Sylhet, April 11 -- Industry and Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Saturday urged university students to develop themselves as entrepreneurs and make effective use of bank financing and alternative funding sources to foster creative business ideas and startups.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Youth Entrepreneurship & Startups for Students (YESS Program) at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet.

The minister said building a knowledge-based economy is essential for ensuring sustainable national development. He encouraged students to embrace innovation and technology-driven initiatives, saying that "knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial mindset are...