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Rahat Ahmed

@dequinix

@AnchorlessBD Founder & Managing Partner. Global capital for Bangladesh. Diaspora+narrative at @bdeshiglobal. Film, Ramen + Gaming. 🇧🇩☀️

Dhaka, New York and a Carry-On Katılım Şubat 2009
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There's no shortage of talented Bangladeshis around the world. For example, here's a short (and slightly older) list of some who're at reputable tech and tech-adjacent companies—and there are many more in other industries as well who could further contribute to building a better country. What happens if they come back? What happens when they build from abroad using local talent? What happens when they build in Bangladesh for the world? It's time for us rise—to return, innovate, strengthen and elevate Bangladesh, creating the opportunities our youth have yearned for and re-write the country's global narrative in the process. 🇧🇩☀️
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Gave cousin @claudeai some parameters, and he filled out my March Madness bracket.
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"Why Bangladesh Should Use FDI as a Foreign Policy Strategy" — my latest in the Daily Star on why investment remains one of the most underutilized and misunderstood tools in Bangladesh's diplomatic approach: thedailystar.net/slow-reads/geo…
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One of the biggest fintech opportunities in the world right now may be in Bangladesh. Bank deposits have hit a five year high in Bangladesh—which ironically means banks are less incentivized to lend to SMEs and the middle class. And considering there's not much credit scoring infrastructure, there's no way to do it easily anyway. The result? SME contribution to GDP sits at 25-30%—compared to 45-60% in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Pakistan. This means millions of people and businesses can't borrow, can't scale, and can't build wealth. This is exactly where well-funded fintech startups can fill the gap: Alternative credit scoring—mobile money flows, utility payments, transaction history—can do what traditional banks haven't been able to. And the market makes it even more compelling: 180 million people, a nearly $500 billion economy, and a middle class with rising incomes and almost no access to formal credit. For those in the diaspora and beyond, this is a rare moment where market timing, market size, and genuine human impact align. This wouldn't just be about making money but fundamentally changing the lives of millions.
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For Bangladeshi founders, the Middle East offers a compelling new market to build for—a region where consumption is rising, investment capital is increasingly available, and good talent is still in demand. It particularly makes sense on the software side (as opposed to more localized consumer products and services), and we're excited to see companies like @myaliceai committing to the region in a meaningful way. Piece by @MohidulAlamX of @AntlerGlobal. thedailystar.net/tech-startup/n…
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Loving the shift from aid-based to trade-based in the development sector. Many countries are now actively looking for higher-quality ways to invest in Bangladesh—not just fund PR-heavy programs with minimal results. Greater accountability and informed private sector engagement can genuinely accelerate socioeconomic progress—including sustainable job growth and the creation of new industries. And yes—fewer awards and MOUs.
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Some things on my wishlist for the new Bangladeshi government: 1) Clear, performance-driven guidance to ambassadors on strengthening bilateral relationships—especially in trade and investment. 2) A serious, high-quality national branding strategy—including a coordinated push to build a tourism industry. 3) An informed, disciplined process to engage and integrate high-caliber diaspora into the country's talent and capital base. 4) Structured aftercare services for migrant workers—including access to education and healthcare. 5) A long-term strategy to leverage sports as both an economic engine and a driver of national morale. All of these are realistic and fully executable—with the right focus, structure, and political will.
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The Bangladeshi diaspora is not just a feel-good story—it is a national economic strategy. Their experience, networks, and capital can materially shape the country's next phase of growth. But that requires an informed, disciplined approach to engagement. With an elected government and a renewed mandate, there is an opportunity to institutionalize diaspora engagement—transparently, merit-based, and at scale. Full piece: linkedin.com/pulse/banglade…
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Tasbin@ttasbin

Today we’re launching @markopolo_ai an AI that creates deeply personalized campaigns that run themselves. Convert 30-40% of warm leads vs. the industry standard of 10-15%. People don’t abandon because they don’t want the product. They abandon because the follow-up is generic, late, or in the wrong channel/language. So me, @RubaiyatFarhan and our team has built an engine that automatically repairs the leak. Our platform reads each visitor's behavioral signals and generates individual follow-ups across email, SMS, and voice, automatically. No generic workflows. No A/B testing. Just LLM-powered campaigns that understand your customers intent and adapt in real-time. Here’s how modern brands use Markopolo to recover millions in lost intent: 1. Reads real shopper behavior in real time Hesitations, comparisons, timing, language preference, a full behavioral fingerprint for every visitor. 2. Creates unique 1:1 journeys instantly Email → SMS → WhatsApp → AI Voice — whatever that specific shopper responds to. No flows. No templates. 3. Follows up in the right tone, language & moment If a shopper buys in Hindi and researches in English, Markopolo adjusts. If they only respond at 7 PM on WhatsApp, it adapts. 4. Fully autonomous campaigns No workflow builders. No segmentation maintenance. Just automated, deeply personal conversations that bring people back. The result? 30–40% recovery consistently. If @markopolo_ai doesn’t beat your current recovery rate within 60 days, we’ll refund you.

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Death, taxes and Ohio State.
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Traveling in... 2005: Handwritten notes 2015: Smartphone 2025: ChatGPT
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A necessary, much needed refresh of the @BangladeshBIDA website—now with more relevant information and an energy to match the opportunity: bida.gov.bd
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Bangladesh needs to stop thinking in millions—the world operates in billions.
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@kchoudhu Mr. Kamil, that 13 minutes could be a game of FIFA.
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I do not understand how the jarred pasta sauce industry exists. It takes ~13 minutes to make an off the charts good marinara from scratch, why does everyone insist on torturing themselves with the jarred crap?
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My latest at @dailystarnews on why capital markets reform must be a national priority for Bangladesh. It could unlock $150+ billion in investments in the next 5+ years—leading to more jobs, greater competitiveness, and a pathway back for the diaspora. thedailystar.net/business/news/…
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For private equity to work in Bangladesh, three things must be prioritized: ✅ Stronger ties with global financial investors—including international corporates and PE firms—so there’s deeper downstream capital to support companies beyond the early stages. ✅ Real capital markets reform—because functional exit routes via stock exchanges are necessary for local and global investors alike. ✅ The rise of family offices—to mobilize domestic wealth that currently sits idle in real estate, deposits, or worse yet, finds ways to leave the country with no desire to return. As these issues are addressed, we’ll unlock not just capital, but also the institutional capacity needed to build a real investment ecosystem: advisory firms, investment banks, and fund managers with global experience. This will additionally accelerate greater engagement from the diaspora—many of whom sit on capital, networks, and expertise, but are still waiting for the right vehicles to bring it back home.
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