Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka.
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Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, a 24-year-old environmentalist and social entrepreneur, has become the first Bangladeshi to win the AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens.
Rafayat was selected from thousands of candidates from around the world for his contribution in the development sector as Co-Founder and President of Footsteps Bangladesh, a Bangladeshi social enterprise. Read More
Healthcare. While this word carries an inevitable significance in our day-to-day lives, this year it has taken on a whole new meaning. The global pandemic has restricted our movements within the walls of our houses. Months of staying indoors, as a result, takes a toll on our mental health. Start-ups Mindo and Moner Bondhu provide all-accessible mental health services. Read More
the scars of the prolonged coronavirus pandemic are deepening, experts are expressing concerns that the global economic recovery will be fragile and patchy.
But some financial leaders of the world still believe in hope and Arif Khan, CEO and managing director of IDLC Finance Ltd, the country’s largest multi-segment non-banking financial institution, is one of them. Read More
Agriculture and the environment. Closely related and at times complementary, these two sectors of the economy are at the heart of our lush, green country. While environmental issues make for a relatively new chapter, agriculture – as lifestyle and livelihood – is a very old book. And Krishi Shwapno is taking it to a new level altogether. Read More
Yameen Ahmad and his university friend Syed Naimul Hossain used to discuss the inequality of education in high-need communities, during their tea breaks, between classes. After graduating, their paths diverged, but their shared concern and a dream to do something about it remained intact.
Fast forward a couple of years, Naimul found himself in a software development company working with tech for social development, while Yameen started his fellowship in an educational non-profit organisation. Read More
Facebook is making it easier for users in Bangladesh to connect with helplines by partnering with local organizations in an effort to support and raise awareness on mental health.
According to a 2019 survey, nearly 17 percent of adults in Bangladesh are suffering from mental health issues, and 92 percent among them don’t seek professional help. Through Facebook, people in Bangladesh can now access support resources at National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, MonerBondhu and Kaan Pete Roi. These organizations provide regular counseling on suicide, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and other related issues. Read More
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Ankara, 18 December 2020 – SDG Impact Accelerator (SDGia), a global accelerator launched by Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNDP in 2018, has opened its second global call for impact entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for SDG-related complex development challenges. During the second SDGia program, startups will work on products and services in the field of financial inclusion in Bangladesh and digital agriculture in Uganda. Read More
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with support from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), the Government of Canada, and Visa Inc. have launched a ‘Women Enterprise Recovery Fund: Promoting and Upscaling Digital Solutions for Enhancing Women Enterprise Growth and Resilience’. Read More
Tina F. Jabeen, CPA is appointed as the first Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Startup Bangladesh Limited, ICT Division, Gov’t of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. With this inaugural appointment, the ICT Division recognizes the opportunity to continue promoting talent and innovation within key sectors that advance Bangladesh’s vision for and position in a new global economy.
Startup Bangladesh Limited was incorporated in March 2020 as the first and only venture capital company sponsored by the Government of Bangladesh with a committed fund of taka 500 crore. The Company will invest in early seed thru growth stage companies directly, via co investments or as a fund-of-funds. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Jabeen has served as the Investment Advisor to Startup Bangladesh – iDEA Project, ICT Division since 2017 where she spearheaded major strategy and technical initiatives of the Project. Formerly a Senior Director for PwC USA and Director of Finance and Tax for Horsley Bridge Partners, Ms. Jabeen brings decades of executive experience having held senior positions in prestigious global firms in the areas of financial due diligence, valuations, equity structures, cross border taxations and venture capital governance models.
“The Board is delighted to onboard Tina Jabeen as the founding Managing Director. Her extensive engagements with the startup community in Bangladesh, involvement in Government policy and program development for startups, intergovernmental relations and public-private partnership facilitations would contribute significantly to the success of the mission of Startup Bangladesh Ltd.”, said Chairman of the Board Mr. N. M. Zeaul Alam, PAA, Senior Secretary, ICT Division.
“Among all frontier markets, Bangladesh holds the most promising opportunity for venture capital and private equity investments. The country’s English speaking, tech-savvy young population is ready for deployment. With its focus on financial inclusion, social equity and tolerance, and increasing access to technology, Bangladesh is positioned to become a stellar performer in achieving sustainable development goals. It is a monumental opportunity and a tremendous honor to be able to serve the Nation in this capacity”, said Ms. Tina F. Jabeen, Managing Director & CEO, Startup Bangladesh Ltd.
