Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came together on Monday to award business grants to nine deserving transgender entrepreneurs.
The business grants award ceremony was held at the NHRC conference hall in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, reads a press release.
This initiative underscores their commitment to fostering economic empowerment and inclusive development within the gender-diverse community.
Cynthia Bhuiya, a prominent transgender entrepreneur, inspired grant recipients with her success story. Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed, NHRC chairman, supported diversity as chief guest.
Dr Md Moktar Hossain and Dr Saima Khan, who were present as special guests, emphasized the initiative's importance.
Shale Ahmed, Bandhu's executive director, chaired the event.
The grant recipients, recognized for their exceptional entrepreneurial drive, include Ariful Islam Alif (Chondrolota), Linnea Shammi and Rafiqul Islam Royal (LR Fashion House), Shova Sarkar (Uttoron Food Corner), Arnob Noyon (Woman’s Land Beauty Salon), Tanisha Yeasmin Chaity (Uttoron Beauty Parlor), Mahfuz Alam (Mahfuz Agro Farm), Anwara Islam Rani (Rupantor), Ananya Banik (Uttoron Beauty Parlor 2), and Arifa Yasmin Mayuri (Shiri Handicrafts).
These grants empower transgender entrepreneurs, fostering economic justice, and inclusivity, and breaking the cycle of discrimination, with Bandhu and NHRC leading the way in building an inclusive society.
