10-day BSCIC fair starts in Patuakhali

The BSCIC Entrepreneurial Fair and Buyer-Vendor Conference, jointly organised by the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Cooperation (BSCIC) and Patuakhali district administration, kicked off at the DC Office field in Patuakhali sadar upazila yesterday.

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun inaugurated the 10-day fair, where various products are on display at 80 stalls.

Of the participants, eight are women entrepreneurs, each of whom received the prime minister's Women Entrepreneur Award in 2022 alongside a fund of Tk 50,000.

Speaking as chief guest, Humayun said the ministry is developing regional industries so that the country can benefit from exporting products such as local pottery.

He then said the opening of Padma Bridge has created the scope to ship various products from Barishal to different parts of the country, creating new horizons for trade and commerce.

"Now, we want to use this potential to boost the country's economy," he added.

Of the participants, eight are women entrepreneurs, each of whom received the prime minister's Women Entrepreneur Award in 2022 alongside a fund of Tk 50,000

Al Amin, assistant general manager of the BSCIC's Patuakhali office, said that they are using the opportunities created by Padma Bridge to encourage local entrepreneurs to play a role in the economy through small-scale industrialisation.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Amin ul Ahsan, divisional commissioner of Barishal, while ASM Feroze, SM Shahzada and Kazi Kaniz Sultana Helen, members of parliament, were present as special guests.