Chattogram, May 30, (V7N) – Adviser to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Affairs and the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Farooq-e-Azam Bir Pratik today said the humanistic philosophy of microcredit and social business, rooted in Chattogram, has inspired global optimism.

“A new economic system in the world – microcredit and social business – has been invented from Chattogram. This philosophy has surprised and given hope to the world,” he said.

He was speaking as chief guest at the 7th Economics Olympiad 2025 (Chattogram Chapter) hosted by Chattogram College.

The event was presided over by Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, former caretaker government adviser and Chairman of the Bangladesh Economics Olympiad.

Other distinguished guests included Chattogram City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Rohingya Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman, and Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam.