Neloy Chandra Das: Student, Youth Leader, and Entrepreneur from Bangladesh

Neloy Chandra Das

Neloy Chandra Das (born 2003) is a Bangladeshi student, youth leader, and entrepreneur. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of the People, United States.

Early Life and Education

Neloy Chandra Das was born and raised in Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh. He completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Notre Dame College, Dhaka, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions. During his college years, he served as the Treasurer of the Notre Dame Business Club and the Founding Vice President of the Notre Dame Media & Communication Club.

In 2024, he began his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at the University of the People, where he continues to develop his academic, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. Neloy is also a graduate of the Aspire Leaders Program 2024, conducted by the Aspire Institute at Harvard University.

Career and Leadership

Neloy is the Co-founder of the National University Tourism and Adventure Club and the Founding Vice President of the Notre Dame Media & Communication Club. He has been involved with multiple organizations, including the British Council, Pearson, The Daily Star, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), BASIS SoftExpo, Amar Somoy Amar Desh, BRAC Kumon Limited, Fire Service and Civil Defence, and the Aspire Institute.

He currently serves as the Head of the Media and Documentation Department at the Bangladesh Youth Fellowship for Health Awareness and as the Institutional Team Leader for the ICT Olympiad Bangladesh.

Awards and Achievements

Best Presenter Award in the Introduction to Business course
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (2024)
Aspire Leaders Program Graduate (2024), Aspire Institute, Harvard University

Entrepreneurship

Neloy is the founder of Cravings, a student-oriented food cart business offering snacks such as chicken and cheese shingara, fries, and coffee at affordable prices. Through this venture, he documents his entrepreneurial journey on social media, aiming to inspire youth to pursue innovation and self-employment.