As part of the initiative, UCEP Bangladesh will conduct a rapid needs assessment study to identify the skills gaps in both formal and informal sectors, as well as the opportunities opening up amid the pandemic, said a press release. The graduates will then go through a job placement programme to complete their reintegration within the economy. Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said that their partnership with UCEP aims to help the pandemic-impacted workforce to become future fit and get reintegrated as gainfully employed workforce. Standard Chartered has been focusing its community support measures in various areas, including life-sustaining aid and hygiene supplies to 120,000 individuals and 3,600,000 meals through Bidyanondo Foundation, Brac and Kumudini Welfare Trust. The bank had also announced a broad range of support measures for its retail customers and businesses, including loan repayment holidays, fee waivers or cancellations and loan extension facilities, in addition to the government-led support measures.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 06, 2020 12:33 UTC