In a groundbreaking move, Bangladesh will launch its first-ever national skill development program, training 6,000 SSC graduates. Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul stated that this initiative will begin in Tangail and marks a historic milestone for the country. Highlighting the demands of the international labor market, he emphasized that unskilled or semi-skilled workers are no longer in demand globally. “We must increase the number of skilled workers,” he said. Dr. Nazrul explained that students often remain idle for six months after the SSC exams, and this program aims to equip them with employable skills during that time. He added that the Chief Adviser has received an offer from Japan to recruit 100,000 workers, and several other countries have shown similar interest. The government has also established a Welfare Lounge for expatriates and envisions building a dedicated hospital for them in the future.