UCB organises skill development training for 160 agri-entrepreneurs in Chapainawabganj

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently organised a skill development training for agriculture entrepreneurs in Chapainawabganj under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project “Bhoroshar Notun Janala”.

Under the direction of Bangladesh Bank, UCB, as part of its social responsibility, organised this training programme for 160 agricultural entrepreneurs hailing from the five upazilas of the district to equip them with essential skills, according to a press release Tuesday.

The skill development training programme was attended by distinguished guests, including Chief Guest ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director and Company Secretary of UCB PLC. Special Guests included Md Shah Alam Bhuiyan, Deputy Managing Director of UCB PLC, and Rezaul Karim Siddique, the renowned presenter of BTV's agriculture-based show "Mati O Manush" and an agricultural analyst.

Other esteemed guests who attended the event were Dr Palash Sarker, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension (Chapainawabganj); Dr Md Golam Mostafa, District Livestock Officer of Chapainawabganj; and Md Mahbubur Rahman, District Fisheries Officer of Chapainawabganj. The event was presided over by Abul Hasnat, Regional Head of UCB PLC’s Rajshahi zone.  

UCB PLC has been organising such training in different districts of the country for promising agricultural entrepreneurs. The training program aims to empower agricultural entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge.

ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director and Company Secretary, UCB PLC, said, “The skill development training program in Chapainawabganj marks another significant stride in UCB PLC’s commitment to boosting agricultural entrepreneurship through 'Bhoroshar Notun Janala' initiative. By providing essential skills to local entrepreneurs, we aim to empower them and advance agricultural sustainability, ensuring a brighter future for our nation."

UCB has already implemented several initiatives under its ‘Bhoroshar Notun Janala’ project for the convenience of the farmers. These include plantation of different varieties of trees, training for agri-entrepreneurs, distribution of agro-related smart devices such as the AI-driven ‘Aro Maas (MoreFish)’ device, promotion of maize farming as an alternative crop to tobacco, installation of lightning arresters to protect against lightning and distribution of food production machinery in different areas (free of cost) of the country.