Youth and Entrepreneurs / Startups

Paving the way for future leaders

Paving the way for future leaders

Supply Chain Alliance (SCA), a club at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, has recently wrapped up its flagship event 'Rookie's Inception 3.0'. Rookie's Inception is an initiative that recognises students' potential and strives to unleash their capabilities. It is one of the large


Not every new company is a startup and that's alright

Not every new company is a startup and that's alright

In the age of Shark Tank and Tech Unicorns, where every fledgling company is hailed as the next big thing, it seems we've concocted a special category just for them: ‘startups’. Although in some cases what may sometimes seem like a struggling and confused venture can emerge as the leade

Unleashing the startup saga in 2024

Unleashing the startup saga in 2024

Year 2024, the Year of the Dragon, is set to bring strength, courage, and good fortune. The startup world is no exception. As global economic conditions continue to change, the startup economy encounters a fluid landscape navigating through unique challenges and potential opportunities. Looking at

Embracing creative visions

Embracing creative visions

In the ethereal realm of photography, where moments are immortalised with the click of a shutter, the Bangladesh Youth Photography Exhibit, Season 2, is set to unfold. Orchestrated by Glory Photography Ltd, this event is a testament to the inexhaustible wellspring of talent residing in the youth

Orange Corners Bangladesh onboards second cohort of startups

Orange Corners Bangladesh onboards second cohort of startups

Orange Corners, a global initiative by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, is making significant strides in empowering young entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Commissioned by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh in partnership with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency

New Energy closes USD 2.5 million seed round

New Energy closes USD 2.5 million seed round

Tiger New Energy has successfully closed a 2.5 million USD seed funding round, a notable achievement for green mobility in Bangladesh.  This round is led by Wavemaker Partners, a leading Southeast Asian venture capital firm with a strong track record of backing sustainable and innovative star

10 Minute School secures BDT 0.61 billion Pre-Series A Round

10 Minute School secures BDT 0.61 billion Pre-Series A Round

10 Minute School, a leading K12 and skills development Edtech platform in Bangladesh, announced today the successful closing of its Pre-Series A funding round with BDT 0.61 billion raised, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide high-quality and affordable education to millions of

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