PriyoShop has launched three major financial partnerships in 2024-2025 that aim to expand credit access for Bangladesh's micro-retailers: a co-branded CMSME credit card with LankaBangla Finance and Mastercard, an embedded lending initiative with BRAC Bank's Shafollo platform, and the country's first AI-powered credit scoring system with Community Bank and InsightGenie. These partnerships target a $3.5 […]
These are some of our most popular articles that received the most attention from you—our readers—throughout 2025. While a good number of these articles were published in 2025, a significant percentage also come from our archive of past years. Year-end is an interesting time. It affords us an opportunity to explore our hindsight while also […]
5 Future Startup articles for your weekly reading. 1. Understanding What's Happening in Dhaka's Startup Scene The past roughly two and a half years have been remarkably quiet for Dhaka's startup ecosystem. Funding has become sporadic. New companies entering the scene have dwindled to a trickle. Ecosystem activities have dimmed considerably. If you were tracking […]
Bangladesh’s Apple retail market is experiencing a structural shift as international warranty support, compliance, and product authenticity emerge as defining industry standards. What was once a price-driven segment is increasingly shaped by informed consumers who prioritize official brand warranty, global service eligibility, and long-term reliability over short-term cost advantages. This transition reflects a broader maturation […]
When Mir Shahrukh Islam started Bondstein Technologies as a university student in 2015, the company was tracking cars. Today, it connects entire factories. The journey from a 15-person team focused on vehicle tracking to an 80-person operation providing service across IoT, AI, and intelligent systems offers a masterclass in how small companies grow. Building a […]
Applications open until December 20 for the six-month accelerator program that supports early-stage founders building ethical, responsible, and impactful businesses that contribute positively to society. Onnorokom Uddokta (OU), the nonprofit accelerator and incubator program under Onnorokom Group, has opened applications for its second cohort following excellent results from its inaugural batch. The program claims nearly […]
The past roughly two and a half years have been remarkably quiet for Dhaka's startup ecosystem. Funding has become sporadic. New companies entering the scene have dwindled to a trickle. Ecosystem activities have dimmed considerably. If you were tracking the scene through press releases alone, you might conclude the party is over. Many have reached […]
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