United Commercial Bank organises training in Bandarban

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently convened a daylong capacity-building training session for agricultural entrepreneurs at the Bandarban Hill District Council (BHDC) auditorium.

This initiative forms part of its agro-corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, entitled "Bhoroshar Notun Janala".

The event drew the participation of nearly 170 agricultural entrepreneurs from various upazilas across the district.

Prof Thanzama Lusai, chairman of the BHDC, inaugurated the training programme as the chief guest, according to a press release.

"There exists immense potential within the agricultural sector of the hill regions. With the backing of institutions such as UCB, local farmers can evolve into successful entrepreneurs," remarked Thanzama.

Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, additional managing director of UCB, presided over the session and commented, "Given the region's abundant natural diversity, the time is ripe for investment in technology-driven agriculture and entrepreneurship. UCB remains steadfast in its commitment to support this transformation."

"It all hinges on planning, market awareness, and value addition through processing. Cashews, coffee, citrus fruits, mangoes, mushrooms -- all are already cultivated in Bandarban. The future lies in branding and commercial development," observed Rezwan Karim Siddique, host of the renowned agricultural programme "Mati O Manush" on Bangladesh Television, attending as a special guest.

Among others, MM Shah Neyaz, deputy director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Bandarban; Abhijit Shil, district fisheries officer; Jewel Majumder, livestock officer of Bandarban sadar upazila; Zeeshan Kingshuk Huq, chief communication officer of UCB; and Mohammad Selim Chowdhury, head of SME and agri banking; were also present.