A career-focused workshop in Calgary has helped Bangladeshi students and professionals enhance their skills and confidence to navigate the competitive Canadian job market.
The event recently took place at the Taylor Institute of the University of Calgary.
The BUET Alumni Association of Calgary, the Bangladeshi Student Association of Calgary and the Bengali Student Society jointly organised the programme.
Sixteen professionals from Canada and Bangladesh spoke at the workshop and shared insights from their career journeys.
Keynote speaker Niaz Ahmed, general manager at a Canadian energy company, discussed workplace culture, leadership and strategies for advancement.
Industry experts including Shafqat Mahmud and Minawar Tanzil in computer science, Tania Rizwan in mechanical engineering, Abul Rafiquzzaman and Imran Matin in civil engineering, Mushtaq Rabbi and Nazmul Siam in project management, Subrata Bairagi in electrical engineering and Mohammad Kabir Titu in chemical engineering advised on résumé preparation, networking and building a strong professional presence.
Other speakers included Arman Ahmed from industry, Mohammad Kabir, Sabbir Ahmed and Monique Cassangue from APEGA, recruiting consultant Monica Alves Maciel and résumé advisor Matthew Geddes.
The programme was moderated by Shafqat Mahmud, senior software engineering manager at Amazon.
Organisers said skilled Bangladeshis in Alberta still face hurdles in career progression due to recognition challenges and limited professional networks.
BUET Alumni Association of Calgary president Obaidul Kabir Sharif said the event will strengthen the community’s professional footprint abroad.
General secretary Shafqat Mahmud said such initiatives will help Bangladeshi students plan their future careers more effectively and inspire others to host similar programmes.
Executive members of the association, Bangladeshi Student Association president Mohammad Swapan and Bengali Student Society representative Arik attended the programme with other organisers and community members.
Probas Bangla Voice and Channel i were the media partners.
