I'm Lizainul Islam Ripon
Working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, research, and institutional practice to support inclusive economic and social development.
About Me
Entrepreneurship Development Activist & Research Fellow
I am an entrepreneurship development activist and research fellow based in Bangladesh, with academic training in international business and international relations. My work focuses on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems through research, advocacy, and practical engagement with institutions, youth, and communities.
I am the Founder & Editor of Uddoktaa, the first Bengali business periodical in Bangladesh, and a Research Fellow at the Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship Centre (ICE), University of Dhaka.
Areas of Focus
I work to promote entrepreneurship through content creation, ecosystem building, research-informed advocacy, and youth engagement. My initiatives aim to make entrepreneurship knowledge accessible, contextual, and impactful in Bangladesh.
- Founder & Editor – Uddoktaa
- Entrepreneurship ecosystem work
- Training & youth engagement
My research interests lie in entrepreneurship, social development, education, and gender-related studies. I have contributed to funded academic research projects and peer-reviewed publications through data analysis, fieldwork, and academic writing.