Standard Chartered,in partnership with the Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CWCCI) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation (SME Foundation), recently hosted a training seminar on the topic of “Online Business Operation and Financial Literacy” for Chittagong-based women entrepreneurs.
The three-day long programme helped 34 participants to become more skilledat using online tools for business operations and making key financial decisions.Programme participants included entrepreneurs engaged in a variety of ventures including handicraft manufacturing, catering, and boutique shop management.
Sabbir Ahmed, Managing Director, Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, “We recognise the important role that women-led businesses play in accelerating economic growth and lifting participation. Standard Chartered is pleased to implement programmes that provide women entrepreneurs nationwide with the tools and resources necessary to thrive. ”
Abida Sultana, Vice President, CWCCI commented, “This was a praiseworthy collaboration among CWCCI, Standard Chartered, and SME Foundation to enable women entrepreneurs to leverage on information technology for their growth and sustenance in the modern world, as well as achieve financial literacy.”
