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Pathao and Shomvob / Bangladeshi startups earn spot on Forbes Asia list

Bangladeshi startups Pathao and Shomvob have been named in the prestigious Forbes Asia “100 to Watch” list for 2025, marking a significant recognition for the country’s burgeoning technology ecosystem on the regional stage.

Pathao raises $12 million in foreign funds

Pathao has raised $12 million in a pre-series B funding round as part of the company’s strategic shift towards fintech

Killer of Pathao founder gets 40 years in jail

A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss Fahim Saleh was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday, Associated Press reports quoting Manhattan’s district attorney.

Beware of subscription services promising the moon

Companies shouldn’t make their existing services worse to push a subscription model that promises to fix these issues.

Pathao unveils new logo; announces Pathao Pay

Pathao, the on-demand digital platform, has just revealed a brand new logo for their company. The logo was publicly revealed in the brand's official Fabook page earlier today with a new slogan: "Here With You". 

Pathao among 40 global technology companies beating their Western rivals

Pathao, the popular on-demand digital platform, has been chosen as one of the top 40 global technology firms that are outperforming their Western counterparts. The list was prepared by Rest of World, a New York-based tech-focused news publication founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

Pathao wants to establish Pathao Digital Bank

The ride-sharing company will utilise its own fund

Pathao gets Employment Catalyst Award

Pathao, Bangladesh's largest digital services company, was awarded with the Employment Catalyst Award by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday for its outstanding contributions to job creation, particularly in the youth segment.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Pathao among 40 global technology companies beating their Western rivals

Pathao, the popular on-demand digital platform, has been chosen as one of the top 40 global technology firms that are outperforming their Western counterparts. The list was prepared by Rest of World, a New York-based tech-focused news publication founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Pathao wants to establish Pathao Digital Bank

The ride-sharing company will utilise its own fund

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Pathao gets Employment Catalyst Award

Pathao, Bangladesh's largest digital services company, was awarded with the Employment Catalyst Award by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday for its outstanding contributions to job creation, particularly in the youth segment.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Promoting startup ecosystem

The Bangladeshi startup ecosystem has seen remarkable growth in the past few years with approximately 1,200 active startups across sectors, including fintech, logistics, healthcare, tourism, agriculture and education. In fact, startups like ShopUp, bKash, Pathao, Chaldal, Maya, Shajgoj, and iFarmer have innovated new products and processes to transform the market and have attracted millions of dollars in foreign investments for Bangladesh along with creating thousands of new jobs.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Pathao Car drivers and users can now set their own fares

Pathao is relaunching its car ride-sharing service tomorrow, November 8, under a new model that will enable users to find rides faster and at fair prices.

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Uber & Pathao teams up to enhance ridesharing experience

Uber & Pathao today announced a joint campaign to raise the bar higher on safety standards for the Bangladesh ridesharing industry while enhancing the ridesharing experience. 

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Are Bangladeshis best in the world in naming businesses?

As a traveller or visitor, if you have been to Bangladesh, you are no stranger to the shocking green everywhere, the chaos of Dhaka city, the absolute absence of rules anywhere, and if you have a keen eye then the straightforward, smooth and sometimes borderline funny naming of our businesses will surely intrigue you.

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

BRTA directs ride-sharing apps to not allow bikes on long-routes before Eid

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) today directed all ride-share providing companies to take strict measures so that no motorcycles under their services can operate on long-routes ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.

November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021

Pathao names Fahim Ahmed as CEO

Pathao, the homegrown ride-sharing and digital-services platform, has appointed Fahim Ahmed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Fahim, who joined Pathao in early 2018 as the Chief Financial Officer, replaces co-founder Hussain Elius. 

July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020

Decapitated body of Pathao co-founder Fahim Saleh found in NY apartment

Fahim Saleh, co-founder of ride-sharing venture Pathao, is found dead in an apartment in New York.