Zakia Sameen Noor

Shajgoj the story of a unique startup

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.

2y ago

Local ed-tech platform Edutechs raise $100K in pre-seed funding

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.

2y ago

Local ed-tech platform Edutechs raise $100K in pre-seed funding

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.

2y ago

Hybrid workplaces are the future

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

2y ago

Unilever is transforming the way it does business

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

2y ago

Symphony starts exporting Bangladesh-made smartphones to Nepal

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.

2y ago

Essential skills for young entrepreneurs

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.

2y ago

Understanding the Metaverse

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.

3y ago
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021

Rakuten Viber launches AR-augmented Viber Lens in Bangladesh

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

October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021

Rakuten Viber launches AR-augmented Viber Lens in Bangladesh

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

September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021

Bonton to provide WiFi-sharing services

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.

September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021

Bonton to provide WiFi-sharing services

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. 

September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021

Chaldal secures another round of investment of $10 Million

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. 

August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

Markopolo.ai reaches K-Startup Grant Challenge Top 60

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.

August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021

5G for all: Are we ready to embrace?

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

June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021

Should you reapply to a job after being rejected? Here’s what HRs say

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.

May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021

10 books that will enhance your critical thinking ability

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.

April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021

Saving options for those new to the work life

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.

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