Brac Bank organises ‘Tara Uddokta Mela 2023’ to support women entrepreneurs

Business Desk :
Brac Bank has kicked off a two-day fair in Dhaka to promote locally-made products of women entrepreneurs and create a market for their ‘Made in Bangladesh’ products.
According to a press release, a total of 50 female business owners from across the country are showcasing Bangladeshi products at the exposition styled ‘Tara Uddokta Mela 2023’.
Abu Farah Md Nasser, Deputy Governor, Bangladesh Bank, formally inaugurated the fair as the chief guest at the Aloki Convention Center on Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road in Dhaka on Friday.
Maksuda Begum, executive director of Bangladesh Bank; and Dr Md Mafizur Rahman, managing director of SME Foundation; attended the inaugural ceremony as the special guest. Selim RF Hussain, CEO; and Syed Abdul Momen, deputy managing director and head of SME Banking, Brac Bank; were also present.
The displayed products include hand-stitched clothing, handmade crafts, clay and jute items, processed leather goods, Jamdani Sari, and organic foods.
Additionally, a group of entrepreneurs will showcase traditional indigenous products, clothing and handicrafts made of bamboo and cane.
Brac Bank will provide technical support to enable digital payments, including QR Code-based and card payments.
The exhibition provides a platform for women entrepreneurs to promote their traditional products and showcase their creativity through product innovation while keeping the country’s heritage intact.
The event will also enable the exhibitors to increase sales and reach new customers.