Shahir Chowdhury

Shahir Chowdhury is a CFA charterholder with over a decade of experience working in financial services in London. He is the founder and CEO of Shikho, an EdTech company dedicated to democratising access to high-quality education across Bangladesh.

Building Bangladesh’s human capital in a digital age

Just before sunrise in 2030, a grade 8 student named Rafi sits at a wooden desk in a tin-roofed home outside Rangpur. His mother is boiling water for tea.

20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Unlocking Bangladesh’s potential through digital connectivity

In the 21st century, the notion of infrastructure has evolved beyond roads, bridges, and railways. The new lifeline for progress is digital infrastructure—specifically, access to affordable and reliable internet.

19 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Opinion / Beyond quotas: Education, employment, and the unfinished revolution

In Bangladesh, inequality starts with education.

9 September 2024, 09:00 AM