The technology landscape in Bangladesh, like many emerging markets, is characterized by a paradox: a growing demand for devices alongside a significant amount of electronic waste and disparity in access due to costs and affordability. ExchangeKori, a company founded by Rasel Ahmed and M Ahsan Habib, is attempting to address both sides of this equation […]
Written by Fahim Bakhtiar, in association with Md Saimum Hossain In a country where investments are made in technology without a clear strategy and with a “quick-fix” mentality, there is a mountainous fear and mistrust between IT vendors and client businesses. Providers of technology solutions are dead-set on selling “products” and not “solutions” to problems. […]
I have been meaning to write about business culture in Bangladesh for a long time. In particular, I want to discuss how Bangladeshi businessmen, outside of the now-growing startup narrative, build businesses and what we can learn from them. One thing that has struck me for a while is that Bangladeshi businessmen are extremely business […]
This week’s edition features: Annual Review: Future Startup’s 24 Most Popular Articles From 2024 All in all, 2024 was a good year for Future Startup. We have taken several new initiatives that we hope to double down on this year. We see an excellent opportunity to expand our work and impact in 2025, and we […]
"Only you know how much your place is worth." This simple philosophy underlies Travela's approach to transforming Bangladesh's multi-billion dollar short-term rental market. While global platforms like Airbnb have transformed how people think about accommodation worldwide, they are often not well-suited for local markets like Bangladesh due to a lack of local payment gateway integration, […]
Welcome to the Reading List, a Saturday roundup of readings and links about personal growth, business, entrepreneurship, good work, and the human condition. This edition features: what it takes to do exceptional work, the reality of the world and luck and AI, a list of people who shaped Bangladesh in 2024, and a meditation on […]
An injury can disrupt your life, demanding significant changes in your daily routines and future plans. But there's a path forward—a journey from the initial pain to personal progress. Overcoming an injury involves more than physical healing; it requires mental resilience, a solid support network, and a determination to reclaim your vitality. Let this be […]
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