The Top Dawgs
SD digital and marketing solutions ltd. Branded as SPACEDAWG
is a full-service marketing agency. We are passionate about what we do and strive to evolve through excellence. No client is too large or small, our multi-faceted expertise allows us to design and implement solutions for diverse industry sectors. Spacedawg will assess your requirements and deliver a world class solution maximizing your budget. We will remain a company that seeks to do more for your marketing needs. A strong multicultural and multinational understanding is a Spacedawg competence. We believe that it is our team’s international exposure and experience that gives us the edge in both creative thinking and execution standards. In a world that moves at a pace of a nanosecond, market conditions change in a heartbeat. Spacedawg, with homegrown and international experience, understands the importance of creating an impact for its clients. After all the value of a first impression is for a lifetime!
Mishal, a serial entrepreneur with a unique business portfolio, launched his first company aged 18 in London – JET SET promotions, which went on to become one of the best-known brands in the London entertainment scene. He later brought JET SET PR to Bangladesh, which produced and executed some of the best events in the country’s history, set a benchmark. In 2005, Mishal co-founded BGLOBAL, a BPO VENTURE which became one of the most successful software outsourcing companies in Bangladesh, servicing several US fortune 1000 companies such as HBO, NBC, tech data and kia, to name a few. In 2010, Mishal joined the family office, business research international solutions Limited inc., Founded by his father ambassador Iftekhar Karim in 1987. Mishal joined as vice president and director, helping in managing more than $300 million in assets. In 2013, Mishal launched direct fresh limited – a food distribution company that is now working with large organizations such as UNDP, WFP and as well as other multinationals and local conglomerates. In 2015, Mishal entered the hospitality industry by opening a series of premium fine-dining establishments restaurants that became iconic destinations. To support his expanding ventures, in 2016 Mishal launched SpaceDawg digital and marketing solutions limited.
ABBAS KASSEM
Chief Executive Officer
SD DIGITAL & MARKETING SOLUTIONS LTD.
A seasoned leader in brand strategy and creative storytelling, Abbas Kassem is a media and event management expert, currently serving as CEO of Spacedawg – a dynamic 360° marketing, branding, and event management agency under Agile Minds Solutions Limited.
With over 20 years of global experience, Abbas has masterfully led high-profile conferences, product and company launches, cultural festivals, airline debuts, sporting events, stand-up comedy shows, and Formula 1 activations. His expertise ensures flawless execution and unforgettable experiences across every touchpoint.
In the media sphere, Abbas has produced and directed a wide range of content – from corporate films to high-impact social media campaigns – strategically enhancing audience engagement and brand visibility. A two-time recipient of the Bahrain Web Award (2008, 2010), Abbas’s award-winning work in event production and digital marketing reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence.
His passion for bold, cutting-edge campaigns – combined with his long-standing friendship with Chairman Mishal Karim – has shaped a remarkable journey from Beirut to Bangladesh. Today, alongside his team at Spacedawg, Abbas is transforming how brands connect, engage, and thrive in Dhaka’s digital era.