Dhaka:Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh, along with a delegation, met with Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon to discuss expanding cooperation between Canada and Bangladesh in the fields of education and human resource development.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting took place at the Education Ministry office in the Secretariat. Both parties engaged in detailed discussions focused on mutual interests, particularly the development of Bangladesh's education sector, the creation of skilled human resources, and the expansion of technical and vocational education.
During the discussions, the Education Minister emphasized the significance of cross-border education, third-language education, and artificial intelligence (AI). He presented Bangladesh's various plans in these areas to the Canadian delegation.
The Canadian High Commissioner noted the Canadian government's strong interest in strengthening and expanding existing areas of cooperation in education and human resource development. This includes potential growth in cross-border education, third-language education, and the technical and vocational education sector. Trade Commissioner Quazi Gulam Farhad of the Canadian High Commission was also present at the meeting.