British Bangladesh Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs

02/11/2024

Congratulations to our incredible BBCWE Director, Nadia Ali, on winning the Best Broadcaster, Journalist, or Host category at the Ethnicity Awards! This is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication, talent, and passion for bringing diverse voices to the forefront. We are so proud of your achievement and inspired by your commitment to making a difference in media. Here’s to many more successes, Nadia!

27/09/2024

If you are a recent graduate seeking an engaging full time remote opportunity in Bangladesh, please get in touch with Camel Tech.

Camel Tech (camelai.tech), are in search of a high caliber individual with a passion for technology and a growth mindset to thrive in a dynamic startup setting.

https://camelaitech.notion.site/Operations-Specialist-Remote-5dda94a03d6f401786f1102a269339d4?pvs=4

We systemize SMBs so they are more profitable, highly scalable and less chaotic.

17/05/2024

ChatGPT can assist, but the ingenuity, intuition, and expertise of a human programmer remain irreplaceable. Use AI for boring and repetitive tasks and focus on innovation and most complex stuffs ⚡️

Consider folllowing points about ChatGPT :

⛔️Complex Contexts : Struggles with large codebases.

⛔️Complex Logic: Struggles with intricate algorithms.

⛔️Innovation: Suggests conventional solutions

⛔️Framework Depth: Shallow on specific frameworks.

⛔️Real-time Debugging: Can't debug live code.

⛔️Outdated Knowledge: Lacks recent updates.

⛔️No Code Ex*****on: Can't run or test code.

⛔️Niche Libraries: Limited with custom libraries.

⛔️Generic Errors: Provides broad error advice.

⛔️Security: May not follow best practices.

⛔️Optimization: Offers less efficient code.

So consider some ajustements :

✅Verify with current resources.

✅ Consult official docs and forums.

✅ Brainstorm for creative solutions.

✅ Utilize advanced IDE features.

✅ Investigate with detailed error messages.

✅ Security: Follow updated security practices.

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16/05/2024

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The UK's development finance institution British International Investment has announced a loan commitment of $50m to BRAC Bank PLC.

"This'll enable small businesses and female entrepreneurs in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to take up more economic opportunities and create more jobs," says British 🇬🇧 High Commissioner Sarah Cooke.

https://www.bii.co.uk/en/news-insight/news/british-international-investment-supports-msmes-and-women-entrepreneurs-in-bangladesh-with-50m-debt-commitment-to-brac-bank/

16/05/2024

10 Reasons why AI is vital to small businesses

First, let's understand what AI truly means. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. These systems are designed to learn from data, recognize patterns, and make decisions. Now, let's explore why AI is vital to small businesses.

1. Enhanced Customer Experience: AIpowered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide personalized and roundtheclock customer support, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

2. Improved Efficiency: AI algorithms can automate timeconsuming tasks, such as data entry and analysis, allowing small businesses to allocate resources more efficiently and focus on core activities.

3. Accurate DecisionMaking: AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly and make datadriven predictions, enabling small businesses to make informed decisions based on realtime insights.

4. Targeted Marketing: AI algorithms can analyze customer behavior and preferences to create targeted marketing campaigns, reaching the right audience at the right time, and maximizing return on investment

5. Streamlined Operations: AIpowered systems can optimize supply chain management, inventory control, and logistics, reducing costs and improving overall operational efficiency.

6. Fraud Detection and Prevention: AI can detect unusual patterns in transactions, helping small businesses prevent fraudulent activities and safeguard their financial assets

7. Predictive Maintenance: AI can analyze equipment data and predict potential breakdowns, allowing small businesses to schedule maintenance proactively, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity

8. Competitive Edge: Small businesses that leverage AI gain a competitive edge by staying ahead of market trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and delivering innovative products and services

9. Cost Savings: While implementing AI may have upfront costs, the longterm benefits, such as reduced labor costs and increased productivity, often outweigh the initial investment, resulting in significant cost savings

10. Scalability and Growth: AI empowers small businesses to scale their operations efficiently, handling increased volumes of data and expanding their customer base without compromising quality.

25/01/2024

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

আপনি কি ব্রিটিশ হাই কমিশনের সাথে কাজ করতে আগ্রহী?

আমরা আন্তর্জাতিক লিয়াজোঁ অফিসার, গ্রেড -ইও (EO) পদে নতুন নিয়োগ দিচ্ছি।

আবেদন করতে ক্লিক করুন: https://rb.gy/gy3lbi

We are hiring!

The position of “International Liaison Officer - HMPO/HOIO, Grade - EO, Dhaka” is open to apply.

Application deadline: 7 February 2024

For details and to apply: https://rb.gy/gy3lbi

01/05/2022

Eid Mubarak to all our Facebook friends.

