Pakistan Launches Training Programme for 35 Bangladeshi Government Officials
Pakistan has launched a two-week Executive Development Programme for 35 senior Bangladeshi government officials under the ‘Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor’ initiative, aiming to enhance professional skills and strengthen institutional cooperation between the two countries.
Funded by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the programme began on November 9 at the Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) in Lahore and will continue until November 23.
Led by High Commissioner Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Khan, the Bangladeshi delegation will take part in institutional study tours to several important institutions in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. As part of the programme, they will visit several leading government institutions, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Assembly, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Information Technology, NADRA, the State Bank of Pakistan and the Karachi Port Trust.
At the inaugural ceremony, EDI Dean Dr. Naveed Elahi welcomed the delegation and said the course had been designed to enhance professional skills through engagement with the country’s key national institutions.
NSPP Rector Muhammad Saleh Ahmed Farooqi expressed hope that the initiative would provide the officials with an excellent learning opportunity, promote professional development and further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi High Commissioner Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Khan said bilateral relations between the two countries were improving. He also highlighted opportunities for mutual cooperation in defence, leadership and public policy.
The chief guest, Punjab Assembly Speaker and Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, highlighted the importance of effective governance, legal processes and public welfare-oriented government services.
During a question-and-answer session at the inaugural ceremony, participants had the opportunity to discuss and exchange comparative views on the governance systems and legislative processes of the two countries.
As the inaugural day coincided with the celebration of ‘Iqbal Day’, former Justice Nasira Iqbal attended a cake-cutting ceremony and warmly welcomed the visiting Bangladeshi delegation.
On the first day of the programme, the delegation also visited the Sadequain Gallery and was formally introduced to the NSPP, the National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) and the EDI.
Source: The Nation
