The Significance of Development for a Sustainable Future: AnEmpirical Exploration on Entrepreneurs Contributions toSDGs in the Context of Bangladesh
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The goal of this study is to pinpoint the key elements that sustainably encourage entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. According to the study, a few elements significantly and favorably affect entrepreneurship's sustainability; they might be taken as an indicator of future sustainable entrepreneurship in a market environment that is competitive. In Bangladesh and other developing nations, the study looks at how women's engagement, social contributions, and technology advancements in entrepreneurship affect sustainable development. According to the study, engaging in entrepreneurship has a beneficial impact on long-term, sustainable development. Bangladesh has the ability to use entrepreneurship to foster economic growth and job possibilities. Additionally, this study reveals that the involvement of entrepreneurs has a good impact on sustainable development, which can aid in the accomplishment of SDGs for academics, policymakers, and the government.
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