Bangladesh-China technical education ties enters new era: Mahdi

Speaking at the China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference at Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University on Friday, Amin said educational cooperation should go beyond formal agreements and create tangible opportunities for young people in both countries.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to establish a training centre under the China-Bangladesh Vocational Education, Training and Research Centre, which Amin described as marking a new chapter in technical education cooperation.

Technical and Madrasah Education Division Secretary Md Daud Mia signed the agreement on behalf of Bangladesh, while Professor Zheng Pengwu, vice-president of Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, signed for the Chinese side.

The cooperation will cover vocational training, bilingual learning materials, joint research, curriculum development, industry-linked training, academic exchanges and specialised programmes for education administrators.

Three new cooperation platforms were also inaugurated, including the China-Bangladesh Vocational Teacher Training Centre and the Bangladesh Vocational Education Research Centre.

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said Bangladesh was keen to draw on China’s experience in developing a modern vocational education system closely aligned with industry needs.

He said quality technical education and practical training could help transform Bangladesh’s large young population into a skilled and globally competitive workforce.

Amin said sustained cooperation in education and skills development could strengthen people-to-people ties while creating a stronger foundation for broader Bangladesh-China relations.