Day 01 at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025
Amin
On April 7th, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Day 01 of the Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025. It was an electrifying experience filled with sessions, conversations and valuable takeaways that left me feeling energized and more driven.
🚀 The Summit Vibe
The event was organized to spark momentum within Bangladesh’s booming startup ecosystem. It brought together changemakers, investors, founders and dreamers alike. Some of the top-tier speakers included:
- Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun – Executive Chairman, BIDA
- Sadia Haque – Co-Founder & CEO, Sharetrip
- Shahir Chowdhury – Founder & CEO, Shikho
- Shish Haider Chowdhury – Secretary, ICT Division
- Tanveer Ali – Chairman, Constellation Asset Management
- Zahida Fizza Kabir – CEO, SAJIDA Foundation
- Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur – 13th Governor, Bangladesh Bank
And the cherry on top? A special video message from the CEO of LinkedIn 🔥
✅ What I Learned
- Understood the current landscape of Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem
- Explored why Bangladesh is full of untapped potential for investors
- Gained insights into the rise of angel investment and its impact
- Learned about the importance of raising funds at the right stage
🌟 My Personal Highlight
I had a 1:1 pitch session with none other than Ayman Sadiq (Founder, 10 Minute School). I pitched an idea I’ve been working on. and the feedback I got was both constructive and eye-opening. It clarified a lot and gave me direction.
💠Final Thoughts
Like many, I’ve tried multiple times to start something new, often facing failure. But this summit reminded me that each failure is just another step closer to success. and maybe the next idea could be the one.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming days of the summit and staying connected with the passionate BD startup community!