Bishwamitra Chowdhury

Director, Impact Hub Dhaka
Bangladesh

Bishwamitra Chowdhury is a seasoned social innovation leader with over nine years of experience driving entrepreneurship and development in Bangladesh. Currently the Director at Impact Hub Dhaka, he leads operations and partnerships to empower a growing community of changemakers. Previously, he served as Senior Program Manager at YY Ventures, supporting over 35 startups and delivering 25+ training programs on social business, youth leadership, and women's entrepreneurship.

His work spans collaborations with global institutions like USAID, UNFPA, and ILO, and includes co-leading key research on COVID-19’s economic impact. Bishwamitra’s cross-sector experience—across startups, private firms, and NGOs—gives him unique insight into Bangladesh’s development ecosystem. Recognized as an Acumen Fellow (2020) he is known for his commitment to social innovation. Outside work, he volunteers with Pawmang School in Bandarban, supporting education for over 100 indigenous students.