To address the needs of the emerging labour market in the sustainable energy sector, the Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) of the Ministry of Education and GIZ in Bangladesh, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has signed a landmark Implementation Agreement.
The agreement formalizes a joint commitment to advance the Vocational Training in the Field of Renewable Energy (TVET4RE) project.
The signing ceremony took place in Dhaka, drawing high-level dignitaries, government officials, and international development professionals.
This initiative falls under the broader framework of German Development Cooperation, following Germany’s commitment of €21.77 million in January 2026 for sustainable development projects in Bangladesh.
The signing marks the immediate transition to field-level implementation, building upon the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Relations Division on June 11, 2026.
Md Daud Miah, NDC, secretary, Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED), Ministry of Education, said: "Today's signing represents more than the formalisation of a project. It reflects the longstanding friendship and strong development partnership between the Governments of Bangladesh and Germany.
“For many decades, Germany has been a trusted partner in supporting Bangladesh's development priorities, particularly in strengthening the TVET sector, promoting sustainable economic development, and building institutional capacity. We highly value this partnership and the shared commitment to creating better opportunities for our people."
The TVET4RE project directly addresses the growing demand for green skills, translating high-level policy into practical, long-term technical capacities that benefit the local economy by building the necessary skills for a capable workforce. Crucially, the initiative aligns seamlessly with the goals of the Bangladesh TVET Implementation Plan 2025-2030, ensuring institutional integration.
During the ceremony, representatives presented an overview of GIZ’s strategic bilateral portfolio, showcasing how both TVET4RE and the Professional Education in Industrial and Environmental Safety (PRECISE) project work in tandem to foster green skills, drive ecological balance, and promote economic capability in Bangladesh.
Abul Khayer Md Akkas Ali, director general, Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Shamshur Rahman Khan, additional secretary (Development), Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED), Ministry of Education, Engr Md Ruhul Amin, chairman, Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), and Jannis Hussain, deputy head of cooperation (First Secretary), Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany in Bangladesh, also attended the event.
The event concluded with an open floor discussion and Q&A session involving key stakeholders from the Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED), Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), and the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), reinforcing a holistic approach to Germany's development cooperation in the country.