The Feed the Future Bangladesh Trade Activity has signed Memorandums of Understanding with several leading universities to implement the Integrated Supply Chain Management course.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at the Hotel Renaissance in Dhaka, with the presence of the Mission Director of USAID Bangladesh. The universities partnering in this initiative included the East West University of Dhaka; Asian University for Women, Chittagong International University, University of Creative Technology, Premier University, University of Science and Technology, of Chattogram; and the Northern University of Business & Technology of Khulna. These Memorandums of Understanding mark a significant step towards enhancing the capacity of the trade logistics sector in Bangladesh through advanced education.
The ISCM course, provided by the Trade Activity, encompasses essential supply chain management topics and provides students and professionals in the logistics sector with an in-depth understanding of supply chain dynamics and optimization strategies. This knowledge is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations in Bangladesh.
"This is an exciting new development for students who can now enroll in these supply chain courses, build their skills, and contribute to Bangladesh’s burgeoning freight and logistics sector,” said Reed Aeschliman, Mission Director of USAID Bangladesh. Kabir Ahmed, President of the Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association commented, “The supply chain and logistics industry is the backbone of Bangladesh's economy, and infrastructural and digital expansion is constantly ongoing to keep up with the rest of the world in this age of globalization.”
