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Sadman is a highly skilled and dedicated professional with a post-graduate degree in Finance from North South University, Bangladesh. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial principles and strategic management.

At Startup Bangladesh Limited, a trailblazing business leading the charge in reshaping Bangladesh’s startup scene, Sadman is currently employed as an operations accountant. He contributes to the creation and upkeep of a strong financial framework in this capacity, which is vital to the organization’s financial operations.

Sadman adds important insights to his position due to his deep awareness of the dynamics of operations and finance. He is committed to encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and is passionate about using his experience to support the expansion of the startup ecosystem here.

Previous work experience with ERP Solutions BD has allowed Sadman to demonstrate not only his academic prowess but also his ability to use his financial knowledge in a fast-paced, demanding startup setting. With a focus on operational efficiency and sound financial practices, his job at Startup Bangladesh Limited demonstrates his commitment to creating a thriving startup ecosystem.

Cell: +8801823812256, +8801304776898
Email: sadman@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Puspita is a young HR Executive with almost 6 years of working experience in the field of HR & Admin. Prior to joining this role, she held executive roles in Techvision BD and Chittagong Grammar School, Chattogram.

Puspita completed her MBA in Human Resource Management from the State University of Bangladesh after attaining Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the International Islamic University of Chittagong.

She is a doer, with cooperative attitude and ready to take on new responsibilities. In her leisure time, she loves travelling and music.

Cell: +01521224442, +8801894803267

Email: puspita@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Nazmul is a well-rounded, result-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in the Human Resource Management & Business Development field. He is an experienced human resources & talent leader, with a considerable strategic and commercial focus on the delivery of ‘best in class’ recruitment & selection, performance management, organization design, policy development, talent development, and employee engagement processes. Fully committed to delivering relevant HR solutions and aligned corporate strategic mission, he employs an inclusive leadership style to empower and advise managers, stakeholders, and colleagues to leverage talent towards strategic success.

A certified practitioner of Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) by Thomas International (UK) and Certified HR Generalist (CHRG) by World Academy of Research & Development (WARD). Nazmul holds an MBA degree from North South University with a specialization in Human Resource Management & Marketing. He also completed a year-long Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Marketing Management from Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM).
Nazmul possesses versatile leadership qualities and is passionate about human resource development. He enjoys watching documentaries and reading novels in his spare time.

Cell: +8801914296455, +8801894803258

Email: nazmul@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Nazia joined Startup Bangladesh Limited with more than 4 years’ experience of working in the government sector of Bangladesh. Previously, she held the role of National Consultant of Finance for the a2i Programme of the ICT division, the Cabinet Division and UNDP.  Through working in the a2i programme in various capacity, she was directly involved with conducting due diligence on potential investments, analyzing their markets and financial projections, and negotiating deal terms for startups.

Nazia completed her MBA in Finance & Banking from Jahangirnagar University and is a self-motivated individual with judgment and an innate ability to solve financial and accounting problems. She has extensive experience with Financial Statements audits, reviews, compilations and audits for Governmental organizations.

In her leisure time, Nazia enjoys baking, doing yoga and loves to explore historical places.

Cell: +8801894803257

Email: nazia@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Md. Mamun Miah boasts over 8 years of experience in accounting and auditing, making him a highly motivated and results-oriented professional. His expertise lies in ensuring accurate financial reporting and implementing accounting policies. He is skilled in account reconciliation, taxation, and financial statement analysis, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of financial processes. He is proficient in MS Office Suite, Oracle, Tally, and SAP, and possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Mamun holds a CA-CC (Advanced Level) from ACNABIN and a BBA and MBA in the Finance & Banking Department from the University of Rajshahi. This educational foundation, coupled with his professional qualifications, including passing the Professional Level of the CA course and various training programs, demonstrates his dedication to continuous learning and development.

Mamun’s work history reflects his well-rounded abilities. He has experience handling tax compliance, managing fixed assets, budgeting, and communication with auditors across various companies. Notably, his achievements include IPO certification, import bill verification, and significant recovery of overdue payments. Furthermore, his experience conducting audits for Banks (i.e. Bangladesh Bank, Agrani Bank, Pubali Bank, Janata Bank, Prime Bank, ONE Bank); NBFI (i.e. IDCOL); World Bank Projects (i.e. ROSC Project-II, WMIP); NGOs (i.e. COAST Foundation, MJF); and Corporate Entities (i.e. Biman Bangladesh Airlines, BFCC, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh) demonstrates his proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.

Mamun presents himself as a highly skilled and experienced accounting professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning. His diverse skillset and proven track record make him a valuable candidate for any accounting or auditing role.

