BRAC Bank, with support from the Finance Division and the Bangladesh Bank, has recently completed a month-long intensive training programme for entrepreneurs in the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises sector, said a press release.聽
The Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance has initiated a capacity-building initiative under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme with technical and implementation support from the Bangladesh Bank.
The programme aims to develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills among emerging business owners.
The closing ceremony of the bank鈥檚 entrepreneurship development programme was held at the bank鈥檚 head office in Dhaka.
Senior officials of the Bangladesh Bank and BRAC Bank formally handed over the certificates to the 23 entrepreneurs.
Bangladesh Bank executive director Husne Ara Shikha was present as chief guest.
Md Nazrul Islam, programme director and additional director, SME and Special Programmes Department, BB-SICIP, attended the ceremony as a special guest.
Syed Abdul Momen, additional managing director and head of SME banking at BRAC Bank, and other senior officials of the bank were also present.
Speaking at the ceremony, Husne Ara Shikha said, 鈥楾his programme has built a foundation of knowledge and confidence among emerging entrepreneurs. The next step is ensuring access to appropriate financing so they can translate their skills into sustainable businesses. CMSMEs are the backbone of our economy, and by empowering them we not only create stronger enterprises but also accelerate inclusive growth and national prosperity.鈥�
Commenting on the training, Syed Abdul Momen said, 鈥楤RAC Bank is deeply committed to grassroots entrepreneurship. Alongside access to finance, we believe training is vital for the sustainability of small businesses. This initiative has equipped entrepreneurs with the skills to expand and thrive, and we will stand beside them with the financing support needed to drive inclusive growth.鈥�
BRAC Bank hosted the month-long training at its premises with expert resource persons from the Bangladesh Bank and BRAC Bank. The programme was funded by the Asian Development Bank and managed by SICIP Project of the Finance Division and implemented by SME and Special Programmes Department of the Bangladesh Bank.