For the first time in Barishal, a much-anticipated event titled ‘Career Fest 2025’ was organized to empower and guide youth towards building promising careers. The day-long event occurred on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Barishal Textile Engineering College (BTEC) campus and witnessed a vibrant participation of students, young professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Excellence Bangladesh, JCI Dhaka Heritage, the BTEC Science and Research Club, and the BTEC Career Club jointly organized the event. Some of the country’s most distinguished corporate leaders attended the event and engaged in interactive sessions with the youth, sharing invaluable insights and real-world guidance.
Among the esteemed guests were:
- Asif Iqbal, Founder, Gaanchill Music & ASIX
- Dipesh Nag, Managing Director, Grameen Danone Foods Limited
- Suraiya Siddika, Director, Sales and Marketing, Grameen Danone Foods Limited
- Rashed Imam, Program Presenter, Bangladesh Betar (Barishal) & Media Personality
- Tajdin Hasan, Chief Business Officer, The Daily Star
- Engr. Md. Ariful Islam, Country Manager, AM-TEX (Suzhou Yinoxing Textile Co.)
- Aleya Akter, Director, Ethical Sourcing & CSR, SusNex Ltd.; Former CHRO, Desh Group of Companies
- Abdullah Hassan, CEO, Mediamix Communications
The speakers emphasized that today’s youth are the future leaders of the corporate world. Beyond academic degrees, they need hands-on experience, strong networks, and a focused mindset to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
They also highlighted that such initiatives play a significant role in enhancing students’ self-confidence, expanding their perspectives, and preparing them for real-world challenges.
Career Fest 2025 – Barishal saw participation from over 300 students representing various educational institutions across the southern region. The event was deemed a grand success thanks to the enthusiastic engagement of the youth, the dedication of the organizers, and the outstanding support from Excellence Bangladesh.
