Combining technical expertise in Computer Science & Engineering with two decades of entrepreneurial experience to drive growth in Bangladesh's CMSME sector and empower women.
Rubya Mehzabeen Paula is a progressive female entrepreneur and consultant. After completing her B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) from United International University (UIU), she uniquely blended technology with advanced beauty chemical science. She currently operates two highly popular beauty service institutions in Dhanmondi—Ellen and Ellen Deluxe.
Presently, she serves as a 'Resource Person' under the SME Foundation (Ministry of Industries) and as a 'Level-4 Certified Assessor' for NSDA (Prime Minister's Office), actively contributing to entrepreneurial development at the national level.
"Nurturing local craft into sustainable enterprise, empowering communities to write their own stories of economic resilience."
Pioneering standard excellence in beauty service and structural management.
House 8, Road 2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Type: State-of-the-Art Beauty Service Center
Role: Proprietor & COO (Licensed since 2021)
One of the leading beauty service centers in Dhanmondi, established with a combination of modern technology and quality service.
Zigatola Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Type: Premium Beauty Service Center
Role: Proprietor & COO (Licensed since 2025)
A specialized service hub for hair chemical science and skin care tailored for premium clients.
| Duration | Organization | Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - Present | Ellen & Ellen Deluxe | Proprietor & COO | Financial management, strategic leadership, and supervision. |
| 2025 - Present | NSDA (Prime Minister's Office) | Assessor (Level-4) | Evaluation of entrepreneurs' strategic capabilities, risk, and business plans. |
| 2021 - Present | SME Foundation (Ministry of Industries) | Resource Person | Business development, conducting and evaluating training programs. |
| 2015 - 2025 | Academy of Ellen | Resource Lead | Quality control of training content and academic assessments. |
| 2020 - 2024 | ABSO | Team Lead, ICT | ICT resource optimization and creating digitalization roadmaps. |
Paper Title: Exploring AI Integration in SMEs: Global Trends and Emerging Practices in Bangladesh
Journal: International Journal of SME Development
Publisher: SME Foundation (Ministry of Industries)
Editorial Review Board: Renowned professors and researchers from BUET, NSU, BIDS, and Dhaka University.
Key Focus: How micro and medium enterprises in Bangladesh can compete globally using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Recognized nationally and internationally for dedication, innovation, and industry leadership.
Hair Chemical Science
Organized by Fancy International Beauty Institute & Technology. Evaluated by international hair and beauty master educators from Iran and the Netherlands.
SME Business Plan 2026
Organized by SME Foundation & Visa Inc. Achieved 15th place out of 1,129 talented entrepreneurs across the country.
Social Business Day 2026
Organized by Yunus Centre. Participated in global conferences regarding green technology, social enterprise, and financial inclusion.
Women entrepreneurs provided with certified training (12 Batches).
Graduates developed successfully (16 Batches).
Women empowered through skill training (12 Batches).
Entrepreneurs trained via Social Development Foundation (6 Batches).
Students upgraded to national skill standards (10 Batches).