A new IT Training and Incubation Center has opened in Meherpur to teach young people practical technology skills and support startups, offering a clear chance to create jobs and local businesses. The center includes modern computer labs, dedicated startup spaces, incubation services and a 150-seat auditorium where workshops, mentoring sessions and product shows can be hosted so learners and entrepreneurs meet mentors and partners in one place. Officials say the center will run short courses in freelancing, e-commerce and essential ICT skills that help students win paid work online and help teams sell products digitally. All training will be verified by the National Skills Development Authority so learners gain recognized credentials for jobs and further study. The facility also aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by linking universities, colleges and local firms so students can work on real projects and join the job market sooner. Local entrepreneurs can apply for government startup funds and support through Startup Bangladesh Limited and the IDEA Project directly from Meherpur, which should cut delays, lower travel costs and make help more accessible. A workshop for college teachers will run at the center so trainers learn new methods and pass skills on to their students. Community leaders, university staff and project officials who visited said the facilities will make it easier for youth to start small businesses, find freelance clients or join IT teams in nearby towns. The incubation space will offer mentoring, help with business plans and access to basic equipment so early teams can build prototypes and test services before seeking outside funding. Organizers plan regular fairs, demo days and networking sessions so startups can meet buyers, mentors and funders and show what they have built. By hosting training and practical work in one place, the center reduces travel time and expenses for learners and gives women, students and small business owners a friendly place to try new ideas. Local officials urged young people to use the facilities, join courses and think about small service businesses that can grow with simple tools and steady work. Staff will help startups connect with local markets and online customers by teaching simple marketing and customer service skills. The center will encourage women and early school leavers to join by offering flexible hours and part-time classes. Local small businesses may use the space for short training or to test digital tools, and partnerships with NGOs and regional firms are planned to widen support and training. If the center keeps running strong classes and shows real results in job placements and new ventures, it can help narrow regional gaps, raise incomes and make Meherpur a quiet hub for low-cost technology business and steady local growth.
