Prez calls for training for young entrepreneurs

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called for expanding skills-based training, providing financial support to small entrepreneurs and creating employment opportunities for young people to harness the country’s demographic dividend.

He made the call while addressing, as the chief guest, the inaugural ceremony of the National Youth Day 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka.

The President said the youth are the country’s most valuable human resource and the key driving force behind national development. “Bangladesh cannot move forward through political change alone,” he said.

He said the country must make the best use of its large young population to strengthen its capacity and prepare for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.

Mirza Fakhrul stressed the need to make young people employment-oriented and equip them with productive skills so they can contribute to the national economy.

Referring to the achievements of young entrepreneurs, including women entrepreneurs, he said many are successfully expanding their businesses and exporting products despite having limited capital.

The President said the government should provide aspiring entrepreneurs with proper training and minimum financial assistance to help them become self-reliant.�" UNB