Develop human resources to face challenges of globalisation

Experts at the two-day convention said for survival in the ever-changing global scenario, mind-set and practice of continuous improvement is an essential requirement which Bangladeshi entrepreneurs should promote in their respective organisations.

They said business enterprises across the world today are adopting total quality management (TQM) approach to promote their business in the international market. For this, they suggested creation of leadership at all levels and transforming workers as "manager of his own work".

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Side by side with development of human resources, the experts also suggested technology transfer from developed countries as simultaneous application of skill and technology in the industrial sector can take off Bangladesh on to a higher level of economic uplift. But, they said, the man behind the machine must be properly trained.

Bangladesh Society for Total Quality Management (BSTQM) in association with Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) and Bangladesh AOTS Alumni Society (BAAS) organised the convention. A total of 150 delegates from different organisations and two from India attended the opening day. One hundred and seventy more will attend on the concluding day today.

Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed, chairman of Bishwa Sahitya Kendra, attended the function as chief guest with BSTQM vice president and convenor of the convention M A Awal in the chair. REHAB vice president S M Anwar Hossain, BAAS vice president Jawaherul Ghani and JBCCI vice president Haideo Ueno also spoke.

TQM expert A M M Khairul Basher presented a key-note paper on "Quality for Survival". He said BSTQM is a voluntary organisation that carries forward a silent revolution in the field of quality in the country. For improving overall quality the main focus is being given to education from school to university levels with a view to developing the future generation with quality mind-set.

Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed emphasised the need for quality of life in every sphere and mentioned that illuminated people could ensure quality in their performances. He urged all not to compromise with quality at any stage.

JBCCI president Haideo Ueno said one of the main objectives of his organisation is to promote Japanese style of management techniques in Bangladesh for improving the quality of products and services. JBCCI, established in June of 2004, has now 63 member companies representing both Bangladesh and Japan.