Bangladesh at Global Digital Forum 2026

The second Global Digital Forum 2026 will take place in Moscow, Russia, from October 8 to 10. The international technology event will bring together representatives from 110 countries, while Bangladesh will be represented by entrepreneur, startup ecosystem builder and Startup Association of Bangladesh (SAB) President Md. Abdur Rashid Sohag.

The forum is part of the Digital Solutions technology event. According to the organizers, government and international organizations, technology companies, startups, educational institutions, developers and professional organizations will also participate.

The forum will focus on digital transformation, technological infrastructure, innovation and international technology cooperation. Its programme includes plenary sessions, business tracks, educational workshops, practical sessions, business matching, networking and technology exhibitions.

Sohag’s Startup and Technology Work

Md. Abdur Rashid Sohag has been working in Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem as an entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, judge and community builder. As President of the Startup Association of Bangladesh, he works with startups and entrepreneurs across different regions of the country. He is also involved in efforts to build a stronger and more inclusive national startup ecosystem.

He is also the Founder, CEO & Chairman of Pupil School Bus Ltd. The technology-driven company works to develop a safe, reliable and organized school transportation system for students in Bangladesh. Its operations currently cover Dhaka and Chattogram. The platform uses technologies including GPS tracking, parent communication, digital notifications, smart attendance and route management.

Sohag’s entrepreneurial achievements include the 1st Prize at the A2i Smart District Innovation Challenge, Pre-Seed Investment from BYLC Ventures Accelerator, a Top 250 position in the Entrepreneurship World Cup, Top Pitch/Graduate recognition from Smart Bangladesh Accelerator and the DNCC Citizen Award 2025.

He was also recognized as Student Transportation Innovator of the Year 2024 (South Asia) at the CEO Monthly Chairperson Awards. His recent international recognitions include being a Semifinalist at the Seoul Smart City Prize 2026 and receiving Global Finalist, Founder of the Year and People’s Best Choice recognition at the Global Startup Awards. He was also recognized as Tally MSME Startup Founder of the Year 2024.

Bringing Global Experience Home

Sohag aims to apply his international technology and entrepreneurship experience to Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem. He previously participated in the U.S. Department of State’s Professional Fellows Program, where he gained experience and learning opportunities with organizations in the transportation and technology sectors in the United States.

He also received training in Leadership & Management with the University of Oklahoma and served as a Board Director of Modus Inc., a Tulsa-based company in the United States.

In Bangladesh, he works with entrepreneurs as Lead Mentor of the University Innovation Hub Program (UIHP). Through universities and entrepreneurship platforms, he has worked as a mentor, speaker and judge, supporting young entrepreneurs in customer discovery, market validation, business models, fundraising, pitch development and commercialization.

For the Moscow event, Sohag expects to connect with technology entrepreneurs, investors, technology professionals and policymakers from different countries. He also aims to bring international experience and opportunities back to Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem.

He said, “Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem is now at an important stage of transformation. At an international platform like Moscow, I want to showcase the potential of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and startups while bringing global experience, technology and collaboration opportunities to entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.”

He added, “I do not want to work only to grow my own company. I also want to strengthen the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Through the Startup Association of Bangladesh, we are working to connect entrepreneurs across the country, represent entrepreneurs on policy issues and connect Bangladeshi startups with international opportunities.”

Various technology companies will showcase their digital solutions and innovations at the forum. The experience, technology insights and new connections gained from the event are expected to contribute to Bangladesh’s startup, technology and innovation sectors.

According to the organizers, the Global Digital Forum aims to expand international technology cooperation, facilitate discussions on digital trends and create opportunities for connections and partnerships among technology-sector organizations from different countries.
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