Chattagram Bureau :
A high-ranking delegation of the Netherlands Embassy Monday (3 February) visited the specialized sewing training line of Sewtech Fashions Limited at Chattagram EPZ. Deputy Head of Mission Thijs Woudstra and Ambassador for Youth, Education & Work Mr. Jurriaan Middelhoff were present during the visit, along with senior embassy officials Ms. Sara van Hoeve, Erik Parigger and Ms. Mushfiqua Satiar. A warm welcome was extended to the guests to highlight the importance of this training program conducted with technical assistance from the Netherlands. Senior Vice President Adibul Islam, General Manager (Human Resources and Administration) Mr. Sajjad Ahmed Khan and senior officials of the factory were present. In addition, the technical partner of the training program, Swiss Contact, and the esteemed Executive Director of CEPZ BEPZA, Md. Abdus Sobhan, along with other senior officials, were present during the visit.
The guests were shown various important processes of the factory including the training line and a documentary was shown to highlight the overall activities of the factory. The delegation appreciated the workers’ skill development, women empowerment and other developmental initiatives.