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 Afroza Khanam, MP, Minister, Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, to discuss potential collaboration in skills development, workforce capacity building, and employment opportunities related to the food sector and others.
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.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the importance of developing practical, industry-responsive skills to support food processing, food storage, supply chain management, packaging, quality control, and modern food-related technologies. The discussion also emphasised the potential of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to prepare skilled workers for emerging opportunities across the food value chain.
BPSSD Foundation underscored the importance of collaboration among government institutions, private-sector training providers, and industry stakeholders to strengthen workforce capacity, promote entrepreneurship, and expand employment opportunities for young people.
The Foundation expressed its interest in exploring initiatives that connect skills training with the needs of the food sector and contribute to improved productivity, sustainable livelihoods, and Bangladesh’s broader economic development.