Entrepreneur with specialization in Data Analytics, Financial Structuring, Investments and Inclusive Business.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Joined October 2013
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LightCastle Partners, in strategic partnership with The Daily Star, recently launched the fifth edition of its flagship publication, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) 2022-23.
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#businessconfidence #TertiarySector #economicgrowth
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We are excited to announce the launch of a dedicated website for Bunon 2030, an initiative of LightCastle Partners and Policy Exchange Bangladesh. Visit the Bunon 2030 website: lightcastlebd.com/bunon2030/
#Bunon2030 #LDCGraduation #Oporajita #ApparelSector #WomenEmpowerment
Was impressed to learn how tech stacks like @canva is making democratizing design.
@SwissAmbBD recently conducted a session on using social media effectively. @BijonIslam represented LightCastle at the session. As a group, we learned the do's and don'ts, how to use tools like Canva and had great food. Keep following our page for more updates. #SwissinBD #Impact
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Catalytic financing can use existing financial provisions to mobilize additional capital to create opportunities for inclusive growth and impact. Learn more in this write-up from @BijonIslam: lightcastlebd.com/insights/2…
#InclusiveGrowth #Financial #Inclusion #Impact #Investing
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@BijonIslam moderated a panel discussion on the Future of Impact Ecosystem at the Bangladesh Startup Summit 2023, the largest congregation of the startup ecosystem in the country. Learn more: lightcastlebd.com/insights/2…
#startups #impact #investment #startupsummit
An emerging impact ecosystem can solve critical problems for Bangladesh sustainably
@BijonIslam will be participating in panel discussions focused on impact investment in Bangladesh on 30 July as part of the Bangladesh Startup Summit 2023. For details & registration, please visit: summit.startupbangladesh.vc/
#impactinvesting #impactinvestment #impactinvestors
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In Q1 2023, local investments in Bangladeshi startups witnessed an 8x increase from the previous quarter. How will this shape the Bangladeshi startup landscape? Learn more: lightcastlebd.com/insights/2…
#startupecosystem #startupinvestment #startupfunding
ALT Bangladesh Startup Investment Report Infographic #3 - The rise of investments from local investors and ecosystem builders
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As global investors gravitate towards diversification, opportunities are emerging for Asian startups. What insights are revealed in the funding raised by Bangladeshi startups in Q1 2023? Find out: lightcastlebd.com/insights/2…
#startupinvestment #startupecosystem #startupfunding
ALT Bangladesh Startup funding trends from 2022 to Q1 2023
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LightCastle Partners had the privilege of collaborating with @socfinuk for a research engagement on Blended Finance. Here's what Charlotte Haywood, Associate Director at Social Finance, had to say about us and the partnership. #socialfinance #blendedfinance #testimonial
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Learn more about the challenges lingering in the Bangladeshi horticultural value chain and the solutions to overcome those challenges in the article below. #Horticulture #Bangladesh
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Bangladesh contributes less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions but ranks 7th in the Global Climate Risk Index. Thus, joint initiatives for building climate resilience in Bangladesh are needed.
#ClimateResilience #SustainableSolutions
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Eid Mubarak from LightCastle Partners! May this auspicious occasion bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and prosperity. Let's celebrate this day with love and harmony, and cherish the blessings that come our way. #EidMubarak #LightCastlePartners
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Learn more about the Bangladesh startup investment trends in the first quarter of 2023 in the Bangladesh Startup Investment Report 2022 Q’1: Embracing The Uncertainty. Download the full report using the link below. #StartupInvestment #StartupEcosystem
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Here’s to a wonderful holiday season filled with love and happiness. With joy and optimism, we look to the year ahead. Wishing you happiness, success, and prosperity in 2023.
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The IDEA (Income, Diets, and Empowerment through Aquaculture) project aims at addressing the hurdles in the aquaculture sector of Bangladesh. The project is implemented by WorldFish in Bangladesh and funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Innovative finace can play an important role towards an inclusive economy.
B-Briddhi has been playing an inspiring role in the Bangladesh ecosystem in promoting the growth of impact investing and gender inclusion.
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Navigate to the following knowledge piece on the B-Briddhi website.
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LightCastle’s Impact Investments in the form of “Patient Capital” is bearing fruits for the farmers & investors at higher than traditional financial instruments; a successful case of asset-based equity financing for creating sustainable investments.
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With more than 32.3 million people having a Mobile Financial Service (MFS) account, Bangladesh is in an ideal position to leverage retail credit, particularly digital credit.
Learn more from the Case Study: lightcastlebd.com/cases/asse…
