The National Skills Dialogue 2026 was held on Tuesday at Hotel Sheraton, Banani, bringing together leaders from education, training, policy, and workforce development to discuss Bangladesh’s national vision on skills, employment, and workforce readiness. Speakers emphasized that skills must be treated as a national asset and long-term investment rather than a limited sectoral concern. He noted that without a coordinated national mechanism for workforce planning and skills governance, Bangladesh risks continued mismatch between education outcomes and labor market demand. He underscored the importance of aligning higher education with national workforce priorities to ensure graduates are job-ready and globally competitive. Senior leaders of the Trainers’ Association of Bangladesh, including General Secretary Laila Naznin, Vice President Mohammad Morad Hossain, and Director (Innovation) Zia Uddin Mahmud, were also present.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 30, 2026 20:19 UTC