Campus Report :
The first Nepalese billionaire Binod K Chaudhary along with Daniel Seidl, Executive Director of Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) spoke about entrepreneurship and leadership at a seminar before the business students of Eastern University (EU) on Sunday, a press release said. They were invited by EU Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, PhD.
The Nepalese billionaire, also Chairman of Chaudhary Group explained why one has to be a dreamer. He mentioned that markets with a difficult environment provide huge opportunities. Emerging Markets like Bangladesh give you the chance to explore your ideas and add value to the customers. He advised the students to use that momentum today and go forward with their ideas. “The key to success is discipline,” he added.
Daniel Seidl from BGCCI said that Bangladesh is in a way a lot like Germany where 80 per cent of enterprises are of small and medium sizes.
According to him, what entrepreneurs need are: vision, passion, ability to make time appropriate decisions, learn from mistakes and transparency. Being an entrepreneur means to take responsibility and not just to make some quick money like a trader. The key is vocational training and empowering the midlevel management and not to hire mainly family members and friends,” he added.
When asked about his mantra of success, Binod K. Chaudhary said, his success pyramid is based on five pillars, namely personal life, family life, social life, public and professional life. He also advised students not to procrastinate and to believe in themselves. Further he stated that, the idea of social business touched his heart and he was very happy that Professor Chowdhury is a great teacher in this field.
Mohammad Enayet Ullah, Chairman, Board of Trustees and Professor Dr. Abdur Rab, Vice Chancellor of the University shared with the students their valuable thoughts on time management.
