Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. organized the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) on 27 October 2026. The program was implemented by Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. with the initiative and financial support of the Finance Division, Ministry of Finance and under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. The closing ceremony was held at Shahjalal Islami Bank Training Academy, Baridhara, Dhaka. The program was presided over by Mr. M. M. Saiful Islam, the Deputy Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. Mr. Mohammed Younus attended as the Chief Guest, while the Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank and Program Director of SICIP-PIU Mr. Md. Masum Billah graced the occasion as the Special Guest.
Among others, the Joint Director of Bangladesh Bank and Deputy Program Director of SICIP-PIU Mr. Mohammad Wasim, the Head of SME Investment Division of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. Mr. F. M. Nawaz Ali, the Company Secretary of the Bank Mr. Md. Abul Bashar, the Head of Agri Investment & Sustainable Finance Division Mr. Md. Abdur Rahim, the Head of HR & SJIB Training Academy Mr. A. K. M. Hasan Rahim along with senior officials of the Bank’s Corporate Head Office were present at the program.
During the event, certificates were distributed among 25 new entrepreneurs trained under Bangladesh Bank’s Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) and selected women entrepreneurs were handed over dummy cheques for business expansion. Additionally, four entrepreneurs received awards in four different categories for their outstanding performance. As part of the program, a colorful product fair was organized on the ground floor of the training venue, where stalls of 25 entrepreneurs trained under EDP were placed. Various innovative products from agro-processing, handicrafts, fashion, IT and Bakery/Fast Food sectors were displayed, which creates enthusiasm among guests, bank officials and visitors.
Mr. Mohammed Younus, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank said, developing skilled entrepreneurs is essential to accelerating the country’s economic growth and creating employment opportunities. Such initiatives play a vital role in enhancing the capabilities of new entrepreneurs and building sustainable businesses. As part of its’ social responsibility and commitment to Bangladesh’s industrial development, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. continues to undertake various initiatives to develop skilled human resources and develop entrepreneurship. We believe that the entrepreneurs trained under this programme will contribute to local economic development, employment generation and the sustainable economic progress of the country.
