahnaf, thousa