Dhaka, October 31, 2025 — The ninth edition of Shukhee Presents Rise Above All 2025, powered by Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB), drew thousands of students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to the KIB Complex, Dhaka. With Mastercard as strategic partner and Guardian Life Insurance Ltd. as associate partner, the summit reaffirmed its position as Bangladesh’s premier platform for leadership, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Organised by Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy, the event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, panelists, and industry icons sharing insights on success, resilience, and purpose. The summit opened with Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor of Asian University for Women, setting an inspiring tone for the day.
Prominent banking leaders Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Naser Ezaz Bijoy, and Nasimul Baten discussed leadership in changing economic landscapes. The much-anticipated Banking Legendary Duo session with Syed Mahbubur Rahman and Ali Reza Iftekhar offered candid insights on vision, ethics, and navigating uncertainty. Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, CEO of Shukhee, shared his journey of innovation in health, earning, and development, while Syed Mohammad Kamal and Ashraf Bin Taj inspired the audience with stories of humble beginnings and perseverance.
Shuvashish Bhowmick took the stage with his son, delivering a soulful musical performance and sharing three life stories filled with resilience, gratitude, and passion. The Mind and Body Session, led by Tanvir Britto, Minhaz Remo, and Joya Berlin, offered practical insights on health, wellness, and personal growth. Arifin Shuvoo mesmerized the audience with his humble story of perseverance, while Tasnia Farin spoke about her early journey in the entertainment industry — motivating young dreamers to pursue their passions authentically.
Sessions on tech, startups, influencer culture, and holistic wellness provided actionable knowledge and networking opportunities. The day concluded with a high-energy musical performance by Nemesis, powered by United Commercial Bank (UCB) leaving attendees energized and inspired.
Supported by co-sponsors: MSI, Uber, Seven Rings Cement, Fit Elegance, DBH, AMA Coffee, Polar Ice Cream, Monno Ceramic, and Shwapno.
More partners include: Turkish Airlines, Yamaha, Emami Group, Creative IT Institute, Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Edvoy, Chery Bangladesh, Fresh Cola, Dettol, Grameen Danone, Chopsticks, Ruchi, Lays, Dan Cake, Fresh Premium Tea, Deepto TV, Tabaq, KFC, Surf Excel, Isho, Tickify, Perfetti Van Melle, ACI Pure Ready Mix, Kazi Resort, ICE Today, ICE Business Times, Inteelea, Checkmate, Renaissance, Elite Force, and Carnival Internet.
