Seminar on empowering tomorrow's entrepreneurs’ leads collaboration between BOU and BOEA

The Open School of Bangladesh Open University (BOU) on Monday hosted a seminar titled ‘Empowering Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs: Unleashing the Potential of Online Entrepreneurship’.

The seminar was organised in collaboration with the Bangladesh Online Entrepreneurs Association (BOEA) on the BOU Gazipur campus, according to a press release.

The event brought together academics and officials to explore online entrepreneurship and its implications for Bangladesh’s economic future.

It featured Md Aktaruzzaman Sarker, general secretary of BOEA and senior vice president of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, as the keynote speaker.

Sarker emphasised the transformative power of digital innovation and networking in reshaping traditional business models.

He highlighted the critical role of online platforms in providing both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of digital literacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks in ensuring the success of online businesses.

 Addressing the audience, BOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Humayun Akhter emphasised the university's commitment to leveraging its extensive network, including Regional and sub-regional centres, to support entrepreneurship development initiatives aligned with the government’s online smart-Bangladesh agenda.

 Prof Dr Sabina Yeasmin, dean of Open School, announced plans for an e-Learning Programme on Entrepreneurship Development in partnership with BOEA, utilizing appropriate digital platforms.

The seminar was attended by distinguished guests, including Prof Dr Nasim Banu, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin), Prof Mostafa Azad Kamal, Treasurer, Registrar Dr Md Shafiqul Alamm, Deans, Directors, Teachers and Officials. It was coordinated by Dr Md Mizanoor Rahman, faculty member of Open School.

The highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BOU and BOEA, formalising their partnership to jointly develop and deliver academic programmes on entrepreneurship development.

BOU Registrar Dr Md Shafiqul Alam and President of Online Entrepreneurs Association Mostary Morshed Smrity signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions at a function on BOU campus in Gazipur for the next five years.

BOU pro vice chancellors, deans, directors, teachers, and officers, among others, were present at the ceremony.