Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi visited the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) and underscored the importance of modern, demand-driven, and regularly updated curricula to ensure workforce competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy.
He emphasised that strengthening Bangladesh’s skills ecosystem requires enhanced international cooperation, greater visibility of skills initiatives and coordinated engagement among government ministries, departments, private sector stakeholders, and business bodies.
Participating as the chief guest in a views-exchange meeting organised at the NSDA on Monday, Siddiqi highlighted the need for a whole-of-government approach to building a skilled workforce, mentioning that sustained collaboration and institutional commitment are essential.
He provided strategic guidance on preparing skilled professionals for international labour markets, particularly in countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.
Siddiqi also stressed the importance of private sector participation in assessing market demand and ensuring the supply of skilled workers for both national and overseas employment.
Besides, the Special Envoy emphasized the development of a robust employment tracking system for skilled workers and the transformation of Bangladesh’s National Skills Portal to meet international standards, enhancing transparency, mobility, and global recognition of skills.
During the visit, he was informed of the ongoing skills development activities of NSDA, initiatives to develop a skilled workforce and of the country’s overall skills ecosystem. In addition to the exchange-of-views meeting, he also toured NSDA’s offices.
The meeting was attended by Md Mahmudul Hossain Khan, Secretary to the Office of the Chief Adviser, as the Special Guest.
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The session was chaired by Dr Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (Secretary) of the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA).
In her remarks, the Chair highlighted NSDA’s current activities, future plans, and progress in strengthening coordination with key stakeholders in the skills development sector.
Members, Directors, Consultants and officials of NSDA attended the meeting, the Chief Adviser’s press wing said on Tuesday.