Building the startup ecosystem of Pabna
About Startup Pabna
Startup Pabna is an entrepreneurship and innovation platform working to build a stronger business ecosystem from Pabna.
From concept to validation, and from validation to viable business.
We support students with ideas, aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and existing small and medium-sized businesses by connecting them with the knowledge, technology, mentorship, networks, and opportunities they need to grow.
Our work focuses on helping ideas move from concept to validation, and from validation to viable business. At the same time, we help existing businesses embrace innovation, digital transformation, and new growth opportunities.
We believe Pabna can be more than a local business destination—it can be a launchpad for the next generation of businesses serving Bangladesh and global markets.
Our mission is to create the connections, support, and opportunities that help promising ideas and businesses move forward.
Why Startup Pabna exists
To establish Pabna as a thriving launchpad for entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth—where ideas can grow into impactful businesses for Bangladesh and beyond.
To empower students, aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and existing small and medium-sized businesses with the knowledge, mentorship, technology, networks, and opportunities they need to turn ideas into viable businesses and achieve sustainable growth.
Four groups, one ecosystem
Students with ideas
Campus sessions, idea clinics and the Campus Ambassador programme.
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Practical workshops on validation, pricing, bookkeeping, VAT and tax.
Early-stage startups
Mentorship, pitch practice, introductions and directory visibility.
Existing small & medium businesses
Digital transformation, AI adoption, better systems and new markets.
What we stand for
Innovation
We encourage bold ideas, creative thinking, and innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Collaboration
We believe meaningful progress happens when founders, students, businesses, mentors, and communities work together.
Inclusion
We create opportunities for everyone with the passion, potential, and willingness to build something meaningful.
Action
We turn ideas into action through experimentation, execution, and continuous improvement.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, responsibility, and respect in everything we do.
Impact
We focus on creating lasting value—for entrepreneurs, businesses, communities, and the wider economy.
The people who started it
A founding team of seven, each carrying a defined role.
Shourov Choudhury
President & Director of Programs and National–International Relations
Saqlaen Mostaq
Vice President & Director of Operations and Community Growth
Xahid Hasan Suvo
General Secretary & Director of Events and Business Relations
Jamiul Hasan Sohan
Treasurer & Director of Finance and Youth Engagement
Farhana Islam
Secretary & Director of Government and SME Relations
Abdul Khium Tomal
Secretary & Director of Media and Communications
Al Hasan Toru
Secretary & Director of Branding and Content
Be part of what Pabna builds next.
Join as a member, volunteer, campus ambassador or mentor — or support the ecosystem as a partner.