The Dhaka Times Desk Digital Bangladesh's connectivity partner Grameenphone has partnered with Meta (former Facebook company) to organize a training program titled 'Boost Up'.
The 'Boost Up' program is a digital empowerment bootcamp for small and medium-sized business enterprises. This interactive program will help small and medium enterprises learn about innovative ways of expanding their business and online business growth.
Among Grameenphone customers who run small and medium businesses, they can register through the MyGP app to participate in the bootcamp. At the same time, they can also sign up to participate in the program through Meta's authorized sales partner Httppoole in Bangladesh. The registration process will open for all on October 6 and the training program will begin on October 18. Selected participants
The venue of the training will be informed.
Grameenphone Chief Marketing Officer Sajjad Haseeb said, “Grameenphone has always prioritized digital inclusion and advancing society by harnessing the power of technology. We are delighted to partner with Meta to unlock the potential of small and medium-sized business enterprises committed to our mission of community empowerment. This initiative will help organizations modernize their business and enhance their online presence through the use of innovative and cost-effective digital tools.”
He added, “The bootcamp will also enable SMEs to grow their businesses and effectively meet the changing lifestyle needs of consumers. We have a role to play in the digital transformation of people's lives and we will continue our efforts to make Bangladesh digitally stronger.”
During the bootcamp, participants will learn about the use of digital technology to enhance their online presence and expand business operations. Digital solutions like Meta Business Tools will help them grow their business and connect local entrepreneurs with their target group.
Jordi Fornis, Director of Emerging Markets, Asia Pacific, Meta, said, “Our partnership with Grameenphone is important. Through this partnership, we will help small businesses in Bangladesh to serve the changing lifestyle of consumers. I believe that through this bootcamp, local entrepreneurs will be able to use digital tools, which will enable them to expand their business operations and meet the needs of consumers.”
To learn about Grameenphone and Meta's 'Boost Up' bootcamp and registration process, please visit: https://mygp.li/WzQTv
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