BDPreneurs.org researches stories of impactful people and organizations of Bangladeshi origin.
BDPreneurs.org is a non-profit initiative of Strings Inc, a Bangladeshi-led global venture studio. BDPreneurs.org researches and publishes stories of successful, inspiring and impactful people and organizations of Bangladeshi origin.
Discover how Mulytic is propelling Bangladesh onto the world stage with innovative smart technology solutions.
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Based in Munich, Germany, this cutting-edge data energy company is revolutionising various industries through collaborations with top-tier companies such as Renault, Hermes, DHL, Mercedes Benz Energy and more.
Meet the powerhouse behind groundbreaking pharmaceutical innovation - Team Pharma!
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Nestled in the picturesque city of Rajshahi, Team Pharmaceuticals Limited stands as a beacon of innovation and quality in the domestic pharmaceutical industry. Established in 2017, this dynamic company, a proud subsidiary of the esteemed Team Group, has swiftly become a key player in the highly comp...
Breaking barriers and leading the charge! Bangladesh shines as the top contender in global software development growth according to the latest GitHub report.
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Recent data from GitHub has positioned Bangladesh at the forefront of global software development growth, with the country experiencing the highest year-over-year increase in developer accounts. According to figures released by GitHub on January 18, as part of its Innovation Graph project, Banglades...
Apon Bazaar, a local ecommerce marketplace, has recently raised an investment of USD 1.5 million in a pre-seed round.
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Apon Bazaar, a local ecommerce marketplace, has recently raised an investment of USD 1.5 million in a pre-seed round. As per Apon Bazaar, this investment came from several local and foreign investors, including Startup Bangladesh and the US-based venture capital firm Village Capital.
Bangladeshi robotics team “Robonium Bangladesh” clinched the fifth position at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2023 held in Panama.
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Bangladeshi robotics team “Robonium Bangladesh” clinched the fifth position at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2023 held in Panama. The young team, consisting of Israfil Shaheen Arannya, a grade 12 student at Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur, as well as Qazi Mostahid Labib and Tafsir...
Shothik AI, a Bangladeshi AI-based startup has recently been chosen to be a part of the Google for AI Startup Cloud Program.
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Shothik AI, a Bangladeshi AI-based startup has recently been chosen to be a part of the Google for AI Startup Cloud Program. The accelerator from Google aims to connect the best of Google’s products and people to empower emerging startups to scale their business.
Coca-Cola, one of the country’s leading beverage companies has announced Ju-un Nahar Choudhury as the new Managing Director of Coca-Cola Bangladesh Limited.
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Coca-Cola, one of the country’s leading beverage companies has announced Ju-un Nahar Choudhury as the new Managing Director of Coca-Cola Bangladesh Limited.
Three times the charm! Congratulations to Team Bangladesh for clinching the title of World Champion at the NASA Space Apps Challenge for the third time!
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Team Voyagers of Bangladesh has become the world champion in the best storytelling category at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2023.
Breaking barriers and making waves: Wind.app secures $3.8 million in pre-seed funding from top investors like Global Founders Capital and Spartan Group, aiming to revolutionize borderless payments.
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Within a short few months of going live, renowned investors like Global Founders Capital and Spartan Group have placed their bets on Wind.app, raising $3.8 million in pre-seed funding. The finance start-up wants to make borderless payments a reality for everyone.
Recapping the buzzworthy tales of innovation and ambition that shaped 2023! Dive into the most talked-about startup stories with us.
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In 2023, the country’s startup sector, known for its agility and forward-thinking approach, has seen remarkable growth and diversification. Here are the biggest startup headlines from 2023:
Meet Sadia Khanom, 11, a fifth grader at Thimchori Government Primary School and a Little Agriculturist.
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Supported by WFP and FAO, the Little Agriculturist is an innovative addition to the national school feeding progarmme. Its goal is to improve dietary diversity of schoolchildren through cultivation of school gardens, using climate- and nutrient-sensitive crop production techniques, and led by childr...
Cultivating change: Agromukam, the agritech e-commerce platform, is set to empower Bangladesh's farmers.
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With a vision to bring sustainable smile on the face of farmers and building the next big thing in Bangladesh’s agricultural ecosystem, Agromukam BD Ltd is fast becoming a trusted name in the Agritech E-commerce sector in the country.
Fueling the future: Hishab, the AI startup, secures a BDT 2 crore investment from Startup Bangladesh.
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Hishab Technologies Limited, a startup focusing on telephony-driven conversational engines powered by generative AI has received an investment of BDT 2 crore from Startup Bangladesh Limited.
Apparel exports from Bangladesh hit a milestone last year fetching an all-time high of nearly $47 billion.
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Apparel exports from Bangladesh hit a milestone last year fetching an all-time high of nearly $47 billion, eclipsing the previous record set in 2022 by about 10.27 percent, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
Diving into innovation: Seaqua, the blue-tech startup, secures new investment to revolutionize the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
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In a strategic move that signals a paradigm shift in Bangladesh’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, Seaqua, the Dhaka-based blue-tech startup, announced today that it has secured a USD 6-figure investment from influential Middle East investors. The company didn’t disclose the exact figure and in...
