"Uddami Ami," Brac Business School’s flagship women entrepreneurship training program, concluded Cohort 6 on Saturday at Brac University's new campus in Merul Badda.
The closing ceremony celebrated the completion of the training by 20 vibrant and diverse women entrepreneurs across varying sectors of Bangladesh.
Uddami Ami has successfully trained nearly 120 women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh since its inception in September 2021.
The event was attended by Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman, director, SME and Special Program Department, Bangladesh Bank; Md Rezaul Karim, company secretary, HATIL; Dr David Dowland, registrar, Brac University; and Dr Mohammad Mujibul Haque, professor and associate dean ( acting dean), Brac Business School, Brac University.
Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman congratulated the participants on their courage to pursue entrepreneurship.
Ashiqur reminded the participants of the government support available to women entrepreneurs through Tk35,000 crore allocation by Bangladesh Bank.
He encouraged the participants to expand their business models and products to avail of these funds.
Md Rezaul Karim was delighted to host the women entrepreneurs at HATIL's factory for an industry visit session of Uddami Ami.
Rezaul earnestly requested Brac Business School and Brac University to develop local business cases so that students and entrepreneurs can learn the local context of the dynamics of business in Bangladesh.
Dr David Dowland continued the praise of the courageous entrepreneurs and thanked Brac Business School, Brac Bank PLC, Bangladesh Bank and HATIL Furniture for their collaborative efforts to make the training program a success.
Mohammad Mujibul Haque emphasized that Brac Business School is actively engaged in upskilling entrepreneurs and professionals in Bangladesh.
This includes developing local business cases through the 1st International Case Conference on Business and Management (ICCBM 2023) and conducting research and training programs that offer collaborative opportunities for all stakeholders at the Uddami Ami closing ceremony.
