Dhaka: Education Adviser Professor Dr. C. R. Abrar emphasized the significance of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Implementation Plan for 2025, describing it as a milestone aimed at transforming the country’s TVET sector into a globally competitive, inclusive, and advanced workforce development system. This statement was made during the inauguration of the TVET Implementation Plan 2025-2030 at Hotel Inter-continental.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized by the Technical Education Department and the Technical and Madrasha Education Division of the Education Ministry. Several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have shown interest in recruiting skilled manpower from Bangladesh. Additionally, there is a growing demand for TVET graduates in the local industrial sector, driven by automation, smart manufacturing, and the service sector.
Professor Abrar stressed the importance of preparing the youth
to achieve global industrial expertise to meet this demand on an emergency basis. The TVET implementation plan for 2025-2030 aligns with the recommendations of the white paper, which includes strengthening ties between training academies and industry, ensuring access for women and marginalized communities, incorporating green and digital skills, and offering demand-based training for both local and international labor markets.
The adviser called on development partners to provide technical support for the plan’s implementation. He also instructed the immediate formation of a multilateral national working group, local implementation of the plan, finalization of planning activities for the current fiscal year, and the establishment of a robust accountability system. Furthermore, he directed the Technical Madrasa Education Department to formalize the plan academically, recognizing it as a national commitment.
Professor Abrar highlighted that while the plan’s timeframe is five years, the responsibility is signi
ficant and, if implemented properly, it could transform the lives of numerous young individuals. Edwin Koekkoek, head of the European delegation in Bangladesh, also addressed the function as the special guest.