Faruk Khan urges financial sector to support women entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
FE Report
Commerce Minister Faruk Khan Tuesday called upon the financial sector to come forward to support women entrepreneurs by ensuring their access to finance in a bid to increase their contribution to the economy. The women entrepreneurs have proved their skills in business development through relentless efforts despite several roadblocks, he said. The commerce minister was speaking in an award giving ceremony, jointly arranged by the Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) and the Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) in the city. Six women entrepreneurs of six divisions along with two journalists of print and electronic media received the BWCCI-EBL Progressive Award 2011 on the occasion. BWCCI president Selima Ahmad said the chamber has been providing support to its members to help them grow in business. Thus, the BWCCI has evolved as a vibrant platform for the women entrepreneurs in the country. As a continuation of its journey, the BWCCI has decided to honour some successful persons who have made their mark in the field of business, so that more and more women entrepreneurs come forward to flourish their businesses and contribute to the country's development, she added. The BWCCI and the EBL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the hope that the organisations' commitment, capacity and experience in helping women grow in business would mark a new era in the country's development. Six women entrepreneurs who received the BWCCI-EBL Progressive Award 2011 were Bilkis Ahmed from Barisal, Dilara Amzad from Rajshahi, Gazi Laily Akhter Shapna from Sylhet, Yeasmin Morshed Chowdhury from Chittagong, Shayla Sultan from Dhaka, and Lutfun Haque Pia from Khulna. Two media representatives, awarded for their contributions towards women entrepreneurship development, were Munima Sultana, senior reporter of The Financial Express, and Sanaul Haq, special correspondent of ATN. Around 300 women entrepreneurs from across the country, diplomats, bank personnel, media representatives, and civil society members were present in the programme.
Commerce Minister Faruk Khan Tuesday called upon the financial sector to come forward to support women entrepreneurs by ensuring their access to finance in a bid to increase their contribution to the economy. The women entrepreneurs have proved their skills in business development through relentless efforts despite several roadblocks, he said. The commerce minister was speaking in an award giving ceremony, jointly arranged by the Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) and the Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) in the city. Six women entrepreneurs of six divisions along with two journalists of print and electronic media received the BWCCI-EBL Progressive Award 2011 on the occasion. BWCCI president Selima Ahmad said the chamber has been providing support to its members to help them grow in business. Thus, the BWCCI has evolved as a vibrant platform for the women entrepreneurs in the country. As a continuation of its journey, the BWCCI has decided to honour some successful persons who have made their mark in the field of business, so that more and more women entrepreneurs come forward to flourish their businesses and contribute to the country's development, she added. The BWCCI and the EBL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the hope that the organisations' commitment, capacity and experience in helping women grow in business would mark a new era in the country's development. Six women entrepreneurs who received the BWCCI-EBL Progressive Award 2011 were Bilkis Ahmed from Barisal, Dilara Amzad from Rajshahi, Gazi Laily Akhter Shapna from Sylhet, Yeasmin Morshed Chowdhury from Chittagong, Shayla Sultan from Dhaka, and Lutfun Haque Pia from Khulna. Two media representatives, awarded for their contributions towards women entrepreneurship development, were Munima Sultana, senior reporter of The Financial Express, and Sanaul Haq, special correspondent of ATN. Around 300 women entrepreneurs from across the country, diplomats, bank personnel, media representatives, and civil society members were present in the programme.