Project Management Institute South Asia holds 1st PMRC
Business Desk :
Project Management Institute South Asia held the 9th edition of the flagship event Project Management Regional Conference (PMRC) in collaboration with the PMI Bangladesh Chapter.
The PMRC saw an impressive turnout of 450 project professionals at the Sheraton Hotel in Dhaka, reads a press release.
The conference brought together project managers, industry experts and professionals from across the South Asia region to share insights, network and learn from each other with a keen focus on inculcating a resilient approach towards managing projects.
The day-long event themed ‘Project Management: Architecting Resilience’ was graced by KM Abdus Salam, senior secretary of Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat and was attended by delegates from prominent organizations and government institutions, who discussed innovative approaches and strategies for managing projects, particularly in a growth-focused landscape like Bangladesh.
The conference commenced with a welcome note by Annesha Ahmed, president of the PMI Bangladesh Chapter, followed by an enriching fireside chat with Dr Srini Srinivasan, regional managing director of PMI South Asia.
In his address, Dr Srinivasan commended how the country has remained resilient to achieve success saying: “Bangladesh has made spectacular economic progress over the last five years, achieving an average annual GDP growth of 6.4%, surpassing its Asian peers like India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The country has been a testament to remarkable achievements in iconic projects, exemplifying the advancements of project management in Bangladesh, and setting new benchmarks in both the public and private sectors.”
Annesha Ahmed emphasized the importance of the PMI Bangladesh Chapter and the project management community during their conversation stating: “The PMI Bangladesh Chapter has been at the forefront of some of the most path-breaking initiatives in the region. As we work towards the Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041, project managers in Bangladesh have an important role to play in managing budgets, human resources, schedules and leveraging technology to its full potential. It is important for the project management community to come together and innovate strategies that help us achieve these goals, as well as sustain economic and infrastructure growth.”
The keynote address was delivered by Major General Abu Sayeed Md Masud (Retd) on the role of project management in mega infrastructure projects led by the Bangladesh Army.
