Future workforce takes shape at national skills competition 2025 final round
In alignment with the "Festival of Youth 2025", the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) has organised the "National Skills Competition 2025" to showcase and cultivate the talents of Bangladesh's emerging workforce.
The competition aims to identify and groom young talent for global platforms, including the upcoming 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, in 2026.
As part of the nationwide competition, the final round of the 'Painting and Decorating' skill category took place on 24 June 2025 at the Berger Training Institute, Dhaka. The event was conducted by the decision of the central committee of the National Skills Competition and featured top contestants selected through a series of earlier qualifying rounds.
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Mohammad Solaiman Mia, Principal of Berger Training Institute, served as a judge for the competition. The session was attended by key officials from the NSDA, including Abdus Samad, Member (Coordination & Assessment) and Joint Secretary; Mina Masud Uz-Zaman, Member (Planning & Standards) and Joint Secretary; and Enamul Karim, Director.
From Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd., which hosted the final round, Sabuj Swapan Barua, Head of Channel Engagement, and other representatives were present to observe the competition and interact with participants.
Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd., extended his best wishes for the event's success, emphasising that skilled human capital is crucial to building a competitive and future-ready Bangladesh.
The "Painting and Decorating" segment is one of several technical categories under the National Skills Competition, which is designed to prepare Bangladeshi youth for international standards in vocational and technical trades. Through institutional partnerships and hands-on evaluation, the competition is helping shape a new generation of skilled professionals equipped to thrive in both domestic and global job markets.
