Speakers at a launching ceremony on Thursday said that professional learning from digital institutes will play an important role in fulfilling the dream of the thousands of youths to become SME entrepreneurs, learn to work and become self-reliant.
Oikko Foundation organized the event to inaugurate 'Oikko SME Digital Institute' aiming to create new SME entrepreneurs and skilled manpower in the SME sector as well as empowering the youth of Bangladesh to run sustainable enterprises.
In the presence of more than 100 SME entrepreneurs at the program, Oikko Foundation has inaugurated country's first SME Digital Institute on Wednesday evening at a city hotel.
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President of the Oikko Foundation (CMSME Entrepreneur Development Wing) and prominent woman leader Shahin Akhtar Rainy presided the inaugural event. The platform aims to create SME Entrepreneur through training, employment and training through digital platform for the unemployed youth of Bangladesh.
State Minister of the Ministry of Social Welfare Md. Ashraf ali khan khasru attended as the chief guest on the occasion while Shykh Seraj, Director and Head of News, Impress Telefilm Ltd., Channel I, member of the trustee board, Oikko Foundation, an eminent digital and media development personality was present as the special guest.
While addressing, Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru said, “It is through the Oikko Foundation that so many aspiring entrepreneurs have been able to unlock their potential. I thank the Oikko Foundation for taking an initiative like the Digital Institute. I would urge all entrepreneurs to prioritize maintaining the quality of their products.”
Shaheen Akhter Rainy, President of Oikko Foundation (CMSME Uddokta Unnoyon Wing), said, “Every year, about 20-22 lakh young men and women acquire undergraduate and graduate degrees, after which they go in search of employment. A large proportion of these people, unable to find suitable jobs, end up becoming addicted to drugs or wasting their time on other harmful vices. These are the children we had in mind when founding oikko.com.bd.”
Shykh Seraj, Member of the Board of Trustees of Oikko Foundation, who graced the event as its special guest, said, “Oikko Foundation has played an indispensable role in supporting SME in Bangladesh, which is one of the four pillars of the country’s economy. SMEs have great potential in numerous sectors, particularly in agriculture. I believe this digital institute will play a significant role in ensuring the economic growth of Bangladesh.”
