Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain. File Photo

DHAKA, Jan 29, 2025 (BSS) – Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain today urged the Qawmi entrepreneurs to receive business training for development of the nation.

Addressing the Qawmi entrepreneurs, he said, "Islamic scholars (Alems-Ulamas) have engaged themselves in business, which has created employment opportunities. However, the investors should take training on business. If scholars become entrepreneurs, the development of the nation will be accelerated."

The religious adviser made the call while addressing a conference organized by the Online Entrepreneur Qawmi Uddokta at  Bangladesh China Friendship International Conference Centre in capital's Agargaon as the chief guest.

More than 2,000 scholars and entrepreneurs from different parts of the country participated in the day-long conference sponsored by the Online Tech Academy.

Khalid said, "Initiatives are needed for development. To take initiatives, it is necessary to create a suitable environment for the entrepreneurs."

He underscored the need for making government and private efforts to help create entrepreneurs in the country.

Qawmi Uddokta Chairman Rokon Raiyan presided over the conference while Qawmi Uddokta Moderator Lokman Gazi conducted it.

Group Director of Rahimafrooz Limited Niaz Rahim, noted writer and researcher Maulana Sharif Muhammad, Co-founder of IFA Consultancy Mufti Yousuf Sultan and Co-founder of Qawmi Uddokta Mominul Islam among others spoke on the occasion.