Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has laid emphasis on empowering the youths, providing them with the knowledge and quipping them the skills necessary to unleash their potential and contribute to the development of Bangladesh.
"Bangladesh has a young a vibrant population, and what we need is to turn them into human resources so that they can accelerate the growth momentum of Bangladesh in the coming years," he said.
Faruque made the remarks while speaking at the grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of BUFT Inter College National Debate (BIND) on the campus of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Deputy Minister of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, MP, attended the program as the chief guest, said a press release.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT Md. Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, MP, Vice-Chancellor of BUFT Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, and Pro Vice Chancellor of BFT Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan also spoke at the program.
Former BGMEA Vice Presidents and BUFT Trustee Board members Md. Moshiul Azam (Shajal) and Mohammed Nasir, among others, were also present at the program.
In his address, Faruque Hassan said students need to acquire knowledge and skills in line with the global demand and trends in order perform well in their workplaces.
