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UNB, Gaibandha

Foreign Advisor Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said it was the policy of the government to encourage more people from the 'monga' areas of greater Rangpur region to obtain foreign employment.

Iftekhar who is also in charge of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment made the remarks at a gathering of officials, media and public representatives at Gaibandha Circuit House Friday evening.

The Foreign Adviser said measures were being adopted to upgrade skills of workers through technical training institutes throughout North Bengal.

He said six such institutes were already operating in the region and three more will be opened

The Advisor paid a visit to the Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Bogra earlier Friday.

Iftekhar stressed the fact that the country has no option but to achieve self-sufficiency in food and to that end the 'boro' harvest this season will be most significant.

He hoped that Gaibandha would be surplus district and assured all concerned that the government will ensure adequate supplies of inputs. The Advisor informed the meeting that the purpose of the Advisory Council meeting in Rangpur was to take the government to the doorsteps of people.

He expressed the hope that more such Advisory Council meetings would be held away from the capital.