2 Cents Podcast

Guest: Prof. S.M. Arifuzzaman

In this episode of the 2 Cents Podcast, we explore the essential skills and mindsets you need to succeed in any profession.

👉 Key topics discussed:

• The importance of Communication Skills in career growth

• Practical Job Interview Tips

• How Emotional Intelligence shapes leadership and success

• Effective Knowledge Management strategies

• Ways to boost Productivity in daily life

• Understanding the concept of Rizq and its importance

• Insights on the Bangladeshi Education System

🎙 Guest: Professor S.M. Arifuzzaman

• Executive Coach

• Corporate Strategist

• Emotional Intelligence Expert

• Partner, QUAZI Consultants

If you’re a student, professional, or entrepreneur looking to grow in your career and life, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you don’t want to miss.

🔊 Listen now and unlock the skills to thrive in today’s competitive world!

Guest: Md. Shadek Hossain Minhaz, Mentor, Writer , Co-Founder & CEO, LustManager

P*rn addiction is one of the most harmful struggles of our time—destroying focus, relationships, and mental health. In this episode of the 2 Cents Podcast, we uncover the hidden dangers of p*rn and how it can drag someone into a downward spiral. Most importantly, we share practical and proven ways to break free—solutions you won’t hear anywhere else.

Guest: Shihab Uddin Rifat, Owner, Parkway Furniture

Can you really start a successful business with zero investment? In today’s episode of the 2 Cents Podcast, we sit down with Shihab Uddin Rifat, the founder of Parkway Furniture, who scaled his business from scratch to generating lakhs in revenue.

We dive deep into:
✅ How to start a business with no money
✅ Step-by-step business planning and execution
✅ Smart money management for entrepreneurs
✅ Managing time and building an efficient team

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or someone stuck in the planning phase, this episode is packed with real-life insights and actionable strategies that can help you start and scale — even without capital.

🔔 Don’t miss this inspiring journey from zero to success!

Host: Nafees Salim - Founder & CEO, Impact Academy Sazzad Ahsan - Founder & Lead Consultant, Brandmark Consultancy

In this power-packed episode of the 2 Cents Podcast, we break down 11 years of marketing experience into just 77 minutes — so you get all the insights without the fluff.

🎯 Topics we cover:
– How to reduce marketing costs with smarter strategies
– The real impact of content marketing
– Why email marketing still works in 2025
– Building and managing a productive marketing team
– Using AI tools to save time and boost output
– The art of time management in fast-paced marketing environments

Whether you're a startup founder, content creator, or marketing professional — this episode will give you a complete perspective on how to do more with less in marketing.

🎧 Tune in now and upgrade your marketing mindset.

Guest: Shahir Chowdhury, CEO & Founder, Shikho

In this eye-opening episode, we talk to Shahir Chowdhury, the visionary behind Shikho, one of Bangladesh’s first and fastest-growing edtech startups. From humble beginnings to raising millions and impacting thousands of students — this is a masterclass in startup growth, education reform, and strategic execution.

🎓 What’s inside:
– How Shikho became a million-dollar edtech company
– The broken parts of Bangladesh’s education system (and how to fix them)
– Lessons from building a mission-driven startup
– Shahir’s views on fundraising, product-market fit, and scale
– The future of edtech & digital learning in South Asia

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, educators, and dreamers who want to build something meaningful in Bangladesh (and beyond).

Guest: Abdur Rakib, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Programming HeroIs Artificial Intelligence the end of the road for programmers and software engineers, or just the beginning of a new chapter? In this episode, we tackle the big questions shaking the tech world. We explore whether AI tools like code assistants are truly on the path to replacing human developers, or if they're simply powerful new allies. We'll cut through the hype and the fear to discuss how the roles of coders are evolving and what skills you'll need to stay essential in an AI-driven future.

Guest: Fahad Karim, Vice President, Bangladesh Football Federation.

For decades, the passion for football in Bangladesh has been a quiet fire in a nation dominated by cricket. Now, that fire is roaring to life. With the strategic recruitment of diaspora stars like Premier League-level midfielder Hamza Choudhury, a new era of hope, ambition, and professionalism is dawning. But what is the real story behind this transformation?

In this exclusive, in-depth conversation, we sit down with one of the key architects of this new vision—a man who holds top positions at both the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and K-Sports, the commercial powerhouse driving the change.

Guest: Md Nazmul Islam, Founder & CEO, Fabric Lagbe

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In this powerful and honest conversation, we sit down with Md. Nazmul Islam, the Founder & CEO of Fabric Lagbe, to hear the real story behind his success. From early failures and painful lessons to building one of Bangladesh's most innovative fabric sourcing platforms — this is a must-listen for every aspiring entrepreneur.

✅ What we cover:
– Nazmul’s failures before founding Fabric Lagbe
– How he identified a gap in the fabric industry
– His mindset shift that changed everything
– The challenges of scaling a startup in Bangladesh
– Advice for founders: what to do (and what to avoid)

This episode is filled with real talk, valuable lessons, and inspiration for anyone chasing a dream, especially in the startup world of Bangladesh.

Guest: Rajib Ahmed, Sales Development Specialist & Logical Speaker

Welcome to a no-fluff Sales Masterclass with Rajib Ahmed, one of the most insightful voices in Bangladesh's sales industry. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to succeed in sales — especially in the unique and often misunderstood context of the Bangladeshi market.

Whether you're a sales executive, entrepreneur, or just getting started in your career — this episode is packed with practical advice, mindset shifts, and proven strategies that actually work.

✅ What’s covered:
– Why most people fail in sales (and how to avoid it)
– The current sales landscape in Bangladesh
– How to build trust, close deals, and create long-term value
– Soft skills vs. hard tactics: What really drives results
– Rajib’s personal journey and lessons from the field

This isn’t just theory — it’s real, tested advice from someone who lives and breathes sales.

Guest: Mr. Mahadi Foisal, Deputy Director, ACI Logistics Limited

In this special episode, we sit down with Mr. Mahadi Foisal, Deputy Director of ACI Logistics, to explore how ACI Qurbani Express is transforming one of the most chaotic and traditional markets in Bangladesh — the Qurbani market.

We talk about:
🐄 The challenges of the traditional Qurbani market
📦 How ACI’s platform is solving those problems
📲 The digitalization of Qurbani haats and logistics
🇧🇩 Changing consumer behavior around Qurbani in Bangladesh
🛒 Trust, hygiene, and convenience in modern Qurbani services

This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the operations, vision, and execution behind one of Bangladesh’s most innovative Qurbani solutions.

If you’ve ever experienced the stress, uncertainty, or chaos of traditional Qurbani shopping — this conversation will open your eyes to what the future could look like.