opportunities. The event has featured a press conference and panel discussion with some of the most influential people & business leaders in the region. Subrata Dutta, Vice President of the Council and Managing Director of The George Telegraph Group stated that Bengal Business Council is the only council for Bengali business owners. It is a business platform truly of the Bengalis, by the Bengalis and for the Bengalis. The council is a unified voice of Bengali business worldwide to prove to the world that Bengalis are not averse to business. According to Avishek Auddy, Chairman of the Council and Director, of Chandra's Chemical Industries (1973) Pvt. Ltd.(a company of the PC Chandra Group), Bengal Business Council has always been that opportunity for their members and other entrepreneurs, which has given them a platform to showcase their entrepreneurial potential & he is thrilled to be a part of this, one-of-a-kind trade fair and to witness the potential of Bengal's business ecosystem. Ushoshi Sengupta, Miss Universe India 2010 and founder of USP Events, whose annual extravaganza PlayFest is a lifestyle and entertainment-based property expressed that this state has a rich culture of entrepreneurship, and events like Bengal Rising, provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the state's potential to the world. She is honoured to be a part of this celebration. This event provides an excellent platform for networking and collaboration. Subhashis Dutta, General Secretary of the Council and Partner of Mahendra Dutt & Sons noted that Bengalis have been the forerunner in all walks of life. Somewhere, something went wrong that led to the decline of the vibrant business community. It's time that they revive the old glory - This Nabajagoron relives the Renaissance - one of its kind - that will be led by the entrepreneurs.