A delegation from the Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSD Foudation) met with Dr. Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (Secretary) of the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA), to discuss key priorities and challenges in Bangladesh’s skills development sector.
The delegation was led by Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, President of BPSSD Foudation and former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh.
The meeting focused on the development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly the role of private-sector training institutions in preparing a skilled workforce. Key topics included competency-based training, skills assessment and certification, quality assurance, industry-responsive curricula, and the alignment of training programmes with labour-market requirements.
Dr. Faridul Islam highlighted BPSSDF’s initiatives and its engagement with private technical and vocational institutions across the country. He emphasised the importance of maintaining training standards, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that graduates acquire practical competencies relevant to real workplace demands.
The participants also exchanged views on the challenges faced by private training providers, the need for effective assessment mechanisms, and opportunities to improve the quality and recognition of skills training. Particular attention was given to ensuring that skills development programmes contribute to employment generation and meet the changing needs of domestic and international labour markets.
Also present from NSDA were Mr. Md. Johar Ali, Member (Administration & Finance) and Joint Secretary, and Mr. Mina Masud Uzzaman, Member (Coordination & Assessment) and Joint Secretary.
The BPSSDF delegation comprised: Mr. S. I. Mozumder, Vice President; Ms. Mst. Momtaz Begum, Vice President; Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain, General Secretary; Mr. Md. Nabin Hossain Piash, Executive Member and Mr. Md. Muslah Uddin Dipu, TVET Expert and Consultant.
The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight the contribution of private-sector skills development institutions to Bangladesh’s national workforce development agenda.
BPSSDF remains committed to promoting quality TVET, strengthening private training institutions, and supporting the development of a competent workforce equipped to contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth and sustainable development.