Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan. File Photo

DHAKA, Dec 3, 2025 (BSS) - Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today said 
that the new generation is increasingly choosing entrepreneurship instead of 
running after jobs.
 
"The biggest challenge for small entrepreneurs is access to finance. 
Bangladesh Bank (BB) must take a proactive role by providing policies, funds, 
and advisory support to ensure easier loan facilities for small 
entrepreneurs," he said.

The industries adviser said these remarks while addressing the annual 
conference and workshop titled "BSCIC at 69: Achievements, Challenges and 
Prospects" held at the BSCIC Conference Hall in the capital's Tejgaon area, 
said a press release.
 
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Chairman Md. 
Saiful Islam chaired the event while BB Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur and 
Additional Secretary (Routine Duty) of the Ministry of Industries Md. 
Nuruzzaman also spoke.

Adilur said many industrial plots under BSCIC remain vacant, and various 
estates are still facing gas and electricity connection issues. To overcome 
bureaucratic delays, BSCIC must quickly transition to an online-based one-
stop service, he added.

"Those who are not entrepreneurs but received BSCIC plots earlier on 
political considerations - their plots will be cancelled. In post-July 
Revolution Bangladesh, we want to see a fully transparent, accountable, and 
entrepreneur-friendly BSCIC," he continued.

Bangladesh Bank Governor said the volume of loans currently provided to 
entrepreneurs is very small despite the availability of a Taka 25,000 crore 
fund. 

He acknowledged weaknesses in loan distribution and expressed the Bank's 
intention to expand loan coverage. 

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur stressed that institutions like BSCIC must play a 
stronger role in linking entrepreneurs with markets and making online 
platforms more popular.
 
Bangladesh Bank is working to enhance entrepreneurs' access to international 
payment systems, he added.

Later, the industries adviser and Bangladesh Bank Governor visited the stalls 
at the BSCIC Bijoy Fair held on the ground floor of the BSCIC building and 
interacted with participating entrepreneurs. 
Earlier, BSCIC Chairman Md. Saiful Islam presented an overview of BSCIC's 
ongoing activities. The BSCIC Annual Conference 2025 Souvenir was also 
unveiled at the event.

Additional Secretary Rashidul Hasan, Director General (DG) of the Bangladesh 
Ship Recycling Board ASM Shafiul Alam Talukder, representatives from the 
Planning Commission and Finance Division, and officials from different levels 
of BSCIC were present on the occasion.