The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The huge population of Bangladesh must be converted into skilled human resource by imparting proper training to make the country democratically strong and economically sound, said Former Chief Justice Syed JR Modassir Hossain while addressing a conference yesterday at the Institute of Diploma Engineer's Bangladesh organised by Industrialists and Businessmen Welfare Foundation (IBWF).

"The people of Bangladesh are too much jealous. One always tries to pull back another. That is why we are lagging behind. We must revolutionise our thoughts. The growth of economy completely depends upon proper industrial management and smooth running of business transaction. The business community should run their business being imbibed with honesty, integrity and patriotism to achieve the ultimate goal and to safeguard country's freedom and sovereignty", he added

IBWF is an organisation working for the betterment of the businessmen of the country. The purpose of IBWF is to develop relationship among members, to influence the policymakers of the Government to preserve the interest of the business community, to resolve the problems prevailing over the business sector and to maintain liaison with the international business organisations.

Anawar-Ul-Alam Chowdhury, President of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), said, Bangladesh had achieved reputation through exporting garments, medicine and ceramics. The economic growth of Bangladesh was interrupted due to political unrest. The political leaders should avoid destructive politics for the interest of country's entire development.

He urged the Government to set up industries in partnership with private entrepreneurs for the country's economic growth.

Kazi Harun Or Rashid, Secretary General of IBWF and Director of Islami bank, said everyone should concentrate on collective development and not on individual development.

Dr Shafiuzzaman, President of Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Industry Society; Md Jamal Uddin, Vice-President of Bangladesh Textile Mils Association (BTMA); Alamgir Mahiuddin, Editor of Dainik Naya Diganto, among others, were present at the conference.