Dhaka, Bangladesh: The importance of equipping Bangladesh’s youth with relevant, industry-oriented skills received renewed attention during a meeting between Mr. Md. Aminul Haque, State Minister, Ministry of Youth & Sports, and representatives of the Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSD Foundation).

During the meeting, the State Minister appreciated the Foundation’s efforts to promote skills development and employment-focused training and expressed his support for initiatives that can contribute to building a skilled and productive young workforce.

The discussion covered a range of issues related to youth skills development, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), employment opportunities, industry engagement and human resource development. Emphasis was placed on creating stronger connections between skills training and the actual requirements of the labour market.

Mr. Md. Aminul Haque expressed his willingness to remain supportive of initiatives that contribute to the development of Bangladesh’s youth through quality skills training and greater employment opportunities.

As a mark of respect and appreciation, the Executive Committee of BPSSD Foundation presented the State Minister with a commemorative crest during the meeting.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, President of BPSSD Foundation, along with Mst. Momtaz Begum, Vice President; Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain, General Secretary, Mr. Md. Nabin Hossain Piash, Executive Member and Md. Muslah Uddin Dipu, Senior Consultant. 

The delegation shared the Foundation’s vision of strengthening collaboration among government, training institutions, industry and the private sector to develop a stronger and more responsive skills ecosystem in Bangladesh.

The BPSSD Foundation expressed its appreciation to the State Minister for his encouragement and support and said it looks forward to contributing further to the development of a skilled, employment-ready and globally competitive workforce in Bangladesh.