From humble beginnings to an entrepreneurial vision.

My name is Ashraful Islam Sojib. I was born on 7 November 1995 in Jamira village, under Jamira Union, Phultala Upazila, Khulna District, Bangladesh. My childhood began in a rural setting where life was simple, resources were limited and earning enough to support a family required hard physical work.

Today, my work is connected with laptops, computers, accessories, repairs, training and entrepreneurship. Through Laptop BD and Repair Bangladesh, I want to provide reliable technology services while helping young people build practical skills and find ways to earn a living.

My personal website is intended to tell this story honestly: where I came from, what I experienced, what I learned, what I lost and what I hope to build next.

When I was born, my extended family lived with serious financial difficulties. We were part of a joint family, and many people shared a very small living space. My father supported our family while also looking after his younger brothers, including Farhad Sardar and Selim Sardar. As the family grew, so did the pressure on our limited resources.

In our village, some families earned money by processing coconut husks into a strong natural fibre used for fishing equipment. The husks were soaked for about a month, beaten against wood, dried and twisted using simple tools. It was exhausting work for very little return. Seeing that process taught me how much labour could sit behind a small amount of income.

My father worked as a farmer for many years before moving into work as a legal clerk or assistant, helping people with land records, deeds and case documents. He tried to support the family and protect my opportunity to continue studying.

I began buying and reselling used laptops, computers and mobile phones while I was still a student. Online marketplaces such as Bikroy.com, OLX and CellBazaar helped me find sellers and reach buyers. I looked for devices with faults I understood or believed I could price correctly — display marks, weak batteries, faulty keyboards and similar issues.

Some devices were bought for only a few thousand taka and later resold at a higher price depending on their condition and the deal. Customers came from districts including Satkhira, Gopalganj, Bagerhat and Kushtia. These transactions taught me buying, negotiation, product assessment, pricing, customer communication and trust.

While studying at BL College, I sometimes took a local train from Khulna early in the morning to Kushtia just to inspect and purchase one laptop. The journey could take most of the day. At times I barely ate because I was trying to keep costs low. A single suitable laptop could make a meaningful difference to my small business.

The early days in Dhaka were difficult. I travelled to places such as Savar, Ashulia, Narayanganj, Cumilla, Tangail, Madhupur and Manikganj to purchase even a single laptop when that was the best deal available.

I bought from individuals and traders, including devices sourced from Dubai and Singapore, and resold them through online marketplaces and direct customer relationships. The business was built deal by deal, often with very limited stock.

Over time, Laptop BD developed into a broader technology business covering sales, used-device purchasing, accessories, repair, upgrades, rental and customer support.

Laptop BD’s wider purpose is to make technology more accessible while providing clear communication and practical after-sales support. Long-term trust matters more than a single transaction.

The biography also describes sales policies such as replacement coverage and service support for eligible devices. Because exact packages and terms can change, customers should confirm current conditions for the specific device at the time of purchase.

Repair Bangladesh operates near Multiplan Center on Elephant Road in Dhaka. Ashraful has described regular attendance by students and interest from companies looking for skilled technicians. Some trainees have moved into jobs while others are working toward their own businesses.

His younger brother, Sheikh Mujahid, who works in SEO and digital marketing, has become an important partner in helping make Repair Bangladesh more widely known and supporting its growth.

I married in 2014. My first wife, the mother of my daughter Ashrafi, later became seriously ill during pregnancy. After medical treatment and intensive care, she passed away in 2022. Losing a spouse while raising a young child changed the shape of everyday life and added a new layer of responsibility to everything else I was carrying.

In 2024, I married again. My current wife’s family is from Kamarkhali village in Dacope, Khulna. I have described my current married life as peaceful and happy, and I am grateful to have companionship and family life again.

My mother had been seriously ill since 2008 and remained bedridden until 2014. She died on 10 December 2015 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital while receiving treatment. My father, Iqbal Sardar, worked for years as a farmer and later with land-related legal documents. He supported my education and growth and died in 2020.

After my mother’s death, my father remarried. My stepmother is Jasmin Nahar, and my younger half-sister is Halima. I continue to support them emotionally and financially as I am able.

My ambition is to strengthen Laptop BD as a trusted destination for laptops, accessories, rentals and repair services while developing Repair Bangladesh into a respected practical training network. I want to improve systems, customer experience, digital presence and the quality of technical education we provide.

The bigger dream is national in scale: to see skilled technicians and independent repair entrepreneurs in all 64 districts of Bangladesh. I want young people to learn a profession, build confidence through practice and create opportunities not only for themselves but also for others in their communities.

I know a goal of this size requires consistent teaching, quality control, ethical business practices, reliable partnerships, suitable tools and support for trainees as they move from learning to employment or self-employment.

If you are young and feel that your circumstances are limiting your future, the place where you begin does not have to determine where you finish. You may not have a large amount of money, influential contacts or perfect guidance. You can still begin by learning a useful skill, understanding a market, helping a customer and improving a little every day.

This is not a promise of quick success. Business involves risk and technical work requires patience, practice and responsibility. A short course is only a beginning; mastery comes from continued learning and real experience.

My own journey began with small deals and long journeys to find one laptop. I made mistakes, studied, worked, lost loved ones, rebuilt my life and continued.

I do not consider the story finished. There are still goals to reach, systems to improve, people to train and challenges to overcome. If sharing this journey encourages even one person to learn a skill, start honestly, support a family or create work for another person, then telling it has been worthwhile.