Access to finance is one of the biggest challenges for early-stage startups in Bangladesh. In this insightful fireside chat, Mohammad Saifuddowla Shamim, Senior Executive Vice President at Dhaka Bank PLC, shares an insider’s perspective on the evolving landscape of startup financing.
The session explores how Bangladesh Bank and commercial banks are developing initiatives to support entrepreneurs, highlighting funding opportunities, financial instruments, and regulatory measures that are shaping the ecosystem. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how startups can tap into banking channels, prepare for financial scrutiny, and build stronger relationships with financial institutions.
Key Takeaways:
Current landscape of startup financing in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank’s initiatives and their role in supporting startups
Commercial banks’ perspectives on working with entrepreneurs
Practical steps for startups to prepare for bank financing
Opportunities and challenges in bridging traditional finance with innovation
This webinar is essential viewing for founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers who want to better understand how to navigate financing opportunities and build sustainable ventures in Bangladesh.
Suitable for students, executives, and professionals with no prior entrepreneurial experience.
Suitable for entrepreneurs who have already working with an idea, pre-seed, or seed stage startup.
Suitable for startups with scalable startup model and targeting to invest in growth.
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