Startup Ecosystem Booms: Bangladesh Produces Its First Unicorn
ShopBD, a B2B e-commerce platform connecting 500,000 small merchants with manufacturers, has raised $120 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation.
ShopBD, a B2B e-commerce platform connecting 500,000 small merchants with manufacturers, has raised $120 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation.
ShopBD, a B2B e-commerce platform connecting 500,000 small merchants with manufacturers, has raised $120 million in Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation.
The DSEX index crossed 8,500 points for the first time, driven by a 40% year-on-year rise in foreign portfolio investment and strong earnings from garment and pharmaceutical sectors.
The RMG sector set a new annual export record of $51.2 billion, powered by diversification into technical textiles, sustainable fashion and man-made fibre products.
The central bank has reduced the policy rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%, signalling confidence in inflation moderation and intent to support private sector credit expansion.
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