Southeast Bank PLC. arranged a Closing and Certificate Awarding Ceremony in partnership
with Bangladesh Bank for the month-long Entrepreneurship Development Program for 24
SME entrepreneurs under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program
(SICIP), a project of Ministry of Finance, GoB.
The event was held on September 23, 2025 at the Bank’s Training Institute and was
graced by the honorable Chairman of the Southeast Bank PLC., eminent industrialist and
education enthusiast Mr. M. A. Kashem as the Chief Guest. Mr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Executive
Director of Bangladesh Bank added distinction to the occasion as the Special Guest.
Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Program Director & Additional Director, SME and Special Programs
Department and Mr. Md. Ayub Ali, Deputy Program Director – Finance & Joint Director, SME
and Special Programs Department from Bangladesh Bank and Mr. Abidur Rahman
Chowdhury, Managing Director (Current Charge) and other senior officials from Southeast
Bank PLC. were also present at the ceremony.
This batch of 24 (twenty-four) entrepreneurs received hands-on training on various topics
and successfully presented their business plans with zeal and brilliant potentiality. The
distinguished guests at the program congratulated the participants and wished for their
prosperity.