Indian High Commission organizes special event with leading startups

The High Commission of India (HCI) in Dhaka hosted "Startup Connect" on 28 September 2025 - 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, according to a press release received yesterday.

"Startup Connect" underscored the remarkable growth in the startup ecosystem in India and Bangladesh and showcased 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.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma underlined the necessity of innovation-led growth in driving the future of India-Bangladesh engagement. He stated 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. Pranay Verma expressed hope that the "Startup Connect" platform will set a new narrative for India-Bangladesh relations built upon the power of future-oriented reciprocal cooperation.

The program featured leading figures from the startup ecosystem in Bangladesh. Habibullah N. Karim, founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Technohaven Company Ltd. and Senior Vice President of MCCI, talked 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 successful tie-ups that have taken place between India and Bangladesh in the startup sector.