Hi! I’m Arafatul Islam Akib, from Chattogram, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I’m an entrepreneur, community builder, and global traveler who loves connecting with people, cultures, and ideas.

By profession, I work in the startup ecosystem — supporting young founders, building incubation programs, and creating opportunities for youth and women in Bangladesh. Over the last few years, I’ve worked with 700+ entrepreneurs, supported early-stage startups, and represented Bangladesh in more than 17 countries.
Email : akib96am@gmail.com
IG : arafatul.akib
+8801838765607

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet genuine people, share conversations, learn cultures, and build friendships across borders.
I don’t look for luxury — I look for human connection.
If you host me, I bring positivity, respect, stories, and lots of gratitude.

Interests

I love to travel because it takes me out of my comfort zone and I am always learning something new about myself and about that place ; For me it's meeting new people and learning about their different way of life - culture, traditions, food etc. 😉

• concerts
• seafood
• organic food
• partying
• traveling
• business
• entrepreneurship
• business travel
• budget travel
• rivers
• mountains
• nature
• sea
• ocean
• gym
• startup
• startups
• thinking outside the box

Music, Movies, and Books

Harry Potter, Sidney Sheldon, Dan Brown, Backstreet boys, Rihanna, Coldplay

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Over the past years, I’ve built Startup Chattogram into one of Bangladesh’s leading youth-driven startup communities, supported 775+ entrepreneurs, created 1,000+ jobs, and impacted more than 150,000+ lives through training, incubation, and mentorship. I’ve represented Bangladesh in 17 countries, spoken at global events, led the Economy of Francesco Bangladesh Hub, and collaborated with international partners to promote ethical entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development. Wherever I go, my mission is simple: build connections, share knowledge, and create opportunities that inspire people to grow and dream bigger.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you English and Bangla language and some authentic Bangla cuisine.
Perhaps I want to learn how people cope up with new environment and how people react to an incident.
I want to share my experience and philosophy with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A nice cozy place to live,tour assistance and tour guidance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh, Netherlands