To nurture and empower emerging entrepreneurs, Grameenphone’s GP Accelerator is hosting the nationwide bootcamp, ‘Jelay Jelay Smart Uddyokta,’ aimed at equipping young talent with the skills and guidance needed for success. The 17th session of this daylong bootcamp took place at the National Institute of Youth Development in Savar, Dhaka recently. Approximately 300 entrepreneurs took part in the bootcamp. The programme was graced by Brigadier General Iqbal Ahmed (Retd), Commissioner of the Engineering and Operations Division of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as the chief guest. Tanveer Mohammad, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO) of Grameenphone, along with noted personalities and participants including local community organizers, startup founders, GP Accelerator (GPA) members, experts and trainers from related industries also took part. Muhammad Sohel Rana, Program Lead of GP Accelerator of Grameenphone, conducted the programme.Since its inception in 2015, GP Accelerator has made significant contributions to the startup landscape in the country. Through 50 startups, it has created employment opportunities for five lakh people. GP Accelerator also plays a significant role in the economic development of the country simultaneously. At the programme, the winning team was awarded a prize of Tk one lakh.
