entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs spend 6 times more than official fees to obtain licences

At least 20 licences are required to establish a garment factory in Bangladesh, which eats away at time and money, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Small businesses navigated difficult times in 2023

Small businesses in 2023 faced substantial hardships amidst prevalent inflationary pressure of the country

New Year Special / A mix of unease and hope as Bangladesh dives into 2024

The Daily Star spoke to top entrepreneurs and executives to know about their 2024 business navigating plans

#Perspective / The Pitfalls of the Young Founder Myth for Entrepreneurs

In recent years, entrepreneurship has become a cultural phenomenon with many young people aspiring to become the next Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. The "young founder myth" is the idea that successful entrepreneurs are young, brilliant, and innovative individuals who achieve their goals through hard work and determination. However, this myth can be a trap as it sets unrealistic expectations and ignores the importance of experience and collaboration.

Women entrepreneurs pushing forward economic growth in Pabna

Keya Islam, who lives in Radhanagar village under Pabna sadar upazila, had started her hand embroidery business about a decade ago in order to help provide for her family.

To Optimizely and Beyond

The concept of start-ups is now a household term in almost all corners of every city of Bangladesh. With their can-do attitude, young entrepreneurs push the envelope by consistently honing their skills to achieve higher and aim further. But if we look back, one and half decade to be exact, the term start-up unheard of. Shafqat Islam, CEO and Co-founder of NewsCred/Welcome, achieved ‘Unicorn’ status for his company by joining the Optimizely family. A milestone reached by the first Bangladeshi start-up. ‘Unicorn’ is an industry jargon meant to designate companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without being listed on the stock market and to be one is the dream of any tech startup.

Women nation-builders are modern-day heroes

We must create an enabling environment for all women and girls

Palak for partnering with India to make Tripura a smart state, Bangladesh a smart country

State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak has expressed his interest to work jointly with India as a knowledge partner to make Tripura a smart state alongside making Bangladesh a smart country.

Women in business and the challenges they face

Female entrepreneurs have a crucial role to play in increasing household incomes, producing jobs, generating wealth and reducing poverty directly in an economy. The social benefits of female entrepreneurship are also immense.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Entrepreneurs spend 6 times more than official fees to obtain licences

At least 20 licences are required to establish a garment factory in Bangladesh, which eats away at time and money, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Small businesses navigated difficult times in 2023

Small businesses in 2023 faced substantial hardships amidst prevalent inflationary pressure of the country

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

A mix of unease and hope as Bangladesh dives into 2024

The Daily Star spoke to top entrepreneurs and executives to know about their 2024 business navigating plans

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

The Pitfalls of the Young Founder Myth for Entrepreneurs

In recent years, entrepreneurship has become a cultural phenomenon with many young people aspiring to become the next Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. The "young founder myth" is the idea that successful entrepreneurs are young, brilliant, and innovative individuals who achieve their goals through hard work and determination. However, this myth can be a trap as it sets unrealistic expectations and ignores the importance of experience and collaboration.

February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023

Women entrepreneurs pushing forward economic growth in Pabna

Keya Islam, who lives in Radhanagar village under Pabna sadar upazila, had started her hand embroidery business about a decade ago in order to help provide for her family.

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

To Optimizely and Beyond

The concept of start-ups is now a household term in almost all corners of every city of Bangladesh. With their can-do attitude, young entrepreneurs push the envelope by consistently honing their skills to achieve higher and aim further. But if we look back, one and half decade to be exact, the term start-up unheard of. Shafqat Islam, CEO and Co-founder of NewsCred/Welcome, achieved ‘Unicorn’ status for his company by joining the Optimizely family. A milestone reached by the first Bangladeshi start-up. ‘Unicorn’ is an industry jargon meant to designate companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without being listed on the stock market and to be one is the dream of any tech startup.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Women nation-builders are modern-day heroes

We must create an enabling environment for all women and girls

April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022

Palak for partnering with India to make Tripura a smart state, Bangladesh a smart country

State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak has expressed his interest to work jointly with India as a knowledge partner to make Tripura a smart state alongside making Bangladesh a smart country.

March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022

Women in business and the challenges they face

Female entrepreneurs have a crucial role to play in increasing household incomes, producing jobs, generating wealth and reducing poverty directly in an economy. The social benefits of female entrepreneurship are also immense.

February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018

Startups hold bright prospects

Bangladesh is a land of opportunities for ICT business since startups are still facing less competition in the market, said a number of