JOB EXPO & ADVOCACY EVENT 2026: Empowering Youth to Lead the 21st-Century Job Market

The Job EXPO & Advocacy Event 2026, organized under the LIFT Project, was successfully held on 20 August 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), Dhaka. The event was implemented by Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) with the support of EDUCO and ChorogUsan for Children.
The event brought together distinguished policymakers, senior government officials, industry leaders, employers, development partners, and young people, creating a dynamic platform to strengthen skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, career readiness, and meaningful job-linkage opportunities for youth.
We were deeply honored by the gracious presence of our distinguished guests:
Inaugurator & Chief Guest: Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP — Honourable Minister, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Guest of Honor: Dr. Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury — Executive Chairman (Secretary), National Skills Development Authority (NSDA), Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
Special Guests
* Mohammed Walid Hossain, Additional Secretary — Executive Program Director (EPD), SICIP
* Md. Hasan Khaled — Deputy Managing Director, PKSF
* Benzir Ahmed— Chairman, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC)
* Devabrata Chakraborty (Joint Secretary) — Director Admin, Bureau of Non-Formal Education (BNFE)
* Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin — Chairman, Bangladesh Technical Education Board
* Mahmud Hasan Khan — President, BGMEA
* Md. Shehab Udduza Chowdhury — Vice President, BGMEA
* Mirza Nurul Ghani Shovon — Chairman, Informal Sector Industry Skills Council (ISISC)
* Md. Jahangir Alam — Chief Operating Officer (COO), X Group Chain Restaurant & Hospitality Management
The event was also attended by Abdul Hamid, Country Director, Educo Bangladesh and Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman, Founder & Executive Director, ESDO, along with representatives from government institutions, industries, development organizations, and other stakeholders.
Throughout the day, participants actively engaged in a wide range of career-focused activities, including a panel discussion on skills development, employment and entrepreneurship; career counselling; CV writing and interview skills; career guidance; mock interviews; direct interaction with industry representatives; and job-linkage activities.
These engagements provided young job seekers with valuable insights, practical career preparation, networking opportunities, and direct exposure to potential employers—helping bridge the gap between skills, aspirations, and employment opportunities.
ESDO extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all distinguished guests, partners, government representatives, industry leaders, participating organizations, employers, young job seekers, and everyone whose valuable presence, cooperation, and contribution made the JOB EXPO & ADVOCACY EVENT 2026 a success.
Together, we are empowering young people with the skills, confidence, connections, and opportunities they need to successfully navigate and lead the 21st-century job market.