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Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a variety of services, including ride-hailing, courier delivery, food delivery, and fintech solutions. With its application, users can access on-demand transportation via cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions for online stores, facilitating parcel delivery for documents, accessories, and gifts. Pathao has expanded its operations to Nepal and serves 64 districts in Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal, establishing itself as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh. The platform aims to innovate mobility, logistics, and financial services across South Asia while providing a seamless experience for its users.

Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Maya Apa is a knowledge-sharing and messaging platform that enhances access to specialist advice in developing countries, particularly in Bangladesh. Since its establishment in 2011, the platform has facilitated over 500 queries daily, focusing on public health, psychosocial support, and legal matters. It allows users to maintain anonymity while seeking guidance from a vetted network of experts, including doctors and therapists. Maya Apa's user-friendly interface is accessible via Android, Web, and WAP, enabling both men and women to pose questions in English, Bangla, Banglish, or through voice input. The platform's innovative technology routes inquiries to professionals in real-time, effectively reducing barriers to reliable advice, especially for women facing societal constraints. With a month-over-month growth rate exceeding 10%, Maya Apa continues to expand its reach and impact in the realm of digital well-being.