DU Correspondent:
A special event titled ‘Youth, Startups and Potential Bangladesh’ was held at Dhaka University with the aim of integrating the innovative thinking, creativity and entrepreneurial potential of the youth into the mainstream of national development. The event was organized at the university’s Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building on Tuesday (July 14).
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman MP inaugurated the event at 10 am. Organized by the Information and Communication Technology Department of the government in collaboration with Dhaka University, the event highlighted various aspects of strengthening the country’s startup ecosystem, creating technology-based entrepreneurs and developing the innovative capabilities of the youth.
Speakers at the event said that the role of young entrepreneurs is very important in the country’s economic development, job creation and shaping a technology-based future. The government is providing various support to the youth to turn their new innovative ideas into reality. At the same time, emphasis was placed on strengthening public-private partnerships to further expand the culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship.
In a special event, successful startup entrepreneurs of the country shared their experiences of becoming entrepreneurs, challenges they faced, and success stories. Their speeches emphasized the importance of necessary guidance and inspiration for new entrepreneurs.
A few potential entrepreneurs were presented with financial assistance checks at the event. In addition, an open dialogue was held with the Prime Minister by students from various universities in the country. In the dialogue, students asked various questions about startups, innovation, employment, the future of the technology sector, and entrepreneurship development. The Prime Minister answered their questions and assured that the government would continue to provide all kinds of support to the youth in implementing their new ideas and innovative initiatives.
In the last part of the event, the Prime Minister visited various exhibition stalls of startup entrepreneurs. During this time, she inquired about the technological products, digital services, and business ventures invented by the entrepreneurs and praised their innovative efforts. She called on those concerned to work more sincerely to make domestic technology and innovation competitive at the international level.
Senior government officials, representatives of the Information and Communication Technology Department, teachers of Dhaka University, entrepreneurs of various startups, investors, and students of various universities of the country were present at the event.