By
Quazi M. Ahmed
Founder & President, BOND
Bangladesh is not just home to millions of aspiring professionals its extended family stretches across the world. From North America to Europe, the Middle East to Australia, Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) are making remarkable strides as entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders.
At BOND (Bridging Organization with NRBs for Development), we believe that these global Bangladeshis are not only ambassadors of our country’s potential but also powerful agents of change. By supporting NRB entrepreneurs, we don’t just nurture business success we ignite opportunities for broader social and economic development back home.
The NRB Entrepreneur: A Global Asset
Diaspora entrepreneurs often face a unique blend of challenges and advantages. While they operate in highly competitive international markets, they also carry deep-rooted ties to Bangladesh emotionally, culturally, and economically. Many want to reinvest their success into the country, whether through mentorship, employment generation, innovation, or philanthropy. This is where BOND comes in not just as a platform, but as a partner.
How BOND Helps Diaspora Entrepreneurs Thrive
BOND provides a supportive ecosystem where Bangladeshi entrepreneurs around the world can connect, grow, and give back. Here’s how we make that happen:
- Networking & Collaboration
BOND connects NRB entrepreneurs with fellow business leaders, mentors, and experts across borders. Whether you’re based in Toronto, London, Dubai, or Sydney, you can find like-minded peers and potential partners through our global network. - Knowledge Exchange & Masterclasses
We organize webinars, virtual summits, and learning events where successful NRBs share insights on scaling businesses, navigating markets, and overcoming challenges unique to diaspora-led ventures. - Advisory Support for Startups and Expansions
BOND offers access to seasoned advisors and consultants to guide NRBs in launching new ventures or expanding existing ones both in their host countries and in Bangladesh. - Spotlight & Storytelling
Through our website and social media, we regularly feature inspiring stories of NRB entrepreneurs to amplify their voices and encourage more global Bangladeshis to explore entrepreneurship. - Strategic Partnerships in Bangladesh
BOND facilitates linkages between diaspora entrepreneurs and relevant institutions in Bangladesh chambers of commerce, investment boards, NGOs, and academic institutions to turn ideas into impact. - Giving Back Through Enterprise
We guide NRBs on how to create social impact through business whether by supporting rural artisans, hiring from underprivileged communities, or introducing tech-driven solutions in education, health, or agriculture.
The Ripple Effect: More Than Business
When an NRB entrepreneur succeeds and reinvests in Bangladesh directly or indirectly they spark a chain reaction:
- Local businesses get inspired
- Youth find mentorship and opportunities
- Communities gain access to resources
- A bridge of trust and collaboration is strengthened
BOND exists to nurture that ripple ensuring that success stories don’t stay isolated, but multiply and spread.
Looking Ahead: From Success to Significance
For the Bangladeshi diaspora, entrepreneurship is not just a career it’s a calling. It’s the chance to turn ideas into enterprises and enterprises into engines of national progress. BOND is committed to standing beside every NRB entrepreneur on that journey—supporting, celebrating, and strengthening their path.
If you’re a global Bangladeshi entrepreneur or someone with a dream to become one BOND welcomes you. Let’s work together to turn your global success into meaningful local impact.