Startup Bangladesh Limited

02/11/2026

Strengthening Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem requires deeper collaboration between investors, policymakers, and development partners.

Startup Bangladesh Limited recently facilitated an Investor Roundtable with the World Bank, bringing together venture capital firms, angel investors, fund managers, corporate investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss the future of startup financing in Bangladesh.

The conversation focused on funding gaps, regulatory barriers, private capital participation, and the conditions needed to attract more domestic and international investment into the ecosystem.

Startup Bangladesh remains committed to creating platforms for meaningful dialogue and collaboration that can help strengthen Bangladesh’s venture capital market and innovation economy.

02/11/2026

Advancing Bangladesh's sovereign AI future.

Startup Bangladesh Limited portfolio company Verbex.ai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bangladesh's ICT Division on 28 October 2026 in Tokyo, in the presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister H.E. Tarique Rahman.

The agreement marks an important step toward strengthening Bangladesh's domestic AI capabilities, bringing together Verbex.ai's patented conversational AI technology, international expertise, and AI infrastructure capabilities.

The collaboration aims to advance Bangla-language AI, develop local computing infrastructure, and explore AI-powered solutions that make public services more accessible and efficient for millions of citizens.

With plans for substantial investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, Verbex.ai's initiative reflects the growing potential of Bangladeshi technology companies to contribute to national digital infrastructure and long-term technological sovereignty.

From homegrown innovation to national-scale impact.

01/11/2026

Can universities become engines of entrepreneurship, not just employment?

In a recent episode of Channel i’s “Industry & Education Bridge”, the discussion explored whether Bangladesh’s universities are doing enough to nurture entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture.

The conversation featured Nurul Hai, Managing Director & CEO of Startup Bangladesh Limited, and Enayet Rashid, Founder & CEO of Truck Lagbe, with Toufiq Hasan, FCIM as host.

From defining what makes a startup truly scalable to the role of universities, mentoring, investment, AI, and industry-academia collaboration, the discussion offers a timely look at how Bangladesh can prepare more young people to become job creators, innovators, and founders.

Watch the full conversation and hear perspectives from both the public and entrepreneurial sides of Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem.

01/10/2026

Internship Opportunity at Startup Bangladesh Limited!

Startup Bangladesh Limited – the flagship venture capital company of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh under the ICT Division – is inviting passionate and driven Final semester student or Undergraduate to join our team as Intern. This is your chance to gain real-world experience in Venture Capital, Startup Market Research, Managing Local and International Fund managers and contribute to building the future of Bangladesh’s startup landscape.

We are hiring “Intern-Fund of Funds” for Investment Department-Fund of Funds Wing:

📌 Qualifications: Final semester students or Recent graduates in Finance.

📌 Skills: Financial Data Analysis, Proficiency with AI tools, Microsoft 365, G-Suite, Strong Communication, Presentation Skill, Relevant Research and Reporting skills

📌 Principal Role/Responsibilities:
• Support fund manager research, market mapping, and pipeline development for potential FoF investments.
• Assist with financial analysis, fund performance benchmarking, and portfolio evaluation.
• Support due diligence, data collection, and preparation of Investment Committee materials.
• Track portfolio fund performance, capital deployment, dry powder, and key milestones.
• Assist in investor communication, reporting, ecosystem research, and coordination with local and international fund managers.

Location: ICT Tower, Agargaon, Dhaka.
Duration: 3 Months (with potential extension based on performance and organizational requirement)
Remuneration: BDT 10,000 per month.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed Resume to the email address: [email protected] by 10th October 2026 mentioning subject as ‘Application for the Position of Intern-Fund of Funds’

01/10/2026

Building in an emerging market demands patience, discipline, and a relentless focus on solving real customer problems.
Rajib Das, Founder of Loop freight, reflects on how persistence can become a competitive advantage in markets like Bangladesh. While many businesses chase short-term opportunities, founders who stay focused on solving customer pain points can build deep market understanding, stronger moats, and businesses that are difficult to replicate.
His perspective captures an important lesson for Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem: enduring value is often built quietly, over time.
Startup Bangladesh remains committed to fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship by partnering with founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen Bangladesh’s innovation economy.

