With calls to bridge the digital knowledge gap and promote export-focused ventures, MIDAS celebrated International MSME Day 2025 by bringing together women entrepreneurs and other stakeholders under one roof.

From trade fair announcements to AI readiness, the event aimed to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship—particularly among youth—across the country.

MIDAS organised the International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day 2025 at the MIDAS Centre in the city’s Dhanmondi area on Thursday.

Ms Parveen Mahmud FCA, Chair of the MIDAS Board of Directors, presided over the session.

Mr M Khairul Bashar, Managing Director of MIDAS, along with other MIDAS officials and delegates from NGOs and private organisations, also attended the programme.

Over 60 promising and established entrepreneurs actively exchanged their views and insights on sustainable growth and collaboration during the celebration.

Speaking at the event, Parveen Mahmud discussed in depth the needs of entrepreneurs in the evolving business landscape. She strongly emphasised the support required from various stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including government agencies, financial institutions, and business associations.

She also highlighted the existing knowledge gap and lack of technical expertise among entrepreneurs, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence (AI).

Mr Khairul Bashar stressed the importance of training in e-commerce and digital marketing, especially for women entrepreneurs, to help them adapt to the evolving business environment.

He also encouraged young and female entrepreneurs to focus more on export-oriented ventures to expand their market reach and contribute to the national economy.

Among the esteemed speakers were renowned fashion designer Ms Bibi Russell, Ms Sabina Alam, and Dr S M Akbar, all members of the MIDAS Board.