Breaking records and reaching new heights! Bangladesh achieves a milestone with a remarkable $5.31 billion in exports for December 2023.
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Bangladesh’s merchandise export earnings reached a pinnacle for the year in December at nearly $5.31 billion, as per data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) today (2 January).
Breaking barriers and making waves: Hasibul Hasan Ahmed, a final-year Computer Science student, secures a $2000 seed grant for his groundbreaking research on 'Community and Conservation' with support from National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy.
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Hasibul Hasan Ahmed, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Brac University, received a $2000 seed grant for his research externship on ‘Community and Conservation’ from the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy.
The Aspire to Innovate -a2i is working towards simplifying citizen services and making them more accessible by using modern and integrated information technology.
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The Aspire to Innovate -a2i is working towards simplifying citizen services and making them more accessible by using modern and integrated information technology.
Bangladesh is set to become the world’s 20th largest economy by 2038 owing to continued economic growth, according to a forecast by the London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
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Bangladesh is set to become the world’s 20th largest economy by 2038 owing to continued economic growth, according to a forecast by the London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on Wednesday.
Celebrating innovation and investment as Startup Bangladesh fuels the future with a BDT 1 crore investment in Alice Labs.
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Startup Bangladesh Limited, the government-backed venture capital firm, has recently invested BDT 1 crore in Alice Labs, an AI-based sales and support platform for online businesses.
Journeying from humble roots to building an empire – the remarkable story of Fazlur Rahman. Explore the inspiring tale that defies expectations.
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After his father was stricken by paralysis, Rahman was forced to leave school and assume responsibility for his family by taking over a grocery shop in Old Dhaka’s Gandaria locality.
Embark on the Entrepreneurship Journey with us as we share three inspiring stories and unveil 14 invaluable lessons.
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(I wrote this essay before a talk I was recently invited to give before a small group of aspiring young green entrepreneurs at the Second In-person Mentoring Workshop of YUVA, organized by Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI). The talk was much shorter. What follows is a longer written v...
Bangladesh has become the top knitwear exporter in the European Union for the first time, overtaking China, thanks to the duty facility available under the bloc’s generous Everything but Arms (EBA) scheme.
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Bangladesh has become the top knitwear exporter in the European Union for the first time, overtaking China, thanks to the duty facility available under the bloc’s generous Everything but Arms (EBA) scheme.
ShopUp’s influence on Bangladesh’s retail landscape is both measurable and profoundly significant. The company has established a robust distribution network with 427 hubs strategically located across the country.
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In Bangladesh, the retail ecosystem plays an indispensable role in the economy. However, despite its significance, the sector faces myriad challenges, notably inefficiencies in the supply chain, leading to substantial food waste and price instability. ShopUp, a leading B2B commerce platform, is work...
A Bangladeshi readymade garment factory is now the global leader as a Leed-certified green factory with a score of 106 — the highest ever score in the industry category project in the world.
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A Bangladeshi readymade garment factory is now the global leader as a Leed-certified green factory with a score of 106 — the highest ever score in the industry category project in the world.
Bohubrihi provides online skills development education on in-demand tech and business skills targeting young professionals.
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Writing about online education companies in Bangladesh can sometimes be boring. The scale of online learning is still small. The quality of online learning remains subpar. The number of companies doing inspiring and impactful work is slim. A majority of the players seem to be focused on finding the....
PriyoShop is a B2B marketplace that empowers MSMEs by connecting them directly to suppliers and big brands and leverages technology to fix the fragmented supply chain.
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Mohima (who goes by one name) was widowed at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, when her husband passed from the virus. As a single mother with two children to raise, she struggled to find employment due to her lack of education. To make a living, she set up a mom and pop shop out of her home.
Seven Bangladeshi startups have been named in Holon IQ’s 2023 list of top 100 edtech startups in South Asia.
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Seven Bangladeshi startups have been named in Holon IQ’s 2023 list of top 100 edtech startups in South Asia. These startups are as follows: 10 Minute School, Apar’s Classroom, Shikho, and Sohopathi for the ‘tutoring and test prep’ category; Science Bee and CodersTrust for the ‘STEAM’ cat...
Professor Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia of Chemical Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has been awarded this year’s prestigious 2023 OPCW-The Hague Award, in recognition of her efforts to educate the people about the peaceful uses of chemistry, particularly in chemical safety and security.
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Professor Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia of Chemical Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has been awarded this year’s prestigious 2023 OPCW-The Hague Award, in recognition of her efforts to educate the people about the peaceful uses of chemistry, particula...
The PRAN-RFL Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh with a dominant position across the food, beverage, and plastic industries.
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The PRAN-RFL Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh with a dominant position across the food, beverage, and plastic industries.
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