Kebab Platter Workshop 2026 held in Dhaka

Aiming to enhance culinary skills and nurture aspiring entrepreneurs, the Kebab Platter Workshop 2026 was held in Dhaka, bringing together participants from various districts across Bangladesh for hands-on training in modern food preparation and business development.

The event was attended by Md. Nur Hakim, editor and publisher of Dainik Sokaler Somoy, as the chief guest, while Moniruzzaman Lipon, senior producer at My TV, joined as the special guest.

The training session was conducted by renowned culinary instructor Hasina Ansar, editor of the six-volume cookbook series Bangladesher Oitijjobahi Ranna: 100 Recipes. Master Trainer Mun Mun Akter also addressed the participants, highlighting the importance of skills development and self-employment in today's competitive economy.

As part of the hands-on training, participants learned to prepare five signature menu items: Chicken Tandoori Tikka Kebab, Hariyali Chicken Kebab, Classic Green Kebab Chutney, Saffron Jeera Rice, and Pineapple Salsa.

Organizers said the workshop focused not only on recipes and cooking techniques but also on food presentation, quality control, customer expectations and practical aspects of launching and managing a food business.

The workshop attracted students, culinary enthusiasts and trainers from different parts of the country.

Participants from Dhaka, Savar, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, Gazipur, Bogura and other districts received practical training on modern kebab preparation methods, plating techniques and business-oriented culinary practices.

Speaking at the event, Hasina Ansar said the initiative would continue through future training programmes designed to equip participants with marketable skills and entrepreneurial confidence.

“Our goal is not simply to teach recipes,” she said. “We want participants to develop the skills and confidence needed to create opportunities for themselves, support their families and, if they choose, build successful food businesses.”

She added that culinary expertise can become a sustainable source of income when combined with proper training, technical knowledge and consistent practice.

The workshop reflects a growing trend of skill-based training initiatives aimed at promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh’s expanding food and hospitality sector.