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ShareTrip Co-founder and CEO Sadia Haque Receives Prestigious Philip Kotler Awards 2023

Sadia Haque, the CEO and Co-founder of ShareTrip, has been recognized with the prestigious Philip Kotler Awards 2023 as the Women Leader of the Year, recognizing her exceptional achievements and contributions in the field of marketing. The Kotler Awards, named after...
Fazle Hasan Abed: The canny serial entrepreneur

Fazle Hasan Abed: The canny serial entrepreneur

The following is an excerpt from the chapter ‘Falling out’ of the newly published ‘Hope Over Fate – Fazle Hasan Abed and the Science of Ending Global Poverty’ a biography of the founder of BRAC, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, written by Scott MacMillan. This book will be...

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Exports hit record $5.36b in December

Exports hit record $5.36b in December

Bangladesh witnessed the highest-ever export earnings of $5.36 billion in December last year braving a global economic crisis. The export earnings, which surpassed the $5 billion milestone for the second consecutive month, saw a 9.33 per cent growth year-on-year,...

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The Bangladeshi chef who introduced Biden biriyani to New York

The Bangladeshi chef who introduced Biden biriyani to New York

With subtlety as his secret ingredient, Khalilur Rahman is popularising Bangladeshi cuisine in New York. At first glance - in a tailored black suit, ironed white shirt and maroon silk tie - Khalilur Rahman looks more like someone who plys his trade on Wall Street than...

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Bangladeshi wins IU35 award from MIT Technology Review

Bangladeshi wins IU35 award from MIT Technology Review

Zahin Rohan Razeen, a Bangladeshi UAE resident, has recently received the “Innovators Under 35 MENA” (IU35) award. The IU35 award from MIT Technology Review is a list of the world's most prominent and essential innovators under the age of thirty-five. It aims to...

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Emdad Hoque: The man who wore his ‘mission’ on his sleeve

Emdad Hoque: The man who wore his ‘mission’ on his sleeve

The veteran designer, managing director of Studio Emdad, director of Banglar Mela Limited and a consultant for Raspberry Textile passed away untimely on Friday, at the age of 57, after struggling for months with health issues. Emdad Hoque's journey in the world of...

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The rise of the ‘influencer’ market in Bangladesh

The rise of the ‘influencer’ market in Bangladesh

There’s a huge potential for influencers to combine content and commerce to build their own brand, beside promoting others. Nonetheless, you need more than just popularity to build a sustainable business and brand. Salman Muqtadir introduced his clothing brand...

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