Cell: +8801571774160
Email: mamun@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Shib is an IT specialist with over 10 years’ experience in Tech Services organizations with expertise in Domain/Email/Website setup and migration, SSL installation, CDN setup, CICD design and holds wide knowledge of cloud hosting providers. Prior to this tole, he was the IT Infrastructure Engineer of Shaikevich Technology. Previously, he held managerial and administration & training coordinator roles in Greenland Training Center limited, Concitus after starting his career with Rangs Motors Ltd.

Shib completed his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from CUET (Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology) and holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree from University of Chittagong.  A problem solver with ability to fix technical server issues in real-time, he also has experience in development and production servers, AWS, Google cloud and workspace, Microsoft 365, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Skaffold, Rancher etc. He also coordinated several trainings of SEIP, PKSF, BACI, REHAB and SUDOKKHO during his career.

He is a team player, genuinely sincere and friendly in nature and his interests lie in new and advanced technologies, travel and gaming.

Cell:  +8801723594615

Email: shib@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Anowar Jahid has 7+ years of experience in portfolio investment and fund management in the Venture Capital Industry in Bangladesh, Jahid joined Startup Bangladesh Limited in December 2021. Before that Jahid have worked in the banking industry for a short span of time.

Prior to joining Startup Bangladesh Limited, Jahid worked with two leading Venture Capital organization in Bangladesh named BD Venture Limited (BDVL) and Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL). Working in Venture Capital Industry, his areas of working were on but not limited to screening deals, analyzing Financial Statements, preparing & reviewing investment proposals, performing due diligence on potential investments, structuring and making deals, managing and monitoring portfolio companies, fund raising activities under Alternative Investment (VC, PE & Impact) Rule.

Aiming at achieving professional excellence, Jahid also got some training focusing on VC, Fintech and Valuation from both home and abroad.

Jahid holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from University of Dhaka with specialization in Finance.

Cell: +8801894803261

Email: jahid@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Nafis is a creative marketing professional with expertise in marketing, advertising and public relations. He brings over 9 years of experience in working with Multinational Corporations, Development & Government Sector including Asiatic MCL, Bitopi Advertising, Blues Communications Etc. Prior to this role, he was the team leader of the Mujib 100 website design, launch preparation & all digital marketing communications of the landmark campaign. Most recently he held the lead role of Mighty Byte Limited’s Brand management team and previously worked with a number of reputed local Marketing & Advertising Agencies which helped to garner his skills as a brand executive.

Nafis completed his Bachelors in Business Administartion (BBA) from North South University before starting his career in the marketing & advertising field. He is an ardent debater and established Dhaka Rajuk College’s Debate Club. He has taken part in numerous international debating events & won National & International championships in debating.

He is passionate about creating impactful marketing communications. He loves to travel, explore new ideas & mentor’s debaters in his spare time.

Cell: +8801894803255

Email: nafis@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Rashel joined Startup Bangladesh in 2022 and focuses on early and growth stage internet services and mobile technology startups. He is responsible for Sourcing and Screening Deals, Preparing Investment Thesis, Performing Due Diligence on Potential Business Investments, Structuring and Executing Deals, Managing and Monitoring Portfolio Companies at Startup Bangladesh.

Prior to Startup Bangladesh, Rashel worked with BD Venture Limited; a homegrown pioneer Venture Capital firm and CVC Finance Limited; a fast-paced Financial Institution licensed by the Central Bank of Bangladesh where he closed several Venture Capital and Private Equity Deals.

Having actively been involved in the startup ecosystem since 2015, he has developed a strong network of ecosystem players. He understands why startups blossom and why they fail, and how to lead them to grow. He loves interacting with entrepreneurs and helping them grow.

For strengthening his passion in Venture Capital and Private Equity, he has participated in numerous training and acquired considerable knowledge on Alternative Investment domain.
Rashel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with major in Finance & Banking, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Patuakhali Science and Technology University.

Cell: +8801787802505

Email: rashel@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd

Md Dewan Adnan joined the Startup Bangladesh Limited team in 2022 as an Investment Manager bringing over 8 years’ experience of working with startups, innovation and young leaders in Bangladesh. Prior to joining Startup Bangladesh Limited, he worked as a consultant for the Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project of ICT Division for almost 5 years. He was the primary consultant for the startups on behalf of the project and guided the startups as required. He also helped the project plan and manage several national-level programs like “Student to Startup” to boost the startup ecosystem of Bangladesh.

Adnan is an Electronic and Computer Engineer by training. He achieved his Bachelor of Science Degree from the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy.
Before working for the Government, he taught Computer Science and Engineering in two reputed private universities in Bangladesh. He loves to work with young leaders, meet people and visit new places.

Cell: +8801723551057

Email: adnan@startupbangladeshvc.gov.bd