Rangpur: Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Momtaz Ahmed, emphasized the transformative impact of the ‘Tathya Apa’ project on women’s empowerment during a seminar in the city. The initiative, she noted, is significantly contributing to creating job opportunities for women in remote areas, thereby accelerating their empowerment.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Momtaz Ahmed highlighted the pivotal role of the ‘Tathya Apa’ project in the era of information technology. The project is actively engaging women entrepreneurs on online platforms, equipping them to tackle marketing challenges associated with their products. She expressed these views while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled ‘Potentials and Obstacles of Women Entrepreneurs in E-Commerce and Ways to Overcome,’ organized by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and the National Women’s Organization (Jatiya Mahila Sangstha).
Md. Mainul Islam, Deputy Director (Local Government) of Rangpur, presided over the event, which featured addresses from several key figures, including the Executive Director of the National Women’s Organization, Shahana Sharmin, Director of the ‘Tathya Apa’ project, Shahnaz Begum Nina, and its Deputy Project Director, Md Nazmul Islam. Syed Rakibul Haque, Training Coordinator and Senior Trainer of the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh, delivered the keynote address.
Momtaz Ahmed also acknowledged the historical contributions of Begum Rokeya to the current status of women in society, while stressing that challenges persist for women striving to establish themselves. She reiterated the importance of the ‘Tathya Apa’ project in providing job opportunities and facilitating the marketing of products by women entrepreneurs through online platforms.
The seminar participants proposed several measures to enhance the project’s success, including offering comprehensive training to women entrepreneurs, forming cooperative societies, and increasing publicity for their products on online platforms. They also suggested involving women in agricultural product processing to further broaden their economic opportunities.
The event was attended by officials, information service officers, women entrepreneurs, and journalists, all of whom underscored the importance of dedicated efforts for the successful implementation of the ‘Tathya Apa’ project.