Global Entrepreneurship Network Bangladesh in collaboration with Daffodil International University held the national segment of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 at the 71 Auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhaka on Tuesday.
The event, held under the theme 鈥楨mpowering Tomorrow鈥檚 Innovators, Today鈥�, brought together young entrepreneurs, innovators, educators and ecosystem leaders from across the country to chart a new course for innovation and economic growth, said a press release.
This year鈥檚 global theme, 鈥榯ogether we build鈥�, highlighted the critical importance of collaboration and youth empowerment in strengthening Bangladesh鈥檚 presence on the global entrepreneurship stage.
The summit served as a cornerstone of the week-long celebration, underscoring a national commitment to shifting from a job-seeking to a job-creating culture.
The inauguration featured activities, including master classes, panel discussions and an innovation showcase where young entrepreneurs presented their ventures.
Primary and mass education adviser Professor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar was present as chief guest at the event.
Emphasising the importance of early education in building an entrepreneurial foundation, he said, 鈥極ur goal is to create a mental foundation from the primary level, where children learn to transform their creative ideas into initiatives that are productive for society.鈥�
The event was presided over by Md Sabur Khan, founder and chairman of the DIU board of trustees and chairman of GEN Bangladesh.
He said, 鈥楩or over a decade, DIU has been prioritising the development of a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem in Bangladesh. Our goal is to prepare young people not as job seekers but as job creators. GEW 2025 is becoming a significant milestone in that journey.鈥�
Mentioning that an idea is not enough, he said, 鈥榊ou must be committed to implementing it through focus and perseverance.鈥�
KM Hasan, managing director of GEN Bangladesh, spoke on the power of a global mind-set. 鈥極ur core purpose is to foster an entrepreneurship mind-set that thinks globally while acting locally.鈥�
Rubina Hussain, president of the Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs, said, 鈥楩or women, entrepreneurship is a right. We must stand on our own feet, and that begins with skills and financial literacy. We are here to speak with confidence, dignity and honour.鈥�
Shaiful Hossain, CEO of Finpower Leadership International, highlighted the critical need for practical financial knowledge.