Across Bangladesh and much of the developing world, millions of children spend hours on screens daily, consuming content, playing games, watching videos, yet most will graduate without ever learning how technology actually works or writing a line of code. They're growing up as digital consumers, not digital creators. Traditional schools have been slow to adapt […]
Bangladesh faces a severe food safety crisis, with approximately 52% of vegetables and fresh produce showing contamination and adulteration according to 2019 data, while public perception suggests over 70% of food products contain harmful substances. In response to this challenge, a new generation of entrepreneurs has emerged, building companies focused on safe, natural food production […]
We’re super excited to share that we’re hosting an online panel discussion on the state and the future of safe food in Bangladesh, in collaboration with Khaas Food Limited. The panel features some of the people doing critically important work to change how Bangladesh thinks about safe food and to ensure safe food for all […]
PRAN-RFL has been investing in a growing and diverse retail universe, quietly amassing an unparalleled distribution power. That is our Insight story from last week. Owning distribution is a particular kind of power in business. While product plays a critical role in the success of a company, without distribution even the best products can fail. […]
The technology landscape in Bangladesh presents a persistent paradox: a surging demand for digital devices juxtaposed with a prevalent "distrust economy" when it comes to secondary markets and after-sales services. Almost the entire ecosystem of electronics repair and after-sales service remain chaotic and unreliable. For customers, the problem is a twofold one. On the one […]
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela's words echo differently when you're sitting in a rural classroom in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, watching talented students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they lack access. ASM Anas Ferdous knew this feeling intimately. Growing up in Bangladesh's northern […]
Future Startup and Khaas Food Limited are proud to announce the launch of "You Are What You Eat: Bangladesh Food and Health Report 2025," a comprehensive white paper that examines the critical relationship between food systems, dietary habits, and health outcomes in Bangladesh. Download the full report for free here. The report, produced jointly by […]
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