A new network of women entrepreneurs named Women Entrepreneurs Network for Development Association (WEND) kicked off Thursday with a goal to empower the women investors.
Dr Nadia Binte Amin, president of the WEND said team building is necessary for overall development of the women entrepreneurs.
Dr Nadia explained details of the mission and vision of the new network at a press conference in the city on the day.
The organisation has obtained government permission and membership of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
It is the fourth body that obtained trade licence, Dr Nadia said in the conference.
"The network will support and promote all of the women entrepreneurs across the country," she said.
It would also provide theoretical and technological support and assistance in getting trade licence, E-TIN (taxpayers identification number) and Value Added Tax (VAT) registration, she added.
"Women entrepreneurs will also take assistance of the network to develop skill in producing products, getting access to both local and international markets," she said.
Initially, the WEND has started its activities in eight divisions of the country. Some eight women entrepreneurs are monitoring the same number of 'one stop crisis centre' one each in all divisions.
WEND has a stall for showcasing and selling products of the women entrepreneurs in the Dhaka International Trade Fair.
Also, WEND has extended its support to the Rohingya refugees.
