Focus on technical education for national development

RAJSHAHI, Jan 20 (BSS): Speakers at a seminar in the district on Saturday said technical and vocational education and training among the youths, both male and female, are important for transforming the country into a middle-income nation.

They viewed technical education could be effective means for building competent and skilled human resources. It plays a vital role for a substantial and sustainable growth of national economy.

Role of skilled people is also important for earning more foreign remittance which is significant for development.

They were addressing the seminar titled "Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training towards Sustainable Economic Development: Bangladesh Perspective" at Rajshahi Mohila Polytechnic Institute (RMPI).

Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) organised the seminar where the participants discussed ways and means on how to hold the forthcoming SSC/Dhakhil and Vocational Examinations properly and ensure a copying-free atmosphere.

All the centre-secretaries, principals and headmasters from 94 examination centres in Pabna, Natore, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, Sirajgonj and Rajshahi districts joined the seminar.