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Some 110 people out of 232 with disabilities were recruited through instant interview during a day-long job fair held on Saturday in the city.
A total of 26 out of the job aspirants received appointment letter on the spot from the recruiting managers. Babylon Group, Fakir Apparels, Vintage Denim, DBL Group and Esquire Group recruited manpower in the fair, according to a statement.
Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) in cooperation with Brac organised the fair for networking employers promoting disability inclusions in workplace aiming to make the labour market inclusive as well as equitable, the statement added.
BBDN is supported by Canada and funded by ILO's (International Labour Organisation) Bangladesh Skills for Employment and Productivity (B-SEP) project that works in partnerships with the government of Bangladesh.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the jobs fair Md Abul Kalam Azad, principal coordinator (SDG) of Prime Minister's Office said, "Since the government is working to achieve the SDG in its all capacity, no one should be left behind to achieve the goal. I think this kind of jobs fair is highly motivating for the persons with disabilities."
Besides, BBDN and Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF) organised an award-giving ceremony for the selected nine employers and two chambers of commerce for promoting disability inclusion in their industries and thus encouraging inclusiveness and change in mindset.
The companies awarded at the ceremony are Square Group, Akhter Group, Viyellatex, ShinShin Group, Urmi Group, DBL group, Picard Bangladesh, Vintage Denim, Shwapno and the Chittagong and Sylhet Chamber of Commerce, the statement added.
ILO Bangladesh country director Tuomo Poutiainen said, "I wish success of the award ceremony and expect positive outcome in terms of increase in participation of the persons with disabilities in skills and employment in Bangladesh promoting a very inclusive and diversified workplace."
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