Man with a Mission – Hannan’s story

Entrepreneurial ecosystems
15.03.2022
Having witnessed first-hand the magnitude of distress caused by the scarcity of safe drinking water, Md. Abdul Hannan, a development practitioner, decided to take matters into his own hands. With a vision to contribute to the well-being of the community, he became the first water entrepreneur for the Shujola pilot establishing “Shuddho Drinking Water” in Gazipur, Bangladesh. A proud entrepreneur in his own right, Hannan now has the opportunity to make meaningful difference in society.
Bangladesh
Entrepreneurial ecosystems
Improve Access to Safe Water through Local Entrepreneurship ("Shujola")
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