On August 6, 2023, the Engineering Students’ Association of Bangladesh (ESAB) AIUB Unit Face, successfully organized a seminar titled “Breaking Barriers: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Engineering Excellence". The session, which commenced at 3:30 PM with an enthusiastic gathering of over 50 attendees at Annex 3, room no. 3202, provided an empowering platform for women to share their experiences and achievements in the realm of engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The program started with the opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Abdul Mannan (Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB). He at first gave a brief introduction about the contributions of women not only in the field of science, engineering and entrepreneurship but also highlighted the devotion of women to make the world a better place. Additionally, he encouraged every woman to be self-sufficient, empowering and contain the fire to be ever curious and ever enthusiastic.
After that, an alumna of the Department of EEE, AIUB Ms. Syeda Fahima Nazreen (Assistant Engineer at Ulkasemi Pvt. Ltd.), shared her inspiring journey as an engineer. She not only emphasized her personal experiences but also shed light on the vast opportunities and scope available for women in this dynamic and innovative industry. Moreover, she discussed the workplace culture, difficulties and required skills to achieve the desired goal. Afterward, another alumna of the Department of EEE, AIUB Ms. Rashida Islam Arin, (Former Senior Executive and Key Account Manager, Corporate Relations at Pathao Ltd), in her speech she emphasized, based on her personal experiences that women should follow what they are passionate about, whether it is engineering, medicine, entrepreneurship, or even homemaking. Moreover, she passionately conveyed that following one's heart and cherishing one's true passions are the keys to keeping dreams boundless and soaring to new heights. Highlighting one of her greatest achievements, the prestigious Dr. Anwarul Abedin’s Leadership Award for her extraordinary volunteering activities, she bequeathed that one can start their journey towards leadership and discover their potential via volunteering, as it helps build networks and one can stand out of the ordinary with their sheer skills. In a remarkable moment during the seminar, another alumna of the Department of EEE, AIUB Ms. Niger Fatema (Vice President at the e-Commerce Development Center – EDC) ignited the atmosphere with inspiration and motivation. As an exemplar of successful entrepreneurship with her company, Ariya's Collection, she passionately shared the wide-ranging opportunities available for women in the entrepreneurial world. Furthermore, she encouraged women to embrace leadership roles and develop their skills to transform challenges into opportunities. Also, she emphasized the importance of taking risks and fearlessly venturing into new territories, reminding the audience that trying is the only way to discover one's true potential. Ms. Fatema's powerful presence and empowering message left a lasting impression, fueling the attendees with the determination to embark on their own entrepreneurial journeys, transforming barriers into steppingstones to success. Finally, at the end of the speakers' presentation, there was a Q&A session in which participants took part successfully.
The seminar was successfully concluded by the honorable Mentor, ESAB AIUB Unit Face, Dr. Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan (Director, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB). He extended his gratitude to the honorable speakers and highly appreciated their lighting efforts and unwavering pursuit of excellence. Finally, he handed over the crests and gift hampers as a symbol of honor for the remarkable contributions of the speakers toward empowering women.
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