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Pathao's Rise: From Ride-Sharing to Bangladesh's Super App

Nadia Islam

Nadia Islam

April 9, 2026·6 min read

How Pathao evolved from a simple parcel delivery service into Bangladesh's most-used super app covering rides, food, and digital payments.

Pathao began in 2015 as a simple courier service in Dhaka. Within two years, it had pivoted to motorcycle ride-sharing, solving one of Dhaka's most pressing problems — traffic congestion. By 2018, Pathao had expanded to food delivery and digital payments, attracting investment from Go-Jek and other regional players.

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