Dhaka: A delegation from the Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSD Foundation), led by Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, President of BPSSD Foundation and Former Secretary, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, met with Md. Fazlul Kader, Managing Director of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), at the PKSF office in Dhaka to discuss potential collaboration in skills development, entrepreneurship, and employment generation.

The delegation included S.I. Mozumder, Vice President; Mst. Momtaz Begum, Vice President; Md. Maruf Hossain, General Secretary; Mrs. Taslima Akther Bithi, joint secretary; Md. Aliujjaman Mina, Treasurer; Md. Nabin Hossain Piash, Executive Member; and Md. Muslah Uddin Dipu, TVET Expert and Consultant.

The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET), promote industry-oriented skills development, expand digital skills training, and support entrepreneurship and sustainable employment across Bangladesh.

During the discussion, the BPSSD Foundation delegation highlighted the importance of competency-based training, labour-market-responsive curricula, practical learning, and stronger collaboration between training institutions, employers, and development organisations. The delegation also emphasised the need to equip young people with relevant skills to improve their access to employment and self-employment opportunities.

Potential areas of cooperation included entrepreneurship development, capacity building for skills training institutions, employment-oriented training, and initiatives to support disadvantaged communities and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Dr. Md. Faridul Islam emphasised the importance of strategic partnerships among national development organisations, government agencies, private-sector stakeholders, and training providers in strengthening Bangladesh’s human resource development and skills ecosystem.

BPSSD Foundation expressed its interest in exploring practical collaboration with PKSF and its partner organisations to expand access to quality skills development, strengthen entrepreneurship, and contribute to inclusive economic growth.

The meeting reflects BPSSD Foundation’s commitment to building partnerships that connect skills training with employment, entrepreneurship, and local economic development, supporting a more skilled, productive, and competitive workforce in Bangladesh.