UCB holds training for agri entrepreneurs

United Commercial Bank (UCB) organised a daylong agricultural entrepreneurship skills training in two districts -- Dinajpur and Gaibandha -- under the initiative of Agro-CSR Project 2023 styled "Voroshar Notun Janala".

As per the direction of Bangladesh Bank, the bank arranged the training as part of its corporate social responsibility. More than 360 agricultural entrepreneurs from 13 upazilas took part in the training, said a press release.

"We are working to help farmers so that they can produce and market their crops by availing hassle-free banking services. That's why we named our project Voroshar Notun Janala," said ATM Tahmiduzzaman, deputy managing director and company secretary of the UCB.

Among others, Abul Kalam Azad, head of brand marketing and corporate affairs at the UCB, and Md Mohsinur Rahman, head of SME banking, were present.