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The Indian High Commission in Dhaka just hosted an exciting Startup Connect event bringing together top Bangladeshi entrepreneurs. High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted how startups can bridge the two countries through innovation and youth power. Leading Bangladeshi founders shared their experiences collaborating with Indian partners on technology and best practices. This event sets the stage for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit where several Bangladeshi startups will participate.

Key Points: India High Commission Hosts Startup Connect with Bangladeshi Leaders

  • Event featured over 30 leading Bangladeshi startup founders and ecosystem leaders
  • High Commissioner emphasized innovation-led growth for India-Bangladesh relations
  • Participants discussed opportunities in technology talent and market partnerships
  • Program builds momentum for Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit in October 2025
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High Commission of India hosts Startup Connect with leading Bangladeshi business leaders

Indian High Commission brings together 30+ Bangladeshi startup founders and ecosystem leaders to foster cross-border innovation partnerships and shared growth.

"Startups reflect both innovation and power of youth, acting as bridges to connect the two countries - High Commissioner Pranay Verma"

Dhaka, September 29

The High Commission of India hosted "Startup Connect" on Sunday - an event bringing together over 30 leading Bangladeshi startup founders and ecosystem leaders over a networking session and providing them with an opportunity to connect with peers to explore new partnerships, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement on Monday.

"Startup Connect" highlighted the remarkable growth in the startup ecosystems of India and Bangladesh, showcasing avenues for collaboration. The event highlighted how both Bangladeshi and Indian startups can leverage opportunities in technological innovation and entrepreneurship, fostering strong cross-border collaborations and driving shared growth in a future-oriented partnership, it added.

Addressing the event, High Commissioner Pranay Verma underlined the importance of innovation-led growth in driving the future of India-Bangladesh engagement. He noted that startups reflect both innovation and power of youth, not only creating jobs and providing solutions, but also acting as bridges to connect the two countries through new ideas and partnerships.

High Commissioner Verma expressed hope that the "Startup Connect" platform will set a new narrative for India-Bangladesh relations built upon the power of future-oriented collaboration.

The programme featured leading voices from the Bangladeshi startup ecosystem. Habibullah N Karim, Founder & CEO of Technohaven Company Ltd and Senior Vice President of MCCI, spoke about the rapid growth of Bangladesh's startup sector across various domains.

Mirza Salman Hossain Beg, Co-founder of iKori and 10 Minute School, outlined the opportunities for young entrepreneurs in Bangladesh and the successful collaborations that have taken place between India and Bangladesh in the startup sector.

The co-founder and CEO of ShopUp Bangladesh, Ataur Rahim Chowdhury, shared his experience of partnering with India to access global technology talent and adopt best practices.

The participants expressed confidence that such exchanges will deepen cross-border innovation collaborations, enhance access to funding, provide technological support, and foster market partnerships.

The event was hosted in the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit (TNGSS), scheduled for October 9-10, 2025, in Coimbatore, where several Bangladeshi startups will be participating.

Recognised as one of India's largest startup gatherings, this year's TNGSS will bring together delegates from 39 countries, offering a vibrant platform to connect startups with investors, industry leaders, and new business opportunities.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone working in Bangalore's startup ecosystem, I can see huge potential here. Bangladesh has amazing talent and India has scale - perfect combination for mutual growth. The Tamil Nadu summit should be interesting!
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Anjali F
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this leads to actual partnerships and not just networking events. We've seen many such programs that don't translate into concrete business outcomes. Fingers crossed this one delivers! 🤞
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Vikram M
Great to see our diplomatic missions focusing on economic partnerships. This is much better than just political dialogues. Youth entrepreneurship can build stronger ties than any government agreement.
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Sarah B
The timing with Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit is strategic. Hope Bangladeshi startups get good exposure and funding opportunities. South Asian collaboration is the need of the hour in tech innovation.
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Karthik V
Bangladesh's startup scene has really grown in recent years. Partnerships like these can help both countries compete globally. Looking forward to seeing what comes out of the Coimbatore summit next month! 🚀

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