In a milestone for Bangladesh's growing startup ecosystem, serial entrepreneur and prominent angel investor M Asif Rahman has announced a lucrative exit from Apploye Inc., one of the country's leading SaaS startups. While the parties didn’t disclose the details of the exit, our conversation with the people with information about the deal suggests that it ..read more

Astha IT, Bangladesh's leading tech company, has secured a multi-million dollar investment from Fakir Fashion Limited, a prominent market leader in the country's RMG industry. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to drive innovation and accelerate digital transformation across various sectors globally. The partnership was formalized through a signing ceremony ..read more

The Forty Rules of Love is a beautifully crafted novel that weaves together two parallel narratives: one set in the contemporary world and the other in the 13th century. This intricate storytelling offers a rich exploration of love, spirituality, and personal transformation. The novel's modern narrative follows Ella Rubinstein, a discontented housewife in her forties ..read more

Bdjobs, the largest online job portal in Bangladesh, has launched a new subscription service called Bdjobs Pro aimed at empowering job seekers with exclusive tools and features to improve their job search process and career prospects.  The pro plans come with a host of new fascinating benefits for job seekers, from application boosting for better ..read more

This week’s FS Weekly covers:  A Message From Our Partner Khaas Food Meet Khaas Fruits: Highest Quality, Chemical Free Seasonal Fruits You know that feeling when you pluck a ripe mango straight from the tree and take that first juicy bite? That's what Khaas Fruits is all about. No chemicals, no preservatives, just good old-fashioned fruits ..read more

The importance of having the right culture can’t be overstated for the long-term success of any organization. Culture has always been one of the most talked about topics in the business world. Companies invest millions in culture building. Many credit the growth of their business to having the right culture. The right culture empowers people ..read more

In a significant recognition for his contributions to children's education in Bangladesh, Waliullah Bhuiyan, the founder of Light of Hope Ltd., has been given the prestigious National SME Foundation Award 2023 by the SME Foundation. The award underscores Waliullah's important role in preparing the nation's youth for the challenges of the 21st century. He received ..read more

Shomvob, the Dhaka-based HR-tech and employment platform focused on blue and silver-collar workforce, announced that it has raised a $1 million pre-seed financing round led by Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm Cocoon Capital. The company said it has also received a grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  This influx of capital presents Shomvob with ..read more

Instead of worrying about competition, it is a far superior strategy to follow your own idea maze, build your own thesis, and create your own original innovation. When you pay attention to your own work, it gets better. You create better outcomes. You create better competitive moats ..read more

This week's edition features: The Art of Enterprise 13 Interviews to Help You Reflect on Your Life and Work From our archive, a collection of 13 interviews with some of the brilliant minds from business and social sector, including Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar, Professor, IBA, Muhammad A. (Rumee) Al, Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for ..read more