Event

Empowering Entrepreneurship: Networking for Garo Women’s Beauty Salon with BRAC Bank

The collaborative visit of the Entrepreneurial Creatives - Entrepreneur Development and Research Center (EC-EDRC) team to the 'Imaging Beauty Parlor' in Manipuri Para, Tejgaon, took on a multifaceted significance. The presence of Mr. Ziaul Haque, Manager of Brac Bank's SME initiative in Mirpur, underscored the integration of financial expertise into the exploration of entrepreneurial ventures. As the team engaged with the Garo women entrepreneurs managing more than a hundred such parlor establishments in Dhaka city, it became evident that this visit encapsulated the intersection of creative entrepreneurship, financial support, and cultural empowerment.

The 'Imaging Beauty Parlor' not only stood as a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of Garo women but also served as a model for inclusive economic development. Their prospective collaboration with Brac Bank and similar other formal financial establishments could open up new upsurge in their financial situation but also create opportunities for guidance and mentorship. The visit highlighted the potential transformative impact when financial institutions actively engage with local businesses led by marginalized communities.