Al-Arafah Islami Bank launched a month-long SCICP training programme at Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training Institute, supported by the Bangladesh Bank and funded by ADB, to promote sustainable entrepreneurship and strengthen the SME sector.
Naushad Mostafa, director of SMESPD of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the training programme as chief guest on Monday, said a press release.
AIB managing director (acting) Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan presided over the session.
Naushad Mostafa emphasised the need for skilled, innovative and ethical entrepreneurs to drive Bangladesh鈥檚 sustainable economic growth.
He highlighted business opportunity identification, ethical practices, good governance, and modern entrepreneurial skills, noting that entrepreneur development accelerates national growth, employment, and inclusive development.
In his speech, Rafat Ullah Khan said, 鈥楤usiness success comes through planning, innovation, financial discipline, and integrity.鈥�
He urged participants to apply the training in real-life business and assured support through financial guidance and advice.
Bangladesh Bank joint director Md Ayub Ali, AIBTI principal Md Abdur Rahim Duari, senior vice president Touhid Siddiquee, centre in-charge and course coordinator Saif Mohammad Zulkar Nine, among others, attended the occasion.
Special guests highlighted the importance of business planning, market analysis, customer relationships, digital capabilities, and Shariah-compliant financing.
They noted Al-Arafah Islami Bank鈥檚 longstanding role in CMSME training, entrepreneur development, and financing.
The training programme hosted 25 new and aspiring entrepreneurs from Dhaka.
Participants will be trained in business planning, legal frameworks, financial management, digital marketing, market strategies, startup development and practical entrepreneurial skills.
