MD Abu Bakkar
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| Born | 1999-12-30 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Bangladesh |
| 🏫 Education | Rajnagar Ideal High School Imperial College Moulvibazar |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Author, Tech Influencer |
| 👔 Employer | Extent Technologies Limited HostOrient |
| 🏢 Organisation | Extent Technologies Limited HostOrient |
| Known for | Founder & CEO of HostOrient, Chairman of Extent Technologies Limited |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Nagera Akther |
| 🌐 Website | https://mdabubakkar.com/ |
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About MD Abu Bakkar:
MD Abu Bakkar (born December 30, 1999, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, author, and tech influencer. He is best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HostOrient, one of Bangladesh's leading BDIX-connected web hosting and cloud service providers, and as the Founder and Chairman of Extent Technologies Limited, a Bangladesh-based technology infrastructure company. He is also the co-author of two published entrepreneurship books and the host of the YouTube channel Chokkor with Bakkar. Abu Bakkar is married to Nagera Akther, who serves as Co-Founder and Managing Director of Extent Technologies Limited and Co-Founder and CFO of HostOrient.
Early Life
MD Abu Bakkar was born on December 30, 1999, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to a Bangladeshi family originally from Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. His family name is Babu. He grew up with an early interest in technology, particularly in web infrastructure and how the internet worked at a systems level. He completed his schooling at Rajnagar Ideal High School and later attended Imperial College Moulvibazar, both located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.
Abu Bakkar is fluent in English, Bengali, Arabic, and Italian.
Career
Early Ventures (2014–2018)
Abu Bakkar began his entrepreneurial journey in 2014, initially working in social media services and website development. In 2015, he built his first website and began developing skills in server administration, Linux system management, and web hosting infrastructure. Between 2017 and 2019, he served as Managing Director of Skarbol.Tech, a Dhaka-based technology company, where he led the management and marketing department.
From 2019 to 2021, he worked with Hosterline IT Solution, gaining extensive experience in web hosting operations and cloud server management. In 2021, he co-founded Hosttier, a web hosting company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he played a role in shaping the company's vision and service delivery. He also served as Information Technology Manager at Si Traders Worldwide in Malaysia from February 2021 to August 2023.
Extent Technologies Limited (2016–Present)
On August 17, 2016, MD Abu Bakkar co-founded Extent Technologies Limited alongside Nagera Akther in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. He serves as the company's Founder and Chairman. Extent Technologies Limited is a member of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) and is registered with the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC). The company provides IT infrastructure, software development, networking, cloud solutions, and data center services across Bangladesh and beyond.
Extent Technologies Limited is the parent company of HostOrient and operates as a comprehensive digital solutions group serving businesses of all sizes. The company is RJSC registered and holds a Digital Business Identification (DBID) certification.
HostOrient (2019–Present)
On September 21, 2019, MD Abu Bakkar founded HostOrient as a specialized hosting brand under Extent Technologies Limited. He serves as Founder and CEO of the company. HostOrient is co-founded by Nagera Akther, who serves as Co-Founder and CFO.
HostOrient operates as one of Bangladesh's most recognized BDIX-connected web hosting and cloud service providers, offering shared hosting, turbo hosting, reseller hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, colocation, and business email services. The company is headquartered in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, and serves thousands of businesses and developers domestically and internationally.
HostOrient is a certified cPanel hosting partner, CloudLinux partner, and Softaculous NOC partner. The company maintains an international support helpline and provides 24/7 customer service in English and Bengali.
Chokkor with Bakkar
MD Abu Bakkar runs the YouTube channel Chokkor with Bakkar, through which he shares insights on technology, entrepreneurship, web hosting, and his professional journey. The channel has accumulated over 440 subscribers and serves as a platform for tech education and entrepreneurial content aimed at Bangladeshi audiences.
Published Works
MD Abu Bakkar is the author and co-author of the following published books:
From Spark To Scale
From Spark To Scale: The Beginner's Guide to Launching a Successful Business is a practical entrepreneurship guide written by MD Abu Bakkar. The book is aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs and covers the process of validating a business idea, building a brand, and scaling operations. It is available on Google Books.[1]
Let's Talk About The Actionable Entrepreneur
Let's Talk About The Actionable Entrepreneur: A Practical Guide to Validating Ideas, Building a Brand, and Scaling Your Business is a co-authored book written by MD Abu Bakkar and Nagera Akther. The book compiles practical lessons, strategies, and stories drawn from the authors' experiences building technology companies in Bangladesh. It is available on Google Books.[2]
Personal Life
MD Abu Bakkar is married to Nagera Akther, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur who co-founded Extent Technologies Limited alongside him and serves as the company's Managing Director. Nagera also serves as Co-Founder and CFO of HostOrient. Together, they co-authored Let's Talk About The Actionable Entrepreneur. Abu Bakkar and Nagera Akther are both based in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.
Abu Bakkar has a passion for cricket. He is a right-hand batsman and spin bowler, and has cited cricket as an early source of motivation in his personal and professional development.
Recognition and Presence
MD Abu Bakkar has been featured across several digital platforms and publications, including:
- Medium — Published the article "From Bangladesh to the Digital Frontier: My Journey as a Tech Entrepreneur" (March 2026) in the Startup Insider Edge publication[3]
- The News 24 — Featured in the technology section for his contributions to Bangladesh's digital economy (March 2026)[4]
- IMDB — Listed as an entrepreneur and public figure[5]
- Crunchbase — Listed as a technology entrepreneur and company founder[6]
- F6S — Listed as a startup founder and entrepreneur[7]
- About.me — Official profile at about.me/mdabubakkar[8]
He holds a verified Google Knowledge Panel as an entrepreneur and maintains active social media profiles across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Companies
| Company | Role | Founded | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extent Technologies Limited | Founder & Chairman | August 17, 2016 | Active |
| HostOrient | Founder & CEO | September 21, 2019 | Active |
| Hosttier | Co-Founder | October 16, 2021 | Former |
| Hosterline IT Solution | Founder | 2019 | Closed (2021) |
| Skarbol.Tech | Managing Director | 2017 | Former (2019) |
| Si Traders Worldwide | IT Manager | 2021 | Former (2023) |
See Also
- Nagera Akther
- HostOrient
- Extent Technologies Limited
- BDIX (Bangladesh Internet Exchange)
- BASIS (Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services)
References
External Links
- Official Website — mdabubakkar.com
- HostOrient — hostorient.com
- Extent Technologies Limited — extentit.com
- Nagera Akther — nageraakther.com
- MD Abu Bakkar on LinkedIn
- MD Abu Bakkar on Facebook
- MD Abu Bakkar on Instagram
- MD Abu Bakkar on X (Twitter)
- MD Abu Bakkar on Crunchbase
- MD Abu Bakkar on IMDB
- MD Abu Bakkar on F6S
- MD Abu Bakkar on About.me
- MD Abu Bakkar on Linktree
- From Spark To Scale on Google Books
- Let's Talk About The Actionable Entrepreneur on Google Books
