BWCCI launches initiative to empower 5000 women entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) has launched an initiative, titled '2020: Empower 5000' which aims to help 5000 women entrepreneurs graduate from micro to SME level and bring them into the mainstream of the private sector by 2020. The initiative was launched Wednesday in a function organised by the BWCCI at CIRDAP auditorium in the city. BWCCI president Selima Ahmad presented the keynote paper while BWCCI's immediate past president Sangita Ahmed delivered the welcome address. Executive Director of Ain-o-Salish Kendro Advocate Sultana Kamal, former adviser to the caretaker government Geeti Ara Safia Chowdhury and Bangladesh Mohila Parishad president Ayesha Khanam spoke on the occasion. The speakers emphasized on proper utilisation of the fund allocated in the national budget for the development of women, according to UNB.