A daylong workshop titled “Networking, Easy Access to Finance, and the Role of the Bangladesh Trade Portal for Women Entrepreneurs” was held in Cox’s Bazar, aimed at empowering women in business through stronger connections and informed decision-making.
Organized by the Ministry of Commerce under the Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, with support from the Cox’s Bazar District Administration, the event took place this morning at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Dr. Nazneen Kauser Chowdhury, Additional Secretary (WTO Wing) of the Ministry of Commerce, attended the event as the chief guest. In her speech, she emphasized, “To make women truly self-reliant, building their own networks and having the right policy planning is crucial. These elements make business operations more dynamic and prosperous.”
Presided over by the project director and Joint Secretary Shayla Yasmin, the event was also attended by Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Salahuddin as a special guest. Other speakers included Md. Mamun Ur Rashid, Monitoring and Supervising Officer of the project; Jahanara Islam, President of the Cox’s Bazar Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mahbubur Rahman, President of Cox’s Bazar Press Club, among others.
Participants included representatives from banks, business associations, and women entrepreneurs from various sectors across the district.
Key discussion topics included sustainable trade networking, access to finance, banking facilities, export potential, e-commerce, and social media marketing strategies.
Organizers expressed hope that the workshop would help expand the scope of women-led businesses and enhance data-driven decision-making capabilities among women entrepreneurs in the region.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
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