Chattogram:The 27th Entrepreneurship Development Fair-2026 was held at Southern University, under the theme "Convergence of Innovation and Entrepreneurship From Ideas to Impact." The event took place at the university's permanent campus at Bayezid Arefin Nagar.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Abida Sultana, President of the Chattogram Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the fair as the chief guest. The acting vice-chancellor of the university, Dr. Sharif Ashrafuzzaman, chaired the event.
The fair was graced by several notable figures, including Nuzhat Nueri Krishti, Director of the Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CWCCI), Professor Dr. Saleh Zahur, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration of Chittagong University, and Professor Engineer Ashutosh Nath, Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Southern University. Dr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Head of the Department, along with other faculty members, were also present as guests.
Professor Dr. Amir Muhammad Nasrullah from the Department of Public Administration at the University of Chattogram presented a keynote paper focusing on the fair's theme. The semester-based event, organized by the Department of Business Administration, aims to promote business expansion and nurture young entrepreneurs.
This edition of the fair featured students showcasing a variety of products developed from their original ideas across 10 stalls, highlighting the innovative spirit fostered at the university.