BRAC Bank offers free SME consultation
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 09 Dec 2025, 09:52 PM
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BRAC Bank has set up a dedicated SME Solution Clinic at the 12th National SME Product Fair 2025 offering complimentary one-on-one consultations for entrepreneurs about modern business management.
Each day of the fair from December 7 to December 14, 2025, the bank will focus on a specialised theme, with insightful advice and guidance delivered by industry experts, business strategists, and BRAC Bank’s own specialist teams.
Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan formally inaugurated the country’s largest SME exposition, organised by the SME Foundation under the Ministry of Industries on December 7, 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, Agargaon in Dhaka.
As a long-standing financier and promoter of the SME sector, BRAC Bank is marking this year’s fair with a comprehensive, eight-day consultation initiative designed to strengthen the skills and competitiveness of entrepreneurs.
On the opening day on December 7, 2025, Aminul Islam, Founder & CEO of Shahin’s Helpline, advised entrepreneurs on essential business documentation, while Munir Hasan from the Bangladesh Open Source Network provided strategic business counselling.
On December 8, 2025, BRAC Bank’s trade specialists will brief SMEs on export readiness and global market entry. On 9 December, 2025, Emrajina Islam, Founder of 360, will demonstrate how AI can be used to streamline operations and boost productivity in business. On December 10, experts from Sheba Platform Limited will provide hands-on training on smart bookkeeping and e-commerce management tools.
On December 11, 2025, Nazib Rafi, Founder of WIT Institute, will guide participants on effective digital marketing for market expansion.
On December 12, 2025, Sajjad Hossain, Founder and Lead Consultant of BDpreneur, will share insights on business planning and operational discipline. On December 13, 2025, BRAC Bank’s Credit Risk Management (CRM) team will help entrepreneurs assess their loan eligibility and prepare for formal financing.
The business consultation series concludes on December 14, 2025 with a dedicated advisory day for women entrepreneurs led by BRAC Bank TARA, focusing on business setup, management, and scaling strategies.
Commenting on the complimentary business consultation initiative, Syed Abdul Momen, Additional Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, said: “We want every entrepreneur to walk into the fair with questions and walk out with solutions. Our goal is simple: equip SMEs with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to grow sustainably. SME Solution Clinic at the fair speaks volumes of our strong commitment to the SME sector.”
BRAC Bank believes that building entrepreneurial capacity is essential for a resilient SME ecosystem. Through this eight-day advisory programme, the bank aims to ensure that entrepreneurs at every stage - from aspiring to established - receive the practical guidance needed to expand their businesses with confidence.
Entrepreneurs visiting the fair are encouraged to stop by BRAC Bank’s SME Solution Clinic at Hall E, Pavillion# DP 8, to access tailored advice throughout the event.