Zakia Sameen Noor

Shajgoj, a local brand that is bringing international brand cosmetics to Bangladesh, recently became one of the only two Bangladeshi startups to have backing from Sequoia Capital India, raising 21 crores. One of the few of its kind in Bangladesh, the online-based beauty and wellness platform also won The Daily Star ICT Startup of the Year in 2021.

Edutechs, an edtech startup based in Bangladesh has raised USD 100K in its pre-seed round, led by serial investor Mohammad Maaz and industrialist F. K. Md. Emdad Khan.

According to a press release, Edutechs aims to bring futuristic advanced learning technology to every classroom in Bangladesh. Moving forward, they want to automate education-related administrative tasks in the country.

Almost two years into the pandemic, the world is rethinking a lot of concepts that it took for granted in the pre-pandemic era.

The local FMCG company Unilever Bangladesh Ltd (UBL) is known for its wide brand portfolio, which includes brands such as Sunsilk, CloseUp,

Symphony Mobile announced that they have begun exporting locally assembled ‘Made in Bangladesh’ smartphones to Nepal. The announcement was made on January 22, at their factory premises near Ashulia, Dhaka.

Entrepreneurship is the new buzzword for youngsters nowadays. Look around yourself and you’ll see someone or the other on the journey of setting up a small business or a startup.

The term was coined back in 1992 by Neal Stephenson in his novel “Snow Crash”. It referred to a 3D VR environment where humans interacted with one another and software agents as avatars.

This rising number of Internet users in Bangladesh signals a peak for the local digital marketing industry. Digital marketing–any kind of electronic marketing–is now everywhere: Facebook,

Unilever’s flagship business competition, ‘BizMaestros’ is back for its 12th edition. This time, it will be held in a hybrid format with Rounds 1 and 2 taking place virtually, while Round 3 will be a closed in-person event with a limited audience. 

Rakuten Viber has officially launched its AR-augmented Viber Lens in Bangladesh on 14th October 2021, through a virtual launching event.

Rakuten Viber has officially launched its AR-augmented Viber Lens in Bangladesh on 14th October, 2021, through a virtual launching event. According to a press release, Viber is partnering with Snap Inc to incorporate augmented reality into its in-app camera, alongside filters like animal masks, fantasy effects and more, with the first batch of Viber Lens. “We are pushing the boundaries of AR with the launch of our all-new Viber Lens. Our users who are separated from family due to the current pandemic are looking at more meaningful ways to keep in touch and share more memorable moments,” said Anna Znamenskaya, Rakuten Viber Chief Growth Officer at the launching event. “The Viber Lens brings imagination to life in exciting ways. We believe this will spur the development of innovative and exciting new additions to our products in the future.” David Tse, Senior Director for Rakuten Viber APAC said, “Viber Lens is a unique feature that enables users to make conversations that are more creative, engaging, and vivid. We have included the most advanced AR capabilities to Viber Lens while sticking to our commitment of providing high-security standards for messages, videos, and pictures that are exchanged over the application. Apart from that, we are also looking forward to launching additional local lenses exclusive to our users in Bangladesh. We are pleased to bring these features to our Bangladeshi users and offer them more creative ways to express their thoughts and feelings.”

Bonton, a WiFi-sharing app, has been making strides in solving crucial pain points of the general internet users, especially for young individuals and businesses.

Bonton, a WiFi-sharing app, has been making strides in solving crucial pain points of the general internet users, especially for young individuals and businesses. 

Chaldal, the largest online grocery store in Bangladesh, has recently raised $10 million USD in its Series C round. The investment was led by Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder, Wise; Sten Tamkivi, Chief Product Officer, Topia; and Xploration Capital, with participation from Mir Group. 

Markopolo.ai, a startup that offers a 360 degrees marketing solution for SMEs, has recently reached the Top 60 of the K-Startup Grant Challenge among 250+ global applicants.

When 4G first arrived in Bangladesh 1-2 years ago, everybody was skeptical of this phenomenon. Today, everyone is reaping its benefits.

Applying for any job is nerve-wracking. Especially for fresh graduates who are just venturing out in a bold new world and trying to stand on their own feet. However, the odds are often stacked against them, as the job market becomes more competitive with each passing day.

While it’s true that the best way to learn is through personal experiences, it’s not the only way. Effective application of knowledge consumed from reading books adds value to our lives and work. We present you a list of 12 such books to enhance your critical thinking ability.

Earning income is a fantastic feeling. It’s the main pathway to adulthood. No wonder most of us are obsessed with finding ways to earn money.