Rise Above All 2025, the nation’s largest and most anticipated public speaking event, is set to take place at the KIB Complex, Dhaka, on 31 October 2025.
Rise Above All acts as a bridge between the nation’s greatest achievers and its youth, giving them hope, courage, and inspiration to rise above obstacles, silence the naysayers, overcome negativity, and do something truly meaningful with their lives. From a month-long club activation where we reached 35 clubs across 30 universities, to the grand event day ‘Rise Above All’ — this initiative serves as a powerful platform for students, young professionals, and emerging leaders to learn, grow, and connect with opportunities that inspire their future.
This year, Shukhee — a 360-degree digital healthcare platform — joins as the Title Sponsor, while Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), one of Bangladesh’s most prominent banks, comes on board as the “Powered By” sponsor. Mastercard joins as the Strategic Partner, in association with Guardian Life Insurance Ltd.
Organized by Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy, the full-day event (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) will bring together thousands of students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the country.
Some of Bangladesh’s most prestigious brands have come together to support Shukhee presents Rise Above All 2025, powered by MTB in every possible way.
Co-Sponsors: MSI, Uber, Seven Rings Cement, Fit Elegance, DBH, AMA Coffee, Polar Ice Cream, Monno Ceramic, Shwapno
Additional Partners:
Additional Partners: 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, Inteelea, Checkmate, Renaissance, Elite Force, Carnival Internet
Just like every year, this year too we have an incredible lineup of speakers ready to take the stage and share their journeys, their struggles, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the inspiring stories behind their success.
Here are some of the keynote speakers, listed in alphabetical order:
- Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui — CEO, Shukhee
- Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid — MD & CEO, United Commercial Bank Limited
- Nasimul Baten — CEO, DBH Finance PLC
- Naser Ezaz Bijoy — CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh
- Rezwanul Hoque — CEO, Ismartu Technology BD Limited
- Shuvasish Bhowmick — Award-Winning Content Creator
- Tanzeen Alam — Country Head, Emami Bangladesh
- Rubana Huq — Vice-chancellor of Asian University for Women
- Rubaba Dowla — Country Director for Oracle Bangladesh
There will be multiple engaging panels and adda sessions throughout the event, each designed to spark meaningful conversations and highlight real stories of success. These include:
The Banking Legendary Duo: Syed Mahbubur Rahman (MD & CEO of Mutual Trust Bank) and Ali Reza Iftekhar (MD & CEO of Eastern Bank PLC.)
Women Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion: Wahida Sharmin (MD of Fit Elegance), Raba Khan (Social Media Influencer), Sanjida Jannat (Female Boxer)
Also The Mind & Body Session, Mastercard Special Panel Discussion, Startup, SME and Large Business, Tech Adda, and Influencer Adda. Each session will bring together inspiring voices and industry leaders to share their journeys, experiences, and insights with the audience.
Additionally, Shukhee will host the final round of the Push-Up Challenge on stage, which started during the university club activities and will present the prize on stage.
From the media industry, we’re proud to have some of the most celebrated names joining us Zahid Hasan, Arefin Shuvoo, and Tasnia Farin.
In the evening, a musical session powered by United Commercial Bank PLC will feature a live performance by one of Bangladesh’s top bands, Nemesis.
Registration Information
Event: Rise Above All 2025 — The Nation’s Largest Public Speaking Event
Date: 31 October 2025
Venue: KIB Complex, Dhaka
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Ticket Link: https://tickify.live/event/rise-above-all-2025/
Event Page: https://web.facebook.com/share/17QKZJmNcb/