Grameenphone, as a powered by sponsor, collaborated with Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultanc to organize the most vibrant youth fest of the country ‘Rise above all 2024’ that took place on November 16 at the KIB Complex, Dhaka.

In the day-long event, there was a dedicated hour for Grameenphone Academy where some of the top leaders of Grameenphone engaged and encouraged the students with their life experiences and thought provoking speech.

The Legendary Duo Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone & Shezad Munim, Former MD of BATB shared their journey of leadership in multinational companies and discussed their experiences navigating challenges in the business world.

In his discussion, GP CEO put emphasis on pursuing a sustainable leadership journey upholding honesty, transparency, and originality – characteristics which make one invaluable as an individual not easy to replicate and replace. Both the leaders focused on hard work as a means of overcoming obstacles in their way as a key to the journey of building their career.

“The more you increase your elasticity, be resilient and learn, the more you are close to success” said Sayeda Tahya Hossain, Chief Human Resources Officer of Grameenphone, as she encouraged the youth to be open to lifelong learning and growth.

Sharfuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Head of Communication at Grameenphone, urged the youth to dream big with a fearless soul. He added, “Without mental strength and a positive attitude, you can't succeed."

Grameenphone Academy collaborated with the event to encourage youth to go beyond to upskill and network with the best minds in the country. The success of **the program **is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for events that focus on personal and professional growth.

An impressive lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and thought-provoking speakers joined the event to inspire the audience to rise above challenges and seize opportunities with a positive mindset.

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