Second IHSB Business Carnival begins at Uttara campus

The Second IHSB Inter-School Business Carnival is taking place with vibrant arrangements. This three-day carnival for students began today (November 15) and will continue until November 17 at the premises of International Hope School Bangladesh in Uttara.

OkoTex supports the International Hope School Business Club, which has organised the second IHSB Business Carnival to promote business and entrepreneurship.

The event includes over 600 students from 50 renowned schools in Dhaka. The carnival's grand opening occurred on . The inauguration was led by British Deputy High Commissioner and British Development Director in Bangladesh, Mr James Goldman, Trade and Investment Director Mr Dan Pasha and Mr Timothy Donald Fisher, CEO of Sterling Education in England and esteemed chairman of International Hope School. The event was presided over by Rafeed Bin Jalil, President of IHSB Business Carnival.

The ceremony started with Surah Fatiha and the national anthem in the school auditorium. In his welcome address, Mr Timothy Donald Fisher expressed that British Sterling Education is eager to invest in the education sector in Bangladesh and aims to create national and international opportunities for Bangladeshi teachers and students. International Hope School Bangladesh organises significant competitions such as the IHSB Business Carnival, Bangla Olympiad, and STEM Fest as part of this mission. He stated, "Our goal is for students to become self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and to work as a team to advance the nation." He added that they aim to establish a branch of a British University in Dhaka and a teacher training centre for teachers across Bangladesh.

The British Deputy High Commissioner and British Development Director in Bangladesh, Mr. James Goldman, stated, "  I recently came to Bangladesh, where the British government is investing in education. Yesterday, I visited a school for underprivileged children funded by the British government. Today, I am here at the IHSB Business Carnival, and the British government is keen to invest further in youth education in Bangladesh. It's great to see Stirling's education here. I know partnerships like this between the UK and Bangladesh. They added value along with collaboration and two countries working together. Stirling doesn't invest just in education but also invests in young people."

Students participate in three business and entrepreneurship-related competitions at the IHSB Business Carnival. In "Friedman's Fallacy," students will solve various economic issues. In "Pitch Perfect," students will present their unique business plans, encouraging their entrepreneurial interests. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will provide a special courtesy gift for the best business idea. In addition, the "Marketing Mania" competition allows students to showcase their business skills.

On Friday and Saturday, an exhibition and fair featuring external entrepreneurs will be held. Products from 20 top business groups of the country will be on display. The exhibition will also provide business-related advice and feedback. In addition to the exhibition, various competitions will be held.

On the final day, stalls set up by the school's students will feature various items, including food. The fair and exhibition will be open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The closing ceremony of the IHSB Business Carnival will be held on November 17 at 4 PM in the school auditorium. The ceremony will begin with a welcome address by the school's respected principal, Roksana Zarin. Special guests, including Dilruba Tonu, Managing Director of Hi-Tech Park, corporate entrepreneur and trainer Golam Samdani Don, and Chief Advisor of IHSB Business Club Fariya Hossain, will give speeches. After the award ceremony, there will be a captivating cultural event featuring a performance by the popular band Shunno.

The club has been led by Chief Fariya Hossain, Chief Advisor Arefin Joy Madurja, President Rafid Ibne Jalil, Vice President Al Alsa Tanjim Khan, General Secretary Mahira Binte Masud, Directors; Sanwer Abedin, Meghomi, Tahiya Huda, Sajid Bin Shaheen, Faizur Rahman Wasee, Aisha Nida Meer, Afsar Zaher, Nabil Diyaul Islam, Ahmed Mohammad Helal, Tamim Khan and bunch of A-Level students of International Hope School Bangladesh.

Auko Tex is the title sponsor for this event. In contrast, Minister, Edison, Denim,  Sohag  Paribahan, Albatross Education, Marks Active School, Paramount International Consultants, Pran, TED, Aqua, The Business Standard and BRB Hospital have supported the Second IHSB Inter-School Business Carnival as sponsors.