Set up more engineering colleges

Forty five years ago, when Bangladesh emerged as an independent country, it did not have the capacity to produce even a nail. But that has changed and the country now manufactures ocean-going ships, produces top quality textile products, and assembles air conditioners, fridges, motor vehicles and so many other things. Bangladesh is now the second largest garment exporter in the world. It is moving towards industrialisation fast. The poverty level has plunged. In next decade, Bangladesh is expected to become a middle-income country. In this scenario, a lot of industries will need highly skilled technical manpower. Instead of depending on foreigners for technical know-how, Bangladesh needs to transform its population into technical manpower. And to do this, the government should establish more engineering colleges throughout the country. 

Md Ashraf Hossain
Munshiganj