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Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient generation, stressing that effective human resource management is vital for ensuring both individual wellbeing and the nation’s sustainable progress. “We have all come together today to address a critically important issue in the health sector. For national development and progress, skilled and efficient human resources are essential. Without proper human resource management, neither individual wellbeing nor national advancement can be achieved,” he said. The chief adviser made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at the signing ceremony of the 'Joint Declaration' aimed at strengthening inter-ministerial cooperation for integrated action in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Milestone teachers who gave their lives to be remembered forever: CA The event was held at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office in Dhaka. Prof Yunus said that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are steadily increasing across almost all countries, with the situation in Bangladesh being particularly critical due to its socio-economic challenges, dense population and limited geographical space. “As such, NCDs have become perhaps the most pressing issue in national health management,” said CA Yunus. Their impact extends beyond the health sector, affecting our overall economy, social security, and sustainable development,” he said. Citing the World Health Organization’s 2022 report, he highlighted that 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases. Alarmingly, 51 percent of these deaths occur in individuals under the age of 70, which is considered premature. Besides, 69 percent of all personal health spending in Bangladesh comes directly out of pocket, with the majority of that expenditure linked to NCDs. “When someone is diagnosed with cancer, families often exhaust their financial resources and, in many cases, become helpless. Sometimes, seeking treatment abroad becomes the only option—at enormous cost. A substantial amount of our national wealth is drained each year to cover these expenses abroad,” Prof Yunus said.

Speakers at a stakeholder consultation of logistics sector have highlighted the importance of formalizing and upskilling the logistics workforce to face the challenge 5th industrial revolution. They suggested inclusion of this sector in the National Skills Development Authority's or NSDA's training programmes could help increase foreign earnings by billions of dollars. The logistics sector's Industry Skills Council, or ISC, stated its readiness to assist in this effort. These remarks came at the stakeholders’ consultation hosted by NSDA with representatives from the logistics sector, held at Agargaon on Sunday. The event, titled "Industry Skills Council (ISC) for Skill Development, Industry Linkage, and Employment," was organized to improve skill development in the logistics sector The consultation aimed to sensitize stakeholders in the logistics sector about the need to develop skills in line with industry demands. This includes creating relevant curriculum, training materials, and assessment frameworks. The event also focused on developing strategies to ensure the continuity of activities for the Logistics ISCs. Logistics workers to have dignified employment through training The NSDA has initiated this consultation as part of its effort to engage with 16 Industry Skills Councils to promote skill development, industry integration, and employment. Rehana Parveen, executive chairman (secretary) of the NSDA, was the chief guest, while Meena Masud Uzzaman, NSDA member (Planning and Skill Standards) and joint secretary, presided over the workshop. Special guests included Abdul Matlub Ahmad, chairman of the Logistics Sector ISC and chairman of the Nitol-Niloy Group, and Group Captain (Retd.) Md. Abul Hossain, Secretary General of the Logistics Sector ISC and Chairman of AHS Venture Limited. The event also saw participation from senior NSDA officials and representatives from government, private organizations, and the Logistics Sector ISC, according to a press release.