Have a great Eid 💛

21/02/2021

Happy International Mother Language Day 🇧🇩

21st February - Ekushey February

18/02/2021

Join Bangladesh High Commission, London for a Virtual Celebration for LANGUAGE DAY! 🇧🇩

31/12/2020

Wishing every single one of our followers and friends a Happy New Year and hopes for a brighter 2021.

It’s been a long year this one, filled with a lot of downs and hard times. But 2020 has also seen an equally large amount of ups, giving us hope for the future.

We may have been forced into lockdown, but there are so many positives we can take from this. Spending more time inside has opened up people’s eyes to the climate crisis, increasing their appreciation for our outside environments and accelerating the move to electric and sustainable energy alternatives.

Businesses have acknowledged that many jobs can now operate from home, meaning that hundreds of thousands of individuals are reducing their commutes and cutting back on emissions. Work life balance has improved as well for many, with structures added to days helping to manage the working from home switch. (Think of all the extra cuddles your dogs, cats, pets and family have got this year!)

We’ve seen creativity thrive with new creators across a variety of platforms, finding new ways to create and connect with the people around us. So many of us have taken up new hobbies during the time we have been asked to stay in our homes.

The time apart has also highlighted how important a connection with others is for some, making the time we do spend together all the more meaningful and important.

Hopefully we can take everything that we have learnt in this year, and pass it on into our actions next year. I know this lockdown will end soon, and eventually the world will return to normal. We just need to hold on a little longer, and carry our hopes for the next year. 💙

From us all at BBCWE

28/12/2020

There are certain places where COVID-19 spreads more easily:
1️⃣ Crowded places
2️⃣ Close-contact settings
3️⃣ Confined and enclosed spaces

Avoid the 3️⃣ Cs.

27/12/2020

Join us every Tuesday for LIVE Covid-19 Business discussions with our very own Directors!

These LIVE Webinars will be hosted on Facebook Live so don't forget to tune in.

Each week there will be a series of topics which will be covered by each Director.

This will be a great opportunity so don't miss out!

10/10/2020

Congratulations to everyone 😀

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020 recognises the outstanding achievements of people across the United Kingdom.

25/06/2020

The Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free, online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one.

The online learning is tailored to your experience level, with a comprehensive curriculum covering website building, selling online, social media, marketing, managing cashflow, selling on Amazon, and identifying growth opportunities.

Not only is the training free, but by taking part you can access events and offers from partners, and join an intensive bootcamp experience.

https://www.enterprisenation.com/accelerator/

25/06/2020

Deadline for discretionary grants approaching

The deadline to apply for the first phase of discretionary grants is fast-approaching, and we still have grant money unclaimed.

If your business has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and you fall into the eligibility criteria below, you have until close of business on Friday 26 June to apply!

The criteria are as follows:

1. Micro-businesses who are based in business incubators and pay an all-inclusive rent and therefore do not have a business rates liability.

2. Retail outlets that aren't separately rated, and concessions

3. Regular market traders returning to Market trading .

If you are not eligible at this stage, a second phase of funding will be opened shortly with more businesses eligible for cash help.

For more info, visit your local borough website.

25/06/2020

This week, the Government has announced further measures to ease the COVID-19 lockdown, which will mean thousands of businesses in the UK will be able to reopen from 4 July.

Hospitality businesses, such as pubs, restaurants and cafes, will be allowed to reopen, but must continue to follow strict social distancing and safety guidance to keep customers and staff safe.

All indoor hospitality businesses will be table service only, and contact between staff and customers should be limited. Customers will also have to give contact details when they enter a pub or restaurant, in the event that a local outbreak is detected.

Businesses will be expected to monitor crowd density in their premises, especially at bottleneck points - such as doorways.

The following businesses will be permitted to open, provided they have the necessary protections in place:

- All indoor and outside hospitality that are self-contained and can be accessed from the outside. This includes restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and workplace canteens

- Hotels, hostels, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday apartments or homes, cottages or bungalows, campsites, caravan parks or boarding houses

- Places of Worship (Weddings of up to 30 people allowed – providing social distancing is followed)

- Community Centres, libraries, and social clubs
Hair salons and barbers, including mobile businesses

- Cinemas, theatres and concert halls, though live performances are not to take place
Funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities

- Outdoor gyms and playgrounds

- Museums and galleries

- Bingo halls

- Outdoor skating rinks

- Amusement arcades and other entertainment centres

- Indoor attractions at aquariums, zoos, safari parks, farms, wildlife centres

- Indoor and outdoor areas of visitor attractions including, gardens, heritage sites, film studios, landmarks, and model villages

A full list of businesses that can open from 4 July, and those that must remain closed, can be found on the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/opening-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-england-from-4-july-2020