Career meet-up in Fulbaria successfully bridges industry-academia gap for technical students
Fulbaria (Mymensingh) Correspondent
With the aim of transforming technical students into skilled human resources and bridging the gap between industry and academia, ‘Career Meet-up Fulbaria-2026’ was successfully held on Friday.
Organized by the Fulbaria ICT Training Institute, the seminar took place at the Palli Bhaban in the upazila, drawing the participation of over a hundred diploma engineering students and recent graduates.
Chaired by UNO Shahidul Islam Sohag, the event was graced by Md. Quamrul Hassan Milon, MP for the Mymensingh-6 (Fulbaria) constituency, as the chief guest.
Emphasizing the importance of technical education in his address, the MP said, “Technical education is the core driving force of our national development. By equipping our youth with practical skills, we are laying the foundation for a prosperous and developed Bangladesh.”
Mohammad Ali Firose, Head of Programs at BD Jobs, attended the seminar as the keynote speaker. Providing guidelines on navigating the challenges of the modern job market, he said, “Corporate organizations are no longer just looking at certificates; they are looking for practical skills, adaptability, and a positive mindset.
Jubaer Hossen, Deputy Manager (HR) of PRAN Group, was present as a guest speaker. In the session, he highlighted corporate recruitment expectations and the immense demand for technical graduates in the manufacturing sector. Besides, Aminur Rahman Rasel, Engineer (Mechanical) at National Tubes, shared his practical industry experience and provided valuable guidelines to the students.
Commenting on the success of the initiative, Md. Towhiddjjaman, Chairman of Fulbaria ICT Training Institute, said, “Our primary goal is to make students industry-ready alongside their academic learning.
The event concluded with a lively Q&A segment and a networking session. The highly organized event was supported by Engineer's Coaching Home as the T-shirt sponsor; International Standard University, Alpha School and College, and A to Z Best Electronics as gift partners; and PRAN as the refreshment partner.
