KOICA keen to strengthen volunteer ties in Bangladesh

 
This was observed as the South Korean overseas development agency today held a workshop in Dhaka to strengthen cooperation with host institutions participating in its volunteer programme and expand collaboration in human resource development and cultural exchange. 

The 2026 World Friends Korea (WFK) Host Organization Workshop was organised by the KOICA Bangladesh Office at a city hotel, bringing together 
representatives of Technical Training Centres (TTCs), university language institutes, Korean language teachers and partner organisations from across the country.

Speaking at the opening session, KOICA Bangladesh Country Director Jihoon Kim underscored the importance of strong partnerships with host organisations in ensuring the effectiveness and impact of volunteer activities in Bangladesh.

He also highlighted the role of the WFK Volunteer Programme in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening people-to-people ties between Bangladesh and South Korea.

Deputy Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) Ireen Pervin, attending the event as the chief guest, praised the collaborative efforts of partner institutions and stressed the need for sharing experiences and ideas to ensure the programme's long-term sustainability.

Among others, Deputy Director (Training) of the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) Engineer Mohammad Nuruzzaman attended the programme.

The workshop featured a series of discussions on cultural cooperation, volunteer engagement and future collaboration between KOICA and its partner organisations.

Participants from various institutions exchanged views through group discussions on the core competencies and expectations for volunteers serving in Bangladesh.

The closing session was addressed by KOICA Bangladesh Deputy Country Director Junsu Kim.

According to KOICA, this year's workshop saw expanded participation from TTCs and university language institutes that host Korean language instructors under the WFK Volunteer Programme, reflecting its growing contribution to skills development and human resource capacity building in Bangladesh, reports BSS.