Dhaka: Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today announced that the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) is actively working to build consumer trust by awarding accreditation certificates to institutions in the country’s food and healthcare sectors. He emphasized the necessity of stringent quality control systems to ensure safe food and quality health services.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Industries Adviser highlighted the pivotal role of accreditation certificates in enhancing the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These certificates are crucial for ensuring quality standards and strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs in the global market. He described SMEs as the backbone and driving force of the economy, significantly contributing to employment generation and GDP.
Adilur Rahman Khan made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion held at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) auditorium in Dhaka. The event was organized by the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) to commemorate World Accreditation Day 2025, as per an Industries Ministry press release.
During the event, Adilur noted that BAB has awarded accreditation certificates to 155 institutions, including 90 testing laboratories, 22 calibration laboratories, 9 medical laboratories, 30 inspection agencies, and 4 certification bodies. Additionally, about 2,893 professionals from various organizations have received training in quality management systems.
The discussion was presided over by Industries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman and featured speeches from FBCCI Administrator Md Hafizur Rahman, BIM Director General Dr. Khondaker Azizul Islam, and SME Foundation Managing Director Anwar Hossain Chowdhury. BAB Director General MA Kamal Billah delivered the welcome address.
The theme for this year’s World Accreditation Day 2025 is “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).” Fahim Bin Asmat, Deputy General Manager of the SME Foundation, presented the keynote paper on the theme. The event was attended by officials from the Ministry of Industries, representatives from various public and private organizations, quality and accreditation experts, trade body leaders, and members of the business and industrial community.