United Development Initiatives for Programmed Actions (UDDIPAN) has launched a
specialized Simulation & Hitech Lab recently in Dhaka to upskill workforces for entering in UK,
European & Commonwealth markets.
British MP & Shadow Minister for Transport, and Shadow Parliamentary Private Secretary for
the BEIS Shadow Team, Sam Tarry inaugurated Simulation & Hitech Lab by UDDIPAN at SKS
Tower in the capital Mohakhali as Chief Guest.
Chairman of UDDIPAN Board Md. Nazrul Islam Khan and Member of the UDDIPAN Board &
Adviser of International Affairs Nazir Alam were also present on the occasion among other
Board Members and Management Team of the organisation.
Regarding the Simulation & Hitech Lab, UDDIPAN Chairman Md. Nazrul Islam Khan said that the
facility will address the skill gap of Bangladeshi workers in context of UK market.
Mr. Nazir Alam said “The lab is intended to bridge between different accreditations of
Bangladesh and the UK as applicable to meet the requirements of the destination country. It
will cater to the needs of skilled workers in the hospitality and construction sectors along with
training as per national and international accreditations.
Also, the lab has been equipped with VR, AR and SR technologies to be utilised for the first
time in Bangladesh, which will ensure high quality delivery of key competencies through next
generation tech solutions. There is huge potentials for Bangladeshi nurses and caregivers in the
National Health Service (NHS) vacancies and other equivalent countries while hospitality and
construction sectors need more skilled workforces to meet the demand generated post Brexit”
he said.
British MP Sam Tarry said: “It a huge honor to open this groundbreaking facility - the
potential to meet demand for staff in the NHS with high trained, high quality and committed
staff in the post Brexit era is huge. The reciprocal benefits of these staff also working in
Bangladesh means we are raising standards here too.
Working jointly with a country we have so much shared history, language and culture with - let
alone the huge diaspora community already in the U.K., means we can turbo charge this
opportunity to make a lasting sustainable difference.”
Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam today said the deadline of nomination form submission for the upcoming polls will not be extended.
"The deadline for the submission of nomination papers ended at 4 pm today. Bangladesh Election Commission thinks that there is no scope to extend the deadline of nomination paper submission for the 12th national elections," he told a press conference at Nirbachan Bhaban here.
The EC secretary said the aspirants have already submitted their nomination papers to the returning officers and assistant returning officers and on Friday it will be able to disclose that how many parties are taking part in the 12th national polls on January 7.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bangladesh recently organized a “Seminar on Private Sector Contribution to the SDGs” in Dhaka. The event brought together 24 Japanese companies, 8 Bangladeshi financial institutions/investors, and 8 local startups in a quest to forge impactful partnerships driving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business in Bangladesh.
Distinguished Bangladeshi startups, Light of Hope, Moner Bondhu, Women in Digital, Bioforge, Drishti, Wreetu, Wander Women, and Leatherina, showcased their remarkable SDG contributions on crucial areas like education, healthcare, environment, and women empowerment. JICA introduced these visionaries to Japanese companies and Bangladeshi financial institutions, fostering potential collaborations for future sustainable ventures.
5 Japanese companies also presented their activities related to the social development and achievement of SDGs in Bangladesh.
Mr. Ichiguchi Tomohide, Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh office shared that JICA acknowledges the importance of nurturing local business entities that can balance profit and SDGs achievement for the consistent economic advancement of Bangladesh and JICA is actively involved in fostering the development of future businesses in Bangladesh with initiatives such as JICA accelerator program, known as JICA Ninja (Next Innovation with Japan) held in 2021 and the ongoing Product Market Fit (PMF) trial.
Mr. Farhad Reza, Chief Executive Officer of National Advisory Board for Impact Investment in Bangladesh streteched the role of impact investment to achieve SDGs.
This seminar, a cornerstone of JICA SDGs Business Support Program, signifies a pivotal stride in fostering dynamic Japanese-Bangladeshi collaborations. It not only serves as a platform for innovative partnerships but also champions sustainable initiatives, driving the shared vision of advancing the SDG agenda in Bangladesh and beyond.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of Defence Services Command and Staff Course (DSCSC)-2023 to utilize their skills and knowledge for people welfare.
"The 21st century challenges are multifaceted, ranging from conventional to non-traditional . . . The rigorous training you have undergone here will flourish you with skills and knowledge which is necessary to face these complex challenges," he said.
The President was addressing the Graduation Ceremony of DSCSC Course at Sheikh Hasina Complex in Mirpur Cantonment here.