Jamuna Bank PLC has inaugurated a month-long special training program titled “Entrepreneurship Development” at BRAC Learning Centre, Gachhpara, Pabna, under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), managed by the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, and supervised by the SME & Special Programs Department of Bangladesh Bank. The 100-hour training program has been initiated by Jamuna Bank PLC with the objective of enhancing the capacity of new and existing entrepreneurs by providing them with practical business knowledge, skill-development support, and access to necessary financial facilities. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Mr. Nur Mohammed, Deputy Managing Director of Jamuna Bank PLC. Professor Dr. Md. Amirul Islam, Department of Business Administration, Pabna University of Science and Technology, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the program.
Mr. Md. Ayub Ali, Joint Director and DPD, SME & Special Programs Department, Bangladesh Bank Head Office; Mr. Fazlul Haque, Zonal Head, Rajshahi Region, Jamuna Bank PLC; and Mr. N H M Nusrat, Head of SME (Marketing), Jamuna Bank PLC, were present as Special Guests. The initiative, implemented under SICIP with the support of ADB and the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, aims to strengthen entrepreneurial capability through structured training and facilitate access to credit support for business growth. Through this program, participants will gain essential knowledge, skills, and motivation required for effective business management, enabling them to come under formal banking services and contribute to sustainable economic development. Senior officials from Bangladesh Bank and Jamuna Bank PLC, along with promising entrepreneurs from Pabna, attended the inaugural ceremony. The invited guests expressed their optimism that the initiative would play a meaningful role in enhancing the capacity of local entrepreneurs and expanding financial inclusion across the region.
