Dhaka:Bangladesh Bank (BB) is preparing to conduct a three-day final selection programme for young entrepreneurs in the Manikganj district. Set to take place from November 8 to 10, the event will be held at BB's headquarters in Motijheel as part of its 'Udyog' initiative, which stands for Upazila-Driven Youth Opportunity for Growth.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the programme is designed to identify promising young entrepreneurs at the grassroots level, with the goal of promoting self-reliance and accelerating economic growth through targeted financing and policy support.
Entrepreneurs from all upazilas of Manikganj will engage in interviews and evaluation sessions during the event. This process aims to select individuals for final financing under the initiative. The evaluation will feature prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Syed Nasim Manzur, Rubana Huq, and Simin Rahman, among others.
The initiative is part of a broader effort covering eight districts nationwide, with a focus on identifying, selecting, and financing promising young entrepreneurs through an upazila-based approach. Following successful engagement in the first eight districts, the selection process continues in the remaining 56 districts from November 1 to 30.
Bangladesh Bank anticipates that the 'Udyog' programme will create employment opportunities, bolster grassroots entrepreneurship, and contribute significantly to the country's economic transformation by facilitating access to financing and essential policy support for emerging entrepreneurs.