Shark Tank Bangladesh is starting on April 26

The popular business reality show ‘Shark Tank Bangladesh’ is starting for the first time in Bangladesh on April 26. The show will be seen every Friday at 10 PM on Banga and Deepta TV, the country’s largest video streaming platform. This information was given through a press conference at Holiday Inn located on Tajuddin road in the capital on Monday. The judges of Shark Tank Bangladesh – Kazi Mahbub Hasan, CEO of Shark, Robi R Ventures, Sami Ahmed, Head of Startup Bangladesh, Fahim Mashroor, Head of BDJobs, Nazim Farhan Chowdhury, Managing Director of Adcom Holding Group, Sawsan Khan Moin, CEO and Founder of Enchanted Events and Prints, Gala were present. Naveen Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Makeover Studio and Salon, Golam Murshed, Managing Director of Majesto Limited and Samuel Bridgefield, CEO of BigGlobal, Ahad Mohammad Bhai, CEO of Banga, COO Fayaz Taher are all partners of Shark Tank Bangladesh.

Shark Tank Bangladesh was discussed in detail in this day-long event. “Shark Tank” allows potential entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, known as “Sharks”. If they like the business, they pay cash through an agreement with the entrepreneur. If an entrepreneur has a prototype for a new product or an existing product or service, or plans to grow the business, they must convince five “sharks” to invest in their idea.

Since its launch in Japan in 2001 as “Money Tigers” on Nippon TV, the format has become a phenomenal success worldwide and is held on every continent under different names, sometimes “Dragon’s Den”, sometimes “Lion’s Den”. In this format of “Shark Tank”, the country’s hugely successful entrepreneurs, called Dragons, Lions or Sharks, have invested nearly $1 billion themselves, enabling dozens of companies to grow significantly. Entrepreneurs who join the “Shark” ecosystem have seen massive growth. Made billions of dollars in sales after landing deals and appearing on shows.

After scrutinizing more than 2000 companies, finally this much awaited show is going to be aired simultaneously on Banga and Deepta TV every Friday from 26th April from 10 PM onwards.

In this context Mr. Ahad Mohammad Bhai, CEO of Bengal said, “Shark Tank has been my favorite show for more than a decade. Bangladesh is an entrepreneur-oriented and resourceful country and as a proud Bangladeshi I feel this show is a worthy platform to entertain as well as improve our standard of living. We are extremely proud and excited to bring ‘Shark Tank’ to Bangladesh.”

Robi’s Head of Marketing and Communications Shamim Uz Zaman said, “I want to say just one thing to all the potential entrepreneurs of our country. You all believe in our Robi’s tagline “Believe You Can”. If you have unwavering belief and determination towards your business idea, you will surely succeed.”

Jayati Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Tally Solutions expressed her excitement, “Tally Solutions is delighted to partner with Shark Tank Bangladesh. We hope to see the inspiring journeys of some outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs like all of you. At Tally, we have always supported small and medium businesses and their entrepreneurs. This partnership with Shark Tank is another testament to our longstanding commitment to the entrepreneurs and startup community in Bangladesh.”

Nazim A. Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director, Consumer Banking Division, Prime Bank said, “We are delighted to be a part of this journey with Shark Tank. At Prime Bank, we always believe in empowering entrepreneurs and helping them realize their dreams and potential in our banking system!”

Robi as the “Title Sponsor” of this world famous show which is going to be held for the first time in Bangladesh, Startup Bangladesh as “Powered by Sponsor”, Prime Bank as “Banking Partner”, Tally Solutions as “Co-Sponsor”, Olympics as “Snacks Partner”. Foodie Instant Noodles, Sunquik as “Beverage Partner”, Yolo by Beximco as “Wardrobe Partner”, Cloth Studio as “Style Partner”, Miniso as “Gift Partner”, Holiday Inn as “Hospitality Partner”, Euro Vigil as “Security Partner”. Security Services, Raw Exposure as “Photography Partner”, Live to Web as “Back Story Partner”, Chaos as “Restaurant Partner” and Conceito as “PR Partner”. Red Dot Communications assisted in the production of the program. The show will be telecast on Banga and Deepta TV.