Women entrepreneurs urged to come forward for building smart Bangladesh. Women entrepreneurs have to come forward to build smart Bangladesh as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly to build the same by 2041. Bangladesh’s economic development will flourish besides attaining the cherished goal of building smart Bangladesh through generation of new more entrepreneurs along with their vibrant activities.
The observation came at the closing and certificate-giving ceremony of a daylong training workshop titled “Motivation and Skill Development of Women Entrepreneurs” here Tuesday afternoon.On behalf of its ‘Acceleration of Women Entrepreneurship for Economic Empowerment in Grassroots Project, Jatiya Mohila Sangstha (JMS) organized the workshop at Master Chef Restaurant in Rajshahi city.
Women entrepreneurs urged to come forward for building smart Bangladesh
Deputy Commissioner Shamim Ahmed and President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Masudur Rahman addressed the meeting as chief and special guests respectively with JMS local unit Chairman Morjina Parveen in the chair.Dormer chairman of Rajshahi Education Board Prof Tanbirul Alam and Deputy Director of Department of Women Affairs Shabnom Shirin also spoke.
Shamim Ahmed mentioned there is a need for a holistic approach towards expediting the industrial sector including the small and medium enterprises and ensuring a business-friendly atmosphere is very important to encourage local entrepreneurs for revitalising the sector.
He said handlooms and cottage goods signify the true craftsmanship of the Bangladeshi artisans and they are scattered throughout the country, communities consisting of people who solely depend on their crafts as a primary source of income.Shamim Ahmed said more expansion of investment to this sector is needed for bolstering the economic condition of both urban and rural areas together with freeing the society from the vicious circle of poverty.
He urged the women entrepreneurs to prove capability through competition for making their business profitable and sustainable as well.Chamber President Masudur Rahman said the competition may be possible if there is training on product marketing coupled with ensuring quality of products.
He emphasised on proper utilization of innovations along with assembling diversity and new ideas to the production and manufacturing process.Rahman added importance should be given on product advertisement as the present government under the dynamic and prudent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly for promoting entrepreneurship through adopting various time-fitting measures.
He said the local women entrepreneurs should seize the opportunities.
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