Prime Minister Announces BDT 500 Crore Fund for Young Entrepreneurs

From the report

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has announced a BDT 500 crore startup fund to support promising young entrepreneurs across the country. This government initiative aims to ensure that innovative ventures are not halted due to a lack of funding.

The Prime Minister made this announcement on Saturday (October 31) in a message issued on the occasion of National Youth Day-2026. The day will be observed nationwide on Sunday (November 1).

In his message, Tareq Rahman stated that the government is implementing various programs to accelerate the country’s economic progress by leveraging the talent, skills, and creativity of its youth. As part of these efforts, a BDT 500 crore startup fund has been announced for young entrepreneurs. Additionally, for the first time, an initiative has been taken to allocate a budget specifically for the startup sector.