Shark Tank Lands in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi entertainment platform Bongo has signed a deal to produce a local version of the business format Shark Tank.

Robi has come on board as the “Title Sponsor” of the show, alongside “powered by” partner Startup Bangladesh. Gazi Shuvro will direct, and SBK Tech Ventures is supporting the show.

Shark Tank is a Sony Pictures Television format.

“We are very excited to be a part of this show,” said Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Honorable Minister of State for ICT. “Startup Bangladesh is committed to investing behind top-quality entrepreneurs and to helping support young minds who are the future leaders of our country. This show is a great platform for entrepreneurs to get the exposure and potential investment from solid investors to take their business to the next level.”

Ahad Bhai, CEO of Bongo, said, “Shark Tank has been my favorite show since it started airing more than a decade ago. We are a very entrepreneurial and resourceful country, and as a proud Bangladeshi, I felt that this show is the perfect platform to combine entertainment with improving the lives of our people. We are very proud and excited to get this off the ground!”

Sonika Bhasin, VP of distribution for South Asia at Sony Pictures Television, added, “After the tremendous success of Shark Tank in India with both the U.S. and the local Indian version, we are thrilled to bring this phenomenon to Bangladesh. Shark Tank has inspired millions of people around the world, and we know it will do the same for business minds in Bangladesh. Sony Pictures Television looks forward to bringing even more of our hit formats to Bangladesh to continue to captivate and entertain audiences.”