Adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Dr Asif Nazrul, has said that in Bangladesh, not only technical training centres (TTCs) but also many other institutions have buildings and staff but lack proper services.
He made the remarks while discussing TTCs on Tuesday, following a meeting with deputy commissioners at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
Reflecting on his past six months of experience, Asif Nazrul said: “We are making relentless efforts to improve the situation and bring about positive changes.”
Addressing the deputy commissioners, he urged them to ensure that students who complete their SSC and HSC exams utilize the gap period to enrol in TTCs for skills training.
Commenting on recommendations made by the deputy commissioners during the meeting, the adviser said that a database should be created for all aspiring migrant workers, not just those who have already received training.
“We are also considering initiating a database for those seeking opportunities abroad in the near future. The commissioners have also highlighted raising awareness at the district and divisional levels and strengthening BOESL, the government’s recruitment agency,” he said.
He added: “We found their suggestions quite valuable as we, too, have been thinking along similar lines.”
Discussions in the meeting also covered several key topics, including establishing BOESL cells at district-level TTCs to strengthen its role in manpower export, launching an expatriate property management board to protect migrants’ assets, and arranging pre-departure orientation sessions for outbound workers at the district level.