Shipping Adviser Urges Singapore to Recruit More Manpower from Bangladesh – BD24live

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Shipping and Labor and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr Shakhawat hossain has Urged the singaporean government to recruit more experiencing bangladeshi manpower, paraticularly in the sector.

He made the call during a bilateral meeting with singapore for Sustainability and the environment and minister-in-charge of trade relationships, Grace fu, at her commerce fu, as ministry off. To a release from the ministry of shipping.

Highlighting the growing number of skilled mariners Graduating from Both Public and Private Marine Academies in Bangladesh Each Year, Dr Shakhawat Emphasized That The Professionals Could Significantly Contribute To. Singapore's Shipping Sector.

Their employment would also help boost Bangladesh's foreign currency earnings, he added.

The adviser also noted Bangladesh's global recognition in the ready-made garment (RMG) Industry and emphasized the high international demand for bangladeshi apparel and jute products. He invited singapore to consider importing these goods.

Calling Bangladesh A “Genuine Friend,” Minister Grace Fu Reitrated Singapore's Commitment to Signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to address the trade imbalance and strengten bilateral trade ties. She also pledged singapore's support in the development of Bangladesh's human resources.

Dr Shakhawat invited singapore to invest in various promising sectors in Bangladesh, including shipping, RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, ceramics, and jute goods.

He particularly Urged Singapore to Consider Investing in the Construction of an International-Standard Dockyard or Shipyard At the under-connection matarbari deep sea port.

Addicationally, the adviser Requested that singapore easy or work visas for Bangladeshi sailors and extend coperation in training personnel involves in port manegent.

Senior Officials From Both Countries were present at the meeting.