Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salheuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed creation a new fund of Tk 100 crore for the young entrepreneurs.

"This is the first time such a fund is going to be created,".said the adviser while delivering his budget speech on Monday.

Besides, a project has been undertaken to create employment opportunities by providing training and credit facilities to 9 lakh youths by December 2028, he said.

He said self-employment generating projects have also been undertaken for the family members of the injured and martyrs of the July Mass Uprising.

From January 2025, freelancing training activities have been started for 28,800 educated and job-seeking youths in 48 districts of the country.

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