Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Launches National Startup and Entrepreneurship Platform in Dhaka

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Prime Minister Tareq Rahman inaugurated the National Startup and Entrepreneurship Platform on Tuesday, marking a strategic move to integrate youth innovation and creativity into the country’s mainstream development agenda. The launch took place at Dhaka University during a special event themed “Youth, Startups, and a Promising Bangladesh,” held at the Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban under the slogan, “Building the Country Through Startups, Bangladesh First.”

The initiative, organized by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division in collaboration with Dhaka University, seeks to provide a digital launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs. According to the event organizers, the platform is designed to streamline access to government support programs, professional training, mentorship, and investment opportunities. By consolidating these services into a single hub, the government aims to foster meaningful connections between startups and established partner organizations.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with a multi-faith recitation featuring passages from the Quran, Gita, Tripitaka, and the Bible. Distinguished guests in attendance included Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam, and the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Rehan Asif Asad.

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Following a presentation on the national startup ecosystem, the program featured an interactive session titled “Not a Story, But Reality,” where successful entrepreneurs shared their professional experiences. The Prime Minister also engaged in an open discussion with students regarding the future of the startup landscape before presenting grant checks to six selected entrepreneurs. As part of the proceedings, the Prime Minister was also formally honored with a commemorative memento.

Introductory remarks were delivered by Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan, Acting Secretary of the ICT Division, followed by a welcome address from Professor Morshed Hasan Khan of the Dhaka University Marketing Department. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor A.B.M. Obaidul Islam.