Time to groom the labour force to face challenges of 4IR: PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday underlined the need for taking preparation from right now to deal with the possible changes that would happen in the domestic and international labour markets as a result of the 4th industrial revolution (4IR).

“We’ve a huge labour force, which will have to be included in it. They will have to be trained, educated and developed as skilled manpower,” she said.

The premier was addressing the inauguration of 24th national convention and 43rd council session of Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) in the city’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium, joining it through a virtual platform from Ganobhaban, reports UNB.

She said her government has emphasized skills enhancement, employment growth, strengthening technology and institutional capacity, regional connectivity and infrastructure development, economic and social equity, women empowerment and ensuring equal opportunities for all to face the changed situation.

She said that the skills development programmes have been launched to face the challenges induced by the 4IR and to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Because it is very essential to develop skilled manpower,” she added.

“In this era of 4IR, the use of technology, artificial intelligence and robotics are important factors,” said the PM.