Bangladesh envoy in Japan seeks academic, skilled workforce cooperation

Dhaka: Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali held a series of meetings in Osaka on June 23, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in human resource development, technical education, and skilled workforce mobility.

During a meeting with Professor Tsuyoshi Ueda, President of Osaka University of Human Sciences, the Ambassador discussed opportunities for collaboration in developing Bangladesh's human capital, particularly through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs. He highlighted Bangladesh's large youth population and stressed the importance of equipping young people with market-relevant skills. The Ambassador also requested the university to increase the admission of Bangladeshi students, read a press release.

Earlier, Ambassador Daud Ali met Kun-ei Foundation Chairman Ogawa Michio and Vice Chairman Ogawa Tetsuro. The discussions focused on the potential use of information technology to enhance students' mental development and learning processes. The Osaka-based foundation expressed interest in establishing a cooperative partnership with Bangladesh in this field.

The Ambassador also participated in the Tokutei Ginou (Specified Skilled Worker–SSW) Summit in Osaka, a high-level conference attended by senior Japanese government officials, industry leaders, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and stakeholders involved in foreign workforce development.

Addressing the summit, Ambassador Daud Ali said Bangladesh has been working closely with Japan to develop skilled human resources to help address Japan's workforce shortage. He noted that a growing number of Bangladeshi students and workers have entered Japan in recent years and are contributing positively to the country's economy.

The Ambassador urged Japanese employers, recruitment agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate the recruitment of more skilled and trainable workers from Bangladesh, emphasizing the country's potential to become a major source of human resources for Japan.