In continuation of the remarkable work it has been doing to nurture female entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, M&M Business Communications organised a three-day Fashion and Lifestyle Expo at the Radisson Blu Chattogram.
Over the last decade, Bangladeshi women have made significant strides in aggregate socioeconomic development. More importantly, participation has grown proportionately across industries. Women have made substantial contributions in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, accounting for an estimated 25 percent of Bangladesh’s GDP. SMEs create employment for an estimated 7.8 million people directly and provide livelihoods for 31.2 million people (The Asia Foundation).
“We have passed a suffocating period in the last one and a half years. The whole country is recovering from the fear of the Covid-19. We have organized this expo to give entrepreneurs and buyers a suitable atmosphere.” – Mazuma Murshed, Founder & CEO M&M Business Communications
Despite the inspiring success rate, women entrepreneurs across the country continuously face formidable challenges which impede growth. Perhaps, the pandemic has brought the most extensive set of challenges for female entrepreneurs in the country.
A high percentage of women SME owners have experienced falling sales, extensive employee layoffs, and insufficient cash flow throughout the period.
“Exhibitions like this create new women entrepreneurs and employment. The Government will provide any cooperation required for women to contribute to the economy of Bangladesh.”- Chief Guest Barrister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel MP, Deputy Minister for Education
To assist female entrepreneurs in overcoming sluggishness and strengthen communications, a three-day Fashion and Lifestyle Expo was held at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View from 16th to 18th September 2021. Initiated by M&M Business Communications, around sixty renowned entrepreneurs, primarily women clothing, jewellery and lifestyle products from home and abroad, took part in the expo.
The health and safety protocols have been the top priority for the organizers and Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View management. The expo has been a remarkable success and was participated by a significant number of buyers and visitors from Dhaka and Chattogram.
M&M Business Communications has organized 20+ such fairs in Chattogram and Dhaka in the last four years. Almost 200 brands have taken part in those fairs. The organisers are expecting to undertake similar fairs in the future as well.