30/09/2026

Empowering digital merchants with simpler tools can unlock the next phase of Bangladesh’s e-commerce growth.

Pathao has launched Pathao Commerce, a free-to-start all-in-one platform that helps merchants manage storefronts, orders, inventory, payments, delivery, and customer communication from one place. The platform is designed to reduce operational friction and help businesses scale more efficiently.

Pathao, a portfolio company of Startup Bangladesh Limited, continues to expand its role in Bangladesh’s digital commerce ecosystem by building infrastructure that supports merchants beyond delivery.

Startup Bangladesh remains committed to fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship by partnering with founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen Bangladesh's innovation economy.
Read the full story through the link in the comment section.

29/09/2026

Bangladeshi Founders Making Waves Globally!

Another significant global funding milestone for a Bangladeshi-origin founder.

New York-based Fin.com, co-founded by Bangladesh-born Nabeel Alamgir and Mustafa Dar, has emerged from stealth with a US$20 million Seed round, led by Expa and Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Tenet Fund and other global investors.

Fin.com is building white-label cross-border payment infrastructure, connecting stablecoins with local bank accounts and digital wallets. Its clients collectively serve over 800 million users, while the company operates across New York, Las Vegas, Dubai, Dhaka, Bangalore and Lahore.

The milestone adds to a growing global story: Bangladeshi-origin founders are building ambitious technology companies, attracting institutional capital and competing in some of the world’s most consequential technology markets.

From Bangladesh to the world—the founder ecosystem is increasingly global.

Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gaUC6Qur

29/09/2026

Investing in young innovators is essential to unlocking Bangladesh’s demographic dividend.

Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the Government has allocated **$50 million in the current fiscal year** to support startup initiatives led by young entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators.

The initiative is intended to expand opportunities for innovation and employment while strengthening access to technology, knowledge, and research for Bangladesh’s young population.

Startup Bangladesh remains committed to fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship by partnering with founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen Bangladesh’s innovation economy.

Read the full story through the link in the comment section.

14/09/2026

Expanding Access to Startup Funding Across Bangladesh!

Bangladesh is strengthening the foundations of a more accessible, transparent, and founder-focused startup ecosystem.

In a recent interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), Rehan Asif Asad, Adviser to the Honorable Prime Minister on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, highlighted ongoing efforts to digitalize startup funding access and enable entrepreneurs from across the country to engage with government-backed support more easily.

The interview also features Nurul Hai, Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh Limited, who shared SBL’s approach to evaluating founders on merit, supporting promising ventures from an early stage, and widening access to capital beyond traditional networks.

For Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem, this represents an important shift toward reducing barriers, expanding opportunity, and building stronger pathways between entrepreneurs and institutional capital.

Startup Bangladesh Limited remains committed to supporting founders across the country and strengthening the systems, partnerships, and investment pathways needed to build a more inclusive and globally competitive innovation ecosystem.

Read the full interview:
https://www.bssnews.net/interview/423912

DHAKA, Sept 13, 2026 (BSS)- From the farthest corners of Teknaf to the northern edge of Tetulia, aspiring entrepreneurs will

09/09/2026

Building the Future of Bangladesh’s Startup Ecosystem

In the latest episode of Forward Lens, Nurul Hai, Managing Director and CEO of Startup Bangladesh Limited, joined host Md. Mubir Mahmud Chowdhury to discuss the future of startup investment in Bangladesh.

At the center of this transformation is the Bangladesh Fund of Funds - a BDT 400 crore government-backed initiative designed to mobilize local, international, and development capital through professional venture capital fund managers.

By working closely with international VCs, investors, and ecosystem partners, Startup Bangladesh is strengthening access to capital, founder readiness, global connectivity, and the investment infrastructure required for startups to scale.

We thank Forward Lens for taking this important conversation to entrepreneurs, investors, and the wider public. With stronger partnerships and growing global engagement, the future of Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem looks increasingly promising.

Watch the full conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHUzxSJ-NrE