Offer adequate facilities to rural freelancers

The government should extend facilities, such as internet access, to freelancers in rural areas of Bangladesh so that they can become successful entrepreneurs and make a greater contribution to the economy, according to businesspeople.

"Rather than being Dhaka centric, each division, district and sub-district should get the same facilities," said Faisal Mustafa, CEO of Viser X Limited, a global IT consulting and digital marketing agency.

He yesterday made these comments while speaking at the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Summit-2023 at InterContinental Dhaka.

The Bangladesh Association of Contact Center and Outsourcing (Bacco) organised the two-day event.

Mustafa said the unavailability of electricity is the major problem for freelancers, especially in rural areas.

"So, these issues should get solved countrywide," he added.

Mustafa also said the country needs to focus more on technical education rather than general education.

"Besides, universities could collaborate with industries to prepare better human resources," he added.

Tanjiba Rahman, director of Bacco, said freelancers should take proper preparation, both financially and technically, before becoming an entrepreneur.

Speaking as chief guest, Planning Minister MA Mannan said there is no limit to the cyber world and freelancers should move forward by targeting future challenges.

"A small idea can make a great impact in society. So, our freelancers can make great contributions to the country," he added.