Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma spoke at the UCEP Gazipur Region Job Fair-2025, held at the  regional office premises in Salna of Gazipur district. Photo: PID

SALNA, Gazipur, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS) - Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser 
Supradip Chakma today said the youth are the country's greatest asset, 
stressing that skills and competence are the main keys to employment.

"The government is continuing all-out support to create employment 
opportunities for the country's four crore youths," he said while speaking as 
the chief guest at the UCEP Gazipur Region Job Fair-2025, held at the 
regional office premises in Salna of Gazipur district.

The adviser said Bangladesh has a population of 18 crore, and if the four 
crore youths can be developed into a skilled workforce, a fundamental 
transformation of the country's socio-economic condition would be possible. 

He noted that Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has always given 
priority to youths.

Praising UCEP Bangladesh, Supradip Chakma said the organisation has been 
playing a commendable role by equipping unemployed youths with technical 
skills through vocational training. 

He urged the concerned authorities to ensure employment opportunities for 
these trained youths in both local and foreign institutions.

Highlighting the importance of job-oriented education, the adviser said such 
education not only enhances skills but also helps build entrepreneurs.

"There is a huge global demand for skilled human resources," he said, adding 
that women are now becoming economically self-reliant by engaging in various 
online businesses and through group-based training. This positive change, he 
added, will play a leading role in the country's development.

Upon arrival at the venue, the adviser was accorded a floral reception. 
Later, he visited different stalls of the fair and interacted with job 
seekers.

Chaired by UCEP Bangladesh Executive Director Md Abdul Karim, the programme 
was also attended, among others, by Gazipur Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alam 
Hossain, Additional Police Commissioner (North, Crime) of Gazipur 
Metropolitan Police Md Rabiul Islam and GoodWeave Managing Director Md 
Shahinur Rahman and other officials.