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How 6 Yards Story turned heritage into a global design brand

Experience the rhythmic heritage of Sirajganj through Lora Khan’s visionary brand, 6 Yards Story. Architecture meets traditional craftsmanship, transforming handloom sarees and viral designer jewellery into global fashion statements that celebrate authentic Bangladeshi artistry.
4 January 2026

How Alavee Hossain is redefining wellness and spas in Dhaka

Transform Dhaka’s urban stress into serenity with Alavee Hossain’s visionary wellness sanctuaries, Kensho and Yugen. Experience world-class medicated spas, cutting-edge technology, and holistic retreats like Ahara Woods for ultimate relaxation and professional self-care excellence.
18 December 2025

Tackling CMSME hurdles to empower entrepreneurs

The cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector is one of the core drivers of the economy in Bangladesh.
26 June 2025

Young entrepreneurs and the many challenges they face

The challenges in question often vary from industry to industry, yet, these young minds try their best to persevere.
5 June 2025

From Dhaka to the world: Rayana Hossain’s mission to highlight Bangladeshi craftsmanship

For women in Bangladesh and beyond, may Rayana Hossain’s journey serve as a reminder that ambition knows no gender.
8 March 2025

What it takes to run an online handmade jewellery business as a young entrepreneur

Starting an online handmade jewellery business takes creativity, effort, and persistence.
4 March 2025

Forget startups, Nafiz Azad Prithibi’s food cart is schooling us on Business 101

A class IX student at Dhaka Residential Model College, Nafiz Azad Prithibi along with his mother, started a food stall at Ring Road, Mohammadpur on 18 September. Later, he moved the business to a small food cart on the lane just beside Suchona Community Center.
5 October 2024

A couple’s journey from office desks to street food cart

The couple – Emu Akter and Fasiur Rahman, married for six years – started this business not out of necessity but out of passion for the food they cook.
18 May 2024

How a Jhenaidah-based entrepreneur AP Polash is inspiring local youth to earn through freelancing

Instead of the usual 9-5 jobs, Palash decided to work as a freelancer and is doing so successfully.
30 May 2023

A story of creativity, passion, and success : Salma Khan's story

Salma Khan is a name that is inseparable from luxury and style in the realm of furniture and design. This is her story:
11 May 2023

Rouf Chowdhury: demise of a charismatic leader

Chowdhury’s far-reaching thoughts opened doors of economic development and introduced new dimensions to the country's trade and industry
18 February 2023

5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs

Here are 5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs.
1 February 2023

Esscre brings art into entrepreneurship

Esscre was founded two years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to create a talent ecosystem. When the idea was conceptualised, a team of like-minded young individuals began gathering knowledge about the industry and identify how their new endeavour could be impactful. With months of hard work and brainstorming, Esscre came into existence with a mission of curating creativity and making it accessible to everyone.
30 January 2023

How easy is it to be a startup in Bangladesh?

These issues arise in the context of startups due to a disorganised policy framework across various ministries.
7 January 2023

In conversation with Team Bangladesh – Battle of Minds 2022

The champions of Battle of Minds 2022 tell us more about their experience throughout the competition.
20 October 2022

Tanvir Shahriar: An inspiration for young entrepreneurs in Bangladesh

Tanvir Shahriar Rimon is currently serving as the CEO of Ranks FC Properties Ltd. He procured, marketed, supervised, built & handed over more than a thousand homes to the City Dwellers in Chittagong. He brought numerous innovative efforts to uphold the Real Estate Industry. Under his inspirational leadership, Ranks FC became a top-notch real estate brand in less than 5 years. Apart from professional work, he is involved in various social activities.
13 October 2022

The role of privilege in successful entrepreneurship

Hard work begets success, yes, but we must not forget how privilege plays a role.
13 October 2022

Making it to Forbes 30 under 30: In conversation with Shah Rafayat

Shah Rafayat has ticked all the boxes of social entrepreneurship in the last decade through his organisation, Footsteps, tackling multi-layered social issues.
30 May 2022

Akib: From hobbyist to exporting fishing baits

Forgoing the opportunity of a comfortable life in New Zealand, H Ataur Rahman Akib returned to his homeland Bangladesh. He didn't even settle in capital Dhaka, and went to Rajshahi to become an entrepreneur. 
21 May 2022

Akib’s fishing baits being exported to Asia and Europe

H Ataur Rahman Akib started fishing when he was four and he was largely focused on his hobby and making baits until 2018.
13 May 2022