Co-Founder & CTO

Hi there

I am developing a dedicated matrimony/ marriage / dating / networking platform exclusively for the Sylheti community. Sylhetis are spread across the globe, but the largest populations are found in India, especially in the Barak Valley of Assam and parts of Tripura, and in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. Over the years, many Sylhetis have also migrated abroad — to the UK, the Middle East, the US, and other countries. Despite this wide presence, the community has remained underrepresented in mainstream platforms and often overshadowed by larger cultural groups. Most Sylheti families traditionally come from modest or middle-class backgrounds, with fewer economic advantages compared to some neighboring communities.

At the same time, big changes are happening. By 2025, globalization and technology have touched almost every Sylheti household. Affordable smartphones, cheaper data, and easy internet access have opened new opportunities. Young people in the community are adopting modern, globally influenced mindsets — more independent, career-oriented, and open to technology. However, many parents and elders still hold on to traditional values when it comes to marriage, family honor, and cultural practices. This contrast between generations has created a very important moment: a need for a platform that respects tradition but also adapts to modern expectations.

Currently, no major matrimony or social platform formally caters to Sylheti needs. Well-known matrimony apps do not provide Sylheti-specific filters, language options, or cultural recognition. Yet Sylheti is not just a dialect — it is a distinct language with its own script, called Sylheti Nagri, and a unique cultural identity. Unfortunately, due to assimilation pressures and lack of official recognition in both India and Bangladesh, the Sylheti script and even the language itself have been slowly declining. Younger generations often grow up speaking Sylheti at home but are encouraged to use Bengali, Hindi, or English outside. As a result, the cultural and linguistic identity of Sylhetis is at risk of fading over time.

My vision is to address both these issues together — the practical need for a trusted matrimony service and the deeper goal of preserving Sylheti identity. The app will therefore serve three purposes:

Traditional Matrimony – Helping families and individuals find suitable marriage alliances within the Sylheti community. The app will include advanced filters for education, profession, family background, location, and also culturally specific aspects important to Sylheti families.

Professional Networking – Many young Sylhetis, especially those working in cities or abroad, feel disconnected from their roots. The app will provide a professional space where people can network, explore career opportunities, or mentor others from the community. This will especially help those in middle-class families who are striving to move forward professionally.

Social and Friendship Connections – Beyond marriage and work, the platform will allow users to build friendships, cultural groups, or support networks. For example, a Sylheti student moving to Bengaluru or London can use the app to find others from the community for guidance, companionship, and cultural bonding.

This layered approach — matrimony, networking, and social connections — is designed to meet real community needs across all age groups and life stages. Parents and families will find a trusted platform for marriage alliances. Young professionals will gain a network for careers and growth. Students and diaspora members will find peers and support.

From a technical and user experience side, the app will prioritize best-in-class filters, modern design, and innovative features inspired by leading matrimony, social, and networking apps (such as , Bumble, or LinkedIn). The difference is that all these features will be customized for the Sylheti community, with options for Sylheti language, Sylheti Nagri script, and cultural filters. The user experience will be kept simple and intuitive so that both tech-savvy youth and less tech-comfortable parents can easily use it.

Most importantly, this is not just a business idea but also a cultural initiative. By creating a platform where Sylheti language, script, and identity are visible, recognized, and celebrated, the app will contribute to cultural preservation. For the first time, Sylhetis worldwide will have a digital space that acknowledges who they are, instead of forcing them to blend into other communities' platforms. This matters deeply, because language and culture are the roots of identity, and once they are lost, they rarely come back.

In summary, this Sylheti Matrimony App is more than just a marriage service. It is a digital bridge between tradition and modernity, between parents and youth, and between Sylhetis living in their homeland and those spread across the globe. It will help families find life partners, professionals grow in their careers, students and youth build friendships, and the community as a whole to preserve and promote its cultural identity in the digital age.