Dhaka, June 27 -- Despite years of enthusiasm, increasing digital penetration, and a growing pool of young talent, Bangladesh's start-up ecosystem is yet to take off in a way that matches its potential.

Entrepreneurs continue to face major hurdles in their journey from idea to scale, raising concerns about the long-term viability of the sector.

In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed a flurry of activity in the start-up space, especially in fintech, e-commerce, logistics, edtech and healthtech.

Yet, most of these ventures remain stuck in early stages, struggling to scale due to funding gaps, bureaucratic hurdles, lack of infrastructure and a risk-averse investment climate.

"There's no shortage of ideas or energy," says Sharmin Jahan...