Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud attended the reception held at the High Commission of India as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das underscored the importance of such programmes in strengthening the capacity of officials of Bangladesh working in various ministries and departments.
She said such programmes will further enhance the already excellent bilateral cooperation that exists between the two countries.
ITEC, a flagship programme of the government of India was instituted in 1964 as part of India’s Development Assistance Programme within the framework of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation offering developing countries the benefit of India’s development experience and appropriate technologies, according to Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
Every year, over 10,000 training slots are offered to 161 partner countries for training courses in various areas like accounts, audit, management, SME, rural development, parliamentary affairs. Bangladesh is India’s foremost and valued partner under the ITEC Cooperation.
Over 4,000 young Bangladeshi professionals have undergone such specialised short and medium term courses in India under the ITEC programme since 2007.
These training programmes provide an opportunity to share best practices with the brightest brains and India equally benefits from the developmental experiences of Bangladesh.
Around 300 ITEC alumni from all walks of life, besides distinguished guests, attended the programme.
A short cultural programme organised by Nrittya Chhanda and Bir Srestha Noor Mohammad Public College, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Dhaka was also presented on the occasion.