Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) held its 35th annual general meeting (AGM) at the board room of BCI in Dhaka on Thursday.
BCI President Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury presided over the meeting, said a press release.
The meeting had in-depth discussion on fixed agenda including the audited report for 2020-2021 and unanimously approved it.
The BCI president stressed the importance of building up skilled manpower by giving training to those educated but unemployed.
He mentioned that he already talked to SME chairman in this regard to be partner with BCI we will undertake try to initiative to sign a tripartite agreement with Bangladesh Technical Education Board with a view to developing new small and cottage industrial entrepreneurs across the country.
Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury expressed his expectation that, by 2030, the poverty level in the country would come down to zero. At the same time, by 2041, the country will be a developed one.
He urged all of the directors and members to work unitedly for rapid industrialisation, keeping pace with the 4th industrial revolution.
Two former presidents of the board, AM Subid Ali and AK Azad, BCI directors and members, were also present in the meeting.
