UCEP Bangladesh has organised a special event titled ‘Mujib Shoto Borsho and 50 Years of Bangladesh: Celebrating UCEP Legacy’ at its head office in Dhaka.
Planning Minister M. A. Mannan joined the function as the chief guest, says a media release.
Dr. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, chief coordinator, National Implementation Committee for the celebration of Mujib Borsho and former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, along with K. M. Tarikul Islam, director general, NGO Affairs Bureau, were present as special guests.
Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA, Chairperson of UCEP Bangladesh presided over the event while Md. Abdul Karim, executive director of UCEP Bangladesh, presented UCEP activities and programmes.
Members of the UCEP Board of Governors and the UCEP Association were also present during the function.
Minister Mannan acknowledged the activities of UCEP Bangladesh for the past 49 years, serving children and youths from the poor and disadvantaged communities especially focusing on females, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
He expressed satisfaction that besides offering occupational skills training courses, UCEP Bangladesh has stepped up to promote ICT-based entrepreneurship embracing the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) aligned with the implementation of the government’s various agendas.
The minister assured that UCEP Bangladesh will receive continuous support from the government.
Dr. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury mentioned in his speech that by celebrating Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the general people will be inspired to work towards a happy and prosperous Bangladesh.
M. Tarikul Islam in his speech appreciated the programmes of UCEP Bangladesh and envisioned that the organisation would resume to develop skilled human resources in the country, and the NGO would also contribute to the ongoing development projects in the country.
The Chairperson of UCEP Bangladesh, Ms. Parveen Mahmud said that UCEP has been working tirelessly for the last 49 years towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children and youth in Bangladesh.
The organisation will continue to work harder to achieve the dream of the Father of the Nation’s vision of a glorious Bangladesh.
The event ended with captivating cultural performances by the students of UCEP Bangladesh.