E-Commerce Revolution Masterclass Launched

The e-Commerce Revolution Masterclass, a world class training program, was launched online yesterday, providing an opportunity for women to develop themselves as entrepreneurs.

Women and e-Commerce (WE), a women entrepreneurs forum in collaboration with the ICT Division and the LICT Project, has launched a master class aimed at boosting e-commerce business across the country, reports BSS.

Inaugurating the day-long e-Commerce Revolution Masterclass, LICT Project Director Md Rezaul Karim said the government has been improving skills and empowering young women to be entrepreneurs instead of looking for jobs.

With the construction of digital infrastructure, e-commerce has been increasing very quickly across the world, and this is the time for them to be entrepreneurs, he said, adding that women members of the WE Forum should take advantage of this opportunity.

Rezaul Karim said that relying on technology and rising social media penetration has increased opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.

Founder and President of WE Nasima Akter Nisha, President and CEO of Silkoak Global Limited Saumya Basu, Founder of Search English Razib Ahmed and Adviser to WE Jahanoor Kabir Sakib spoke at the event.

Nisha said WE has been launching various masterclasses to benefit the women community of Bangladesh and e-Commerce Revolution masterclass is one that would help WE members to expand online business.

Two global trainers — Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) and Co-Founder of YO Kawaii Limited James Thickett and Director of SMS Microsystem Limited, UK and one local trainer Chairman of Thoughts Muhammad Mahbubul Alam will provide training on various issues including e-commerce requirements, online business development, the role of digital marketing, the role of social media and brand positioning.