A five day specialised training programme on disability inclusion for teachers and officials of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions has been successfully completed, with the aim of increasing the participation and opportunities of persons with disabilities in the TVET sector.
The “Training of Trainers (ToT) on Disability Inclusion for TVET Professionals” was organised from 17-21 August 2026 at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), Dhaka. The programme was implemented under the ProGRESS Project of International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by Global Affairs Canada, through a joint initiative of Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN), with support from BBDN’s consultant, Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) Bangladesh.
The opening ceremony featured remarks from:
- Abul Khair Md. Akkas Ali, Director General, Directorate of Technical Education
- Mahmud Hasan, Director (Planning and Development), Directorate of Technical Education
- Salim Ullah, Director General, Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
- Nazrul Islam, Director (Administration), Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
- Masreka Khan, Senior Programme Officer, ILO
- Aziza Ahmed, Director of Operations, BBDN
Following five days of intensive learning and practical sessions, certificates were awarded to the successful participants. Mr. Md. Enamul Haque Rakib, Assistant Director-08 (Different Offices/Foreign-Aided Projects and Related Activities), Directorate of Technical Education, was present at the certificate awarding ceremony.
Through this training, the newly prepared Master Trainers will play an important role in promoting more inclusive and accessible teaching and learning practices for persons with disabilities within their respective institutions.
DTE, BBDN, CDD and ILO remain committed to continuing their collaborative efforts towards building a skilled, accessible and non-discriminatory TVET system where persons with disabilities can participate, learn and thrive.