A delegation from the Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSDF) held a courtesy meeting and exchanged views with Mr. Md. Daud Mia, Secretary of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, to discuss the advancement of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and the development of a skilled workforce in Bangladesh.
The delegation was led by Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, President of BPSSDF and former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh. During the meeting, Dr. Faridul Islam outlined the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives and future plans to strengthen skills development, expand employment opportunities, and promote effective private-sector participation in national development.
The discussion focused on developing market-driven training programmes, aligning skills development initiatives with industry requirements, and strengthening collaboration between government agencies, private-sector training institutions, and employers. The participants emphasised the importance of making technical and vocational education more responsive to labour-market demands and ensuring that graduates acquire practical competencies relevant to the workplace.
The meeting also highlighted the need for stronger coordination among relevant institutions to improve training quality, develop industry-ready human resources, and create sustainable employment opportunities. Effective public-private partnerships were recognised as an important means of addressing skills gaps and supporting Bangladesh’s socioeconomic progress.
As a token of appreciation and respect, BPSSDF presented a “Crest of Honour” to Mr. Md. Daud Mia, Secretary of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division.
Members of the BPSSDF Delegation
The delegation comprised:
Dr. Md. Faridul Islam — President, BPSSDF; Former Secretary, Government of Bangladesh
Mr. S. I. Mozumder — Vice President, BPSSDF
Ms. Mst. Momtaz Begum — Vice President, BPSSDF
Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain — General Secretary, BPSSDF
Mr. Md. Aliujjaman Mina — Treasurer, BPSSDF
Mr. Md. Nabin Hossain Piash — Executive Member, BPSSDF
Mr. Mohammad Shahinur Islam Mukul — Executive Member, BPSSDF
Mr. Md. Muslah Uddin Dipu — TVET Expert and Consultant
The meeting reflected BPSSDF’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with relevant government institutions and other stakeholders to advance skills development and employment-oriented training across Bangladesh.
BPSSDF will continue working to promote quality TVET, strengthen private-sector engagement, develop industry-responsive skills programmes, and foster effective public-private partnerships to build a competent workforce and support the country’s sustainable development.
