A delegation from the Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSDF) held a courtesy meeting and exchanged views with Mr. Mohammad Saiful Islam, Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, focusing on the advancement of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), skilled workforce development, employment generation, and strengthening public-private partnerships 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 highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing activities, achievements, and future plans. Discussions covered various aspects of private-sector participation in skills development, employment creation, and national development, with particular emphasis on building a skilled workforce to meet the country’s evolving needs.
The exchange of views focused on the role of skilled human resources in disaster management and related development initiatives, demand-driven technical and vocational training, employment opportunities for trained individuals, and strengthening institutional capacity. The participants also emphasised the importance of expanding public-private partnerships to ensure effective implementation of skills development programmes.
The discussion further highlighted the need for better coordination between training and employment initiatives, greater collaboration among relevant institutions, and the exchange of expertise to improve the quality and effectiveness of skills development activities.
The participants expressed their optimism about expanding cooperation between government institutions and private-sector organisations to promote human resource development and create sustainable employment opportunities across the country.
As a token of appreciation and respect, BPSSDF presented a “Crest of Honour” to Mr. Mohammad Saiful Islam, Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
The delegation comprised: Mr. S. I. Mozumder, Vice President; Ms. Mst. Momtaz Begum, Vice President; Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain, General Secretary; Mr. Md. Aliujjaman Mina, Treasurer; Mr. Md. Nabin Hossain Piash, Executive Member; and Mr. Md. Muslah Uddin Dipu, TVET Expert and Consultant.
The meeting reflects BPSSDF’s continued commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships and working with relevant institutions to advance technical and vocational education, skills development, human resource capacity building, and employment generation in Bangladesh.
BPSSDF remains committed to promoting collaborative initiatives that contribute to a skilled workforce, stronger institutional capacity, and sustainable socioeconomic development.
