For those looking for interesting new work ventures or just interested in meeting other like-minded young professionals, This is Dhaka (TID) offers a unique opportunity to come together and network with peers and leaders in Dhaka’s flourishing business community. TID aims to revitalize the local community and help other fledgling businesses self-organize. It nurtures a belief that given the right platform for communication, people can create collaborations by organizing themselves into groups that are powerful enough to make a difference.
TID was created to serves as four platforms infused into one: PR, Events, Magazine and Website. Their objective is to promote individuals and companies with the proper media and public attention. Through their platform they will endeavor to assist their clientele by connecting them with potential buyers, users and partners.
Their events will be hosted with the aim to help individuals power their careers, learn and share ideas and discuss business startup opportunities. The platform will be open for young entrepreneurs as well as existing businessmen to bounce ideas off each other and possibly come up with the next big thing. TID will place itself in a position so it can involve prominent entrepreneurs and highly placed professionals who would share their valuable knowledge and visions to connect with those who need it.
TID Social marked the first social networking event for business oriented individuals organized by the new start-up on 23rd July at Bistro E in Gulshan. At the event, Founder and CEO, Erfanul Haque (also a Director at Ershad Security and Executive Director at Varosha Group of Industries), introduced his idea of the networking hub to those in attendance. During his speech he explains how the objective is to get to know each other and share ideas, visions and insights. “Every small idea can be made big. TID is a platform for all, a platform for me, you and us. Welcome to the era of TID.”
Guest speakers at the event also shared their insights and experiences as industry experts. Those in attendance included Bangladesh National Cricket Team Batsman, Tamim Iqbal; Managing Director of Green Delta Insurance Limited, Farzana Chowdhury; Managing Director of Parkesine Products, Dilruba Chowdhury; Managing Director of East Coast Group, Tanjil Chowdhury; Chairperson of Zurhem, Saadat Chowdhury; Audi Bangladesh’s Saad Nusrat Khan and Country Market Consultant of Google Bangladesh, Hashmi Rafsanjani.
As the event got underway, TID’s Event and Editorial Head, Subha Shamarukh, expressed her notion about how TID would impact the business community. “TID is here to shatter all preconceived notions about PR and marketing. It will revolutionize the PR scene in Dhaka by becoming a pioneer in innovative branding. TID is not just PR or a brand, it’s a lifestyle. Brace yourselves, here comes TID.”
Tanjil Chowdhury, Managing Director of East Coast Group postulated, “TID fills in all those gaps left unaccounted for by the limitations of social and virtual networks. It is a truly refreshing initiative fit for a generation that knows no bounds.”
When asked about her opinion regarding TID, Dilruba Chowdhury, Managing Director of Parkesine Products said, “TID cannot be defined as just a publication or a PR company or as a platform for networking. It is so much more than that. It is a social experience that brings people from all circles together and engages to create a unique relationship that takes it to a whole new level.”
