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Jatri is a Dhaka-based company founded in 2019 that has developed an application software for bus ticket booking and tracking. As the first app-based intra city public transport platform in Bangladesh, Jatri aims to enhance mobility solutions for commuters by promoting a shift from private vehicle ownership to more equitable and accessible public transport options. The platform utilizes a dynamic fleet of buses, leveraging technology to improve the travel experience for urban commuters. By streamlining the journey process, Jatri enables reliable transport services, showcasing the positive impact of the private sector in transforming urban mobility in Dhaka.

Ostad is a tutor marketplace that connects learners with verified and skilled tutors across various subjects and skills. The platform offers a range of services, including one-on-one certificate courses with assessments, on-demand learning, and interactive online batches. Additionally, Ostad provides 24/7 problem-solving support from assigned tutors, ensuring that learners receive continuous assistance. The marketplace emphasizes affordable learning opportunities while fostering an active community and offering a price guarantee. Through its diverse offerings, Ostad aims to help users enhance their skills in a more engaging and effective manner.

Bonton is a WiFi sharing network with the goal of lowering the cost of mobile internet access for everyone. Founded in 2019 and is based in Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Shajgoj.com is a leading e-commerce and content platform dedicated to beauty and personal care products for Bengali-speaking women worldwide. The platform not only offers a wide range of beauty and personal care products but also provides free customized beauty consultations through videos. This approach allows Shajgoj to guide its customers through the latest trends in beauty, creating a personalized shopping experience that combines product offerings with valuable content and expert advice.

10 Minute School is the largest online education platform in Bangladesh, established in 2015. The platform offers free educational resources to nearly two million students daily through its app and website. With an extensive library of over 19,000 video tutorials, 50,000 quizzes, 1,350 smartbooks, and 1,139 live classes, it comprehensively covers textbook content for students from class 1 to 12. In addition to these resources, 10 Minute School is focused on professional and skill development courses, facilitating e-training and e-learning services at no cost. The platform has garnered over 9 million followers across its social media channels and is planning to expand its offerings with e-books and premium courses in the future.

Ajke is a live commerce technology company with the vision to combine physical store experience and online shopping. Its a growing startup at the heart of Dhaka, one of the busiest city in the world thriving with enormous retail tech prospects. We aim to decentralize ecommerce and unleash the true potential of Ajke has secured Angel investment and graduated country's one of the most reputed incubation programs - NSU Startups Next.

Jatri is a Dhaka-based company founded in 2019 that has developed an application software for bus ticket booking and tracking. As the first app-based intra city public transport platform in Bangladesh, Jatri aims to enhance mobility solutions for commuters by promoting a shift from private vehicle ownership to more equitable and accessible public transport options. The platform utilizes a dynamic fleet of buses, leveraging technology to improve the travel experience for urban commuters. By streamlining the journey process, Jatri enables reliable transport services, showcasing the positive impact of the private sector in transforming urban mobility in Dhaka.

NextPay is an alternative to bank accounts for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Its platform enables companies to collect customer payments via digital invoices, manage their cash, and pay their employees, suppliers, or bills in batches to any bank or e-wallet.

Praava is raising the bar for healthcare in Bangladesh with a fully vertically integrated network of outpatient health centers powered by international-standard doctors, diagnostics, and technology. They are building a better patient experience enabled by technology, offering consultations with family doctors, a full range of diagnostics services including lab and imaging, and the country's first-ever fully integrated HIS system and patient portal.

SOLshare Ltd. is a company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that specializes in a peer-to-peer solar electricity trading platform. Founded in 2013, it aims to provide sustainable and affordable energy access to low-income rural communities by enabling households and businesses to trade excess solar energy for profit. The company's innovative approach features decentralized microgrids and utilizes distributed ledger technology to facilitate real-time transactions. Key products include the SOLbox, a bi-directional electricity meter that supports peer-to-peer trading, and SOLcontrol, a charge controller for solar home systems. SOLshare collaborates with various strategic partners, including Micro Energy International and the Asian Development Bank, to enhance its impact. By empowering communities to monetize their excess solar energy, SOLshare is pioneering a model for energy transition that could serve as a blueprint for utility operations worldwide.

Sigmind.ai is a developer of an AI-powered computer vision platform aimed at transforming enterprises and industries in Bangladesh. The company provides solutions that automate the collection and analysis of data from various media, enabling businesses to derive valuable insights for informed decision-making. Their technology utilizes deep learning to identify critical elements such as faces, emotions, and dangerous objects in environments. Additionally, Sigmind.ai offers intelligent cameras, object detection, and classification capabilities, including automatic license plate recognition and masked face detection. This platform is particularly beneficial for businesses and government agencies, allowing them to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs associated with product recalls and warranty repairs by detecting defects like scratches, stains, and missing parts in products.

Provider of affordable transportation services intended to provide safe transportation at an affordable price. The company's platform provides shuttle services for businesses to ensure safe and affordable commute for employees, provides an affordable shuttle for women along with provides rental services, enabling customers to experience a safer public transport service in a simplified way.

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