BRAC Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

To strengthen the skills and capacity of women entrepreneurs, BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), organized a three-day training workshop in Narayanganj. The program was held at Narayanganj Shilpakala Academy from August 25 to 27.

Key Highlights of the Workshop

• Participants: 35 aspiring women entrepreneurs.

• Objective: Enhancing business expansion, market access, and long-term empowerment of women entrepreneurs.

• Training Focus:

  • E-commerce and F-commerce practices

  • Use of digital platforms for business growth

  • Networking and business mentoring

• Program Initiative: Part of BRAC Bank’s signature women entrepreneurship development program “Amrai Tara”, supported by the Gates Foundation.

• Special Guests:

  • Munir Hasan, President, BdOSN

  • Almgir Hossain, Head of Small Business (Central) & Distributor Finance, BRAC Bank

  • Khadija Mariam, Head of Women Entrepreneur Cell, BRAC Bank

• Guest Remarks: Inclusive initiatives for women are vital for national economic growth; BRAC Bank’s contribution to women’s entrepreneurship is commendable.

BRAC Bank’s Commitment

The bank reaffirmed its dedication to supporting women entrepreneurs with easy access to finance, capacity development, and digital tools to help them build successful businesses and contribute to the national economy.