
Shahara Akter
@shaharaakter
I support investment decisions through financial analysis, market research, and data-driven reporting.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently supporting Startup Bangladesh Limited as an Investment Intern, screening startup applications for seed and pre-seed funding and conducting market research and due diligence on prospective portfolio companies.
Previously, as a Trainee Analyst at Novonil Properties Ltd., I helped prepare financial reports and dashboards, maintained project data, and researched property trends, land valuations, and competitor developments to inform investment and pricing decisions.
I'm completing a BBA in Finance with a minor in MIS at IBA, Jahangirnagar University. I bring practical capabilities in financial analysis, financial modelling, data analysis, and data visualization, supported by IBM Data Analytics and Financial Management certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investment Intern
Startup Bangladesh Limited
Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)
Assisted in screening and evaluating startup applications for seed and pre-seed funding rounds. Conducted market research and due diligence on prospective portfolio companies.
Volunteer
OAB Foundation
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Contributed to community outreach programs focused on education access for underprivileged children and youth. Supported women's empowerment activities and coordinated field-level social development programs.
Volunteer
Ignite Global Foundation
Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)
Engaged in disaster resilience activities such as emergency food distribution and awareness programs. Contributed to poverty alleviation and climate awareness programs.
Trainee Analyst
Novonil Properties Ltd.
Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)
Assisted in preparing financial reports and dashboards. Maintained accurate data records across ongoing real estate development projects and conducted market research on property trends and land valuations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBA, Jahangirnagar University
BBA, Finance
Grade: CGPA 3.58 (up to 6th semester)
Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance and a minor in MIS, maintaining a CGPA of 3.58 up to the 6th semester.
Coursera
Financial Management, Financial Management
Completed the Financial Management certificate in February 2026.
Coursera
IBM Data Analytics, Data Analytics
Completed the IBM Data Analytics certificate in April 2026.
Adamjee Cantonment College
HSC, Business Studies
Grade: GPA 5.00
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate in Business Studies with a GPA of 5.00.
Monipur High School & College
SSC, Science
Grade: GPA 4.72
Completed Secondary School Certificate in Science with a GPA of 4.72.
Datacamp
Python Basics, Python
Completed the Python Basics certificate in September 2025.
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Software and tools used professionally
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