As Bangladesh marks UN MSME Day 2026, the nation stands at a transformative crossroads. With the theme “The Future Generation of MSMEs,” the spotlight falls on a sector that contributes approximately 25 to 30 per cent of the national GDP and accounts for nearly 80 per cent of industrial employment. However, the MSME of 2026 is vastly different from its predecessor. As the country prepares for LDC graduation and navigates the fourth industrial revolution, the survival of small businesses now hinges on a singular pivot: the transition from traditional survivalism to tech-driven scalability.

ILLUSTRATION: ADRIN SARWAR

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