NCC Bank arranges entrepreneurship development programme in Mymensingh

NCC Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has organised a month-long "Entrepreneurship Development Programme" in Mymensingh under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP).

The initiative is implemented by the Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Md Kawsar Matin, executive director of Bangladesh Bank's Mymensingh office, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest today and distributed certificates among 25 participating entrepreneurs, according to a press release.

In his speech, Matin said the initiative aims to foster new entrepreneurs and accelerate inclusive economic growth. He expressed his gratitude to NCC Bank PLC and all stakeholders for arranging such a valuable training programme and hoped the entrepreneurs would utilise the knowledge gained to expand their new and existing businesses.

Md Nazrul Islam, programme director of SICIP and additional director of the SME and Special Programmes Department at Bangladesh Bank, and Md Ayub Ali, joint director and deputy programme director of SICIP, were present as special guests.

Md Zakir Anam, deputy managing director of NCC Bank PLC, handed over loan sanction letters amounting to Tk 3.9 million to 23 of the 25 trained entrepreneurs.

At the end of the programme, an "Entrepreneur Fair" was also inaugurated, where the trained entrepreneurs showcased their products at various stalls.

Sharif Mohammad Mahsin, senior vice-president and head of SME at NCC Bank PLC; AKM Badrul Hasan, head of the Mymensingh region; and Mohammad Faizur Rahman, head of business and branch manager of the Mymensingh branch, along with other senior officials of NCC Bank and Bangladesh Bank, were also present.