Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre (BYLC) hosted the third BYLC Career Fair at Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in the capital yesterday, says a press release.

Organised by BYLC’s Office of Professional Development (OPD), which is supported by the Aga Khan Foundation (Bangladesh) and the Rizwan Adatia Foundation. Over 300 BYLC graduates and 22 leading private and nonprofit sector employers took part in the fair.

State Minister for Power, Energy & Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid inaugurated the event as chief guest. He said, “Not only is BYLC doing a remarkable job in instilling in youth critical thinking and leadership skills, it is also creating economic opportunities by facilitating important connections between employers and job seekers.”

 Speaking at the opening ceremony, BYLC President Ejaj Ahmad said, “Using a three-pronged approach—professional skills development training, placement opportunities, and online professional matchmaking and learning services—the OPD contributes to improving the livelihood of youth who have already received leadership education at BYLC.”