Dhaka, Bangladesh
Business · Technology · Social Impact
Md Rafy
Hossain
Building for the long term. Across business, technology, and community.
Building for the long term. Across business, technology, and community.
Md Rafy Hossain is an entrepreneur, builder, and philanthropist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With a passion for building lasting institutions, he operates across technology, real estate, fintech, education, and hospitality.
As Managing Director of One97 Technologies Private Ltd, he leads an IT services firm delivering software development, cybersecurity consultation, and technology solutions to clients across Bangladesh. As Managing Director of Paperless Ltd, a PSO-licensed fintech company, he oversees a live payment gateway operation in the country's growing digital payments landscape. As Executive Director of Grand ZamZam Tower, he oversees a landmark 17-floor commercial complex in Uttara.
As Chairman of Siraj Mia Memorial Model School, he shapes the education of over 1,200 students. And as President of Siraj Mia Memorial Foundation, he channels resources toward food security, education, and community upliftment across Dhaka.
A software and IT services firm delivering software development, cybersecurity consultation, and technology solutions to clients across Bangladesh.
A PSO-licensed fintech company operating a live payment gateway in Bangladesh. Currently active and growing, with Rafy Hossain serving as Managing Director.
A 17-floor landmark in Uttara, Dhaka housing retail shops, commercial offices, a convention center, food court, and arcade zone.
A cornerstone of the family's real estate portfolio, contributing to Dhaka's growing commercial infrastructure alongside ZamZam Tower.
A hospitality venture delivering premium accommodation and resort experiences across Bangladesh.
A premier events venue within ZamZam Tower, hosting conferences, corporate gatherings, weddings, and large-scale community events.
Automotive ventures spanning Gulf Auto Cars, Auto Car Selection, and Golden Gear Accessories — covering vehicle sales and premium accessories.
Committed to education, food security, and community empowerment through established institutions — because enterprise without social responsibility is incomplete.
Over nearly two decades, these institutions have touched thousands of lives across Bangladesh.
A non-profit dedicated to food aid, educational support, and community upliftment across Bangladesh. Nearly two decades of impact.
A Bangla medium school educating over 1,200 students, shaping the next generation as a pillar of the community.
Providing religious education and a home for orphaned children since 2007 — knowledge, care, and a safe upbringing for all.
Overseeing security, discipline, policy enforcement, and the overall management of the South Baridhara neighbourhood — keeping the community safe and well-governed.
Engaging the youth of South Baridhara in regular high-impact community work — medical camps, winter clothing distribution, society fairs, and sports programs.
This Ramadan, the Siraj Mia Memorial Foundation and South Baridhara Youth Club distributed 20,000 iftars at Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid — 600 daily, 1,100 every Friday.
The real lessons from running eight active ventures — not the glamorous version, but the honest one about attention, trust, and knowing when to say no.
A personal reflection on the deeper motivations behind building businesses, institutions, and community — and why it matters beyond commercial outcomes.
Real momentum, real problems. An honest look at where Bangladesh's technology sector stands and what it will take to build something durable.
In a world where overnight success stories dominate headlines, I've chosen a different path — one that prioritises long-term thinking over short-term wins.
10 articles on rafyhossain.com/blog
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