BRAC Bank trains 90 women entrepreneurs in three districts
BRAC Bank, in partnership with Bangladesh Open Source Network, has trained 90 women entrepreneurs in Brahmanbaria, Habiganj and Moulvibazar under its flagship women entrepreneurship development programme, Amrai TARA.
The three-day training programmes were held throughout May, with 30 women entrepreneurs participating in each batch.
Amrai TARA, supported by the Gates Foundation, is designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial capabilities of women across Bangladesh through practical training, mentorship, networking and market access opportunities.
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The programme focuses on long-term economic empowerment by equipping women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, confidence and tools needed to scale their businesses and deepen their economic impact within their communities.
The training sessions covered key areas of enterprise development, including business planning, financial management, digital literacy, branding, marketing and customer engagement.
Participants also engaged with peers and resource persons, gaining practical insights and building networks to support sustained business growth.
In Brahmanbaria, the programme was attended by Md Monirul Islam, Regional Head of Sylhet Region, CMS, SME Division of BRAC Bank, and Md Tazul Islam, Territory Manager, Brahmanbaria Territory, CMS, SME Division.
In Habiganj, Muhammad Rukan Uddin, Territory Manager, Cottage, Micro and Small Business, SME Division, engaged with participants.
In Moulvibazar, Gautam Debnath, Territory Manager, Cottage, Micro and Small Business, SME Division, interacted with the entrepreneurs and underscored the importance of structured entrepreneurial support at the local level.
BRAC Bank officials reaffirmed their commitment to advancing women's economic participation and inclusive growth through targeted entrepreneurship initiatives.
They said stronger women-led enterprises create a multiplier effect by generating employment, boosting productivity and driving local prosperity.
Through initiatives such as Amrai TARA, BRAC Bank said it continues to invest in the potential of women entrepreneurs across Bangladesh, helping them build sustainable enterprises and contribute to inclusive economic growth.
