Eminent economist, chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad emphasized  speaking Bengali correctly as the language has a long history and heritage. He called for preserving the elements of heritage at local and regional level for the future generation. The Bengali language should be practiced all the year, not in a specific month of the year as it is a constitutional right of the people, Kholiquzzaman said. READ: Sajeeb Wazed highlights Bangabandhu's heroic role in language movement He came up with remarks while addressing as the chief guest at a webinar titled ‘70 Years of   Language Movement & International mother language day-2022’ organized by Dhaka School of Economics on Monday. He discussed the significance of the language movement in 1952 to the emergence of Bangladesh in 1971. He argued for the use of Bengali language in judicial proceedings and medical sector of the country and international negotiation. The seminar was presided over by Entrepreneurial expert and Macroeconomic specialist Professor Dr.Muhammad Mahboob Ali. He praised the role of the father of the nation Bangabandhu in the language movement and creation of Bangladesh. Among others assistant professors of Dhaka School of Economics Rehana Parvin,Sara Tasneem, Afia Akter and Mohammad Aman Ullah Aman, spoke at the webinar.

Dr Nomita Halder, a former Secretary, has been appointed as the 11th Managing Director of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).  Currently, she is holding the position of a Professorial Fellow at North South University, said PKSF on Thursday.  Born in the coastal area of Bagerhat, Dr Halder served as a public servant for long 30 years.  She has the experience of working in the local administration right up to a top position in the central government both at policy and implementation levels.  In 2014, she was appointed as the Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. Dr Nomita Halder graduated in Agriculture from  Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.  She did an MA in Development Administration from Australian National University.  And later, she did her PhD from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.  As the Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, she initiated some stern measures regarding  migration and human trafficking.  In 2018, she retired from public service. She is a result-driven and career-oriented professional with a target for excellence. She is keen to work with vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalized poor communities.  At present, she holds the position of an Honorary Member of National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh. 

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), an apex development agency of the country, has floated a new project titled ‘Rural Microenterprise Transformation Project (RMTP)’ as a major boost to the Bangladesh’s microenterprise sector.