Gazipur:Ambassadors from Maldives, Kosovo, Morocco, and Singapore visited the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force (Ansar-VDP) Academy in Safipur, Gazipur district, to observe its facilities and initiatives focused on training and technical skills development.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the visit was designed to give the diplomats firsthand knowledge about the academy's training capacity and modern technical training programmes, as well as its efforts in developing skilled manpower for both domestic and international labour markets.
During their visit, the ambassadors toured the academy's various training facilities and departments, which include handicrafts, cottage industries, garments, construction, and technical skills development. They also examined the infrastructure and production processes of the products crafted by Ansar members.
The ambassadors showed interest in the quality and manufacturing processes of these products, purchasing some handicraft items and discussing the potential for marketing them in their respective countries. Furthermore, discussions were held on opportunities for expanding overseas markets for these locally produced handicrafts and other goods.
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force, welcomed the ambassadors at the academy. The visit concluded with a discussion meeting and a cultural programme chaired by the director general.