Rangpur: Officials at a post-rally discussion emphasized the importance of job-seekers abroad acquiring professional skills and learning the language of the respective country to receive proper remuneration. The event was organized by the district administration in observance of International Migrants Day and National Expatriates Day-2025 and took place at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the discussion featured Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Ahsan as the chief guest, with Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Ramiz Alam presiding over the event. The discussion also included insights from Deputy General Manager of Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited Most Nazmun Nahar, Principal of Rangpur Technical Training Center Sushanta Kumar Roy, Lecturer of History Department of Carmichael College Mohammad Saiful Islam, Assistant Director of District Employment and Manpower Office Md Nesharul Haque, and Senior Vice-President and Zonal Head of Rangpur Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, Md Matiur Rahman.
The chief guest highlighted the significant contribution of expatriates to national economic development and stressed the importance of protecting their rights and ensuring their welfare. He noted that many students who go abroad for higher studies engage in various jobs alongside their education and research activities.
The event underscored the global demand for skilled workers across various fields. However, the lack of skilled human resources hinders the ability to send a sufficient number of workers abroad. Officials urged those interested in international opportunities to acquire necessary language and professional skills through training offered by government and private institutions.
In addition to the discussion, crests and scholarship cheques were distributed to the families of the highest remittance senders. The day began with a colorful rally starting from the Deputy Commissioner's office premises, which circled the main roads of the city and concluded at the Town Hall.
Following the rally, a three-day migrant and job fair was inaugurated at the Town Hall grounds. The fair is scheduled to open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from December 18 to December 20, 2025.