BPSSDF Delegation Holds Courtesy Meeting with Secretary of Disaster Management and Relief Ministry on Skilled Workforce Development
Emphasis on Strengthening Public-Private Partnership for Skills Development and Employment Generation
A delegation of 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, emphasizing the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), develop skilled human resources, and expand employment opportunities in the country.
The delegation was led by Dr. Md. Faridul Islam, President of BPSSDF and former Secretary to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
During the meeting, Dr. Md. Faridul Islam highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing activities, experience, and future plans. Discussions focused on the development of skilled human resources, employment generation, and the effective participation of the private sector in national development.
The discussion also emphasized the role of skilled manpower in disaster management and related development initiatives, the importance of timely and employment-oriented technical training, employment opportunities for trained personnel, and strengthening institutional capacity.
Furthermore, the participants underscored the importance of making skills development initiatives more effective through public-private partnerships, improving coordination between training and employment, and facilitating the exchange of experiences among relevant institutions.
The meeting expressed optimism about expanding cooperation between government institutions and the private sector to promote human resource development and create sustainable employment opportunities in the country.
As a token of courtesy and appreciation, BPSSDF presented a ‘Crest of Honour’ to Mr. Mohammad Saiful Islam, Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
Members of the Delegation
The delegation included:
– Mr. S. I. Majumdar — Vice President, BPSSDF
– Ms. Momtaz Begum — Vice President, BPSSDF
– Mr. Maruf Hossain — General Secretary, BPSSDF
– Mr. Aliuzzaman Mina — Joint Secretary, BPSSDF
– Mr. Nabin Hossain Piyash — Executive Member, BPSSDF
– Mr. Mushlah Uddin Dipu — TVET Expert and Consultant
The Bangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation (BPSSDF) reaffirmed its commitment to continuing constructive engagement and cooperation with relevant institutions to strengthen public-private partnerships in technical education, skills development, human resource development, and employment generation in Bangladesh.