Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in collaboration with the ILO, Country Office for Bangladesh and NASCIB, Sylhet, is organizing a 3-day long “Training on Formalize Your Business for Informal Enterprises” during 28-30 June 2025 at Conference Hall, Hotel Valley Garden, Sylhet Tower, Subhani Ghat, Bishwa Road, Sylhet. The training aims to promote business formalization by enhancing participants’ understanding of its benefits, processes, and challenges, while equipping informal entrepreneurs with practical steps for formalizing their businesses.

Mr. Joha Jamilur Rahman, FYB trainer, ILO and Head of Training, BEF is facilitating the training program as resource person. He has started the session by outlining the training objectives and expected outcomes, expecting to employ participatory methods to engage attendees throughout the training.

Mr. Alimul Ahsan Chowdhury, President of NASCIB, Sylhet, has chaired the inaugural session, extending a warm welcome to attendees and sharing the private sector’s views on formalization. Owners and managers of informal cottage, micro, and small enterprises, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs from the Sylhet region are actively taking part in the event. A total of 24 participants (Female-11, Male-13) from priority sectors including Agriculture, Tourism, ICT, Platform-Based Entrepreneurs are reported to join the program.