Khulna: A two-day national job fair titled "Jobspecs 2026" began at the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) today, aiming to connect students and fresh graduates with leading employers from across the country. The fair, being held on August 1-2, has been organised by Spectrum-A, the Skill Development Club of KUET.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Muhammad Maksud inaugurated the event as the chief guest. Among others present were Director of Students' Welfare Prof Dr Md Hasan Ali, Spectrum-A Moderator and Prof of the Mechanical Engineering Department Prof Dr Md Shariful Islam, faculty members, representatives of participating companies, and students and job seekers from different universities.
A total of 20 leading national and multinational companies are taking part in the fair, offering opportunities for permanent employment, internships, professional networking, and direct interaction with human resource representatives. Organisers said the fair is designed to strengthen the link between students, fresh graduates, and employers, thereby enhancing employment opportunities for young job seekers.
They said job seekers from 34 universities across the country have already submitted their resumes while 33 partner clubs from different universities have collaborated to ensure nationwide student participation. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the guests stressed that in today's competitive job market, academic excellence alone is not sufficient. They said professional skills, industry exposure, and practical workplace knowledge are equally important for career success.
They noted that initiatives like "Jobspecs 2026" provide an effective platform for students and fresh graduates to explore career opportunities while enabling employers to identify skilled and promising talents. The organisers described the event as more than just a job fair, saying it is intended to build long-term professional connections among students, graduates, and industry stakeholders. They expressed hope that the two-day event would open new avenues for collaboration and contribute to developing a skilled workforce in Bangladesh.