Youths must acquire tech skills, say speakers

Acquiring technological skills, communication capabilities and an innovative mindset is essential for young people to remain competitive in the online marketplaces, discussants at a roundtable have said.

Their observations came at the roundtable, organised recently at a hotel in Chattogram by Bangladesh Association of Contact Center and Outsourcing (BACCO), in collaboration with the Business Promotion Council (BPC) under the Ministry of Commerce.

The programme was held as part of the preparations for the upcoming BPO Summit Bangladesh 2026 (Chattogram) to be held next Saturday, according to a statement.

Representatives from university-based career organisations, student associations, leadership forums, Leo Clubs, youth clubs, and various educational institutions across Chattogram joined the event.

Participants exchanged their views on the objectives and key activities of BPO Summit Bangladesh 2026 (Chattogram), highlighting opportunities for youth engagement and the potential benefits the summit can bring to the young population of Chattogram.

To be held on 20 June 2026 at Khulshi Convention Hall, Chattogram, under the theme "Where Talent Meets Global Opportunity", the summit will feature a wide range of activities, including a Career Expo, Policy Dialogue, University Activation Programs, BPO Olympiad, Roundtable Discussions, Seminar Sessions, and Networking Activities, aimed at fostering employment, innovation, and industry development.

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