JS passes National Planning and Development Academy Bill, 2018

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SANGSAD BHABAN, Sept 17, 2018 (BSS) – The ‘National Planning and Development
Academy Bill, 2018’ was passed in the parliament today with a view to establish a national body
for producing skilled manpower by imparting them time-befitting training.

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal moved the bill in the parliament which was passed
unanimously in voice votes with Deputy Speaker Fazley Rabbi Mia in the chair.

The propose act will replace the Government Education and Training Institution (Amendment)
Ordinance 1979.

As per the new act, the headquarters of the Academy will be established in Dhaka and its
branches will be set up anywhere of the country, if necessary, with prior government permission.

There will be a 15-member Board of Directors, including chairman and vice chairman.

The relevant minister and state minister will be made chairman and vice-chairman of the
institution, while its director general will act its member secretary.