Dhaka, Friday, November 1 : BRAC Bank and SME Foundation recently held a three-day capacity-building programme, 'Amrai TARA,' for women-led small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) in Jashore.
The 'Business Management and Financial Literacy Training', held from 24 to 26 September
2024, was attended by 26 promising women entrepreneurs.
The initiative focused on identifying women entrepreneurs' challenges, providing practical solutions, and guiding them in establishing effective marketing channels and financial readiness for their businesses.
Supported by the Gates Foundation, the program emphasized advancing women entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in the region.
On the final day, BRAC Bank officials, Nazmul Hasan, Head of Agent Banking, and Abu Sayed,
Regional Head of SME Banking, conducted a half-day session on Banking Literacy and Financial Inclusion, equipping participants with essential financial knowledge.
The event was concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including Anowar Hossain Chowdhury, Managing Director of SME Foundation, as Chief Guest, and Md. Nazim Hasan Sattar, General Manager of SME Foundation.
The programme is part of an ongoing collaboration between BRAC Bank and the Gates Foundation to promote long-term business sustainability through financial inclusion and entrepreneurial development in 20 districts of Bangladesh. Together, these organizations are dedicated to providing women entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to overcome barriers and foster business growth.