Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday called for the creation of a favourable working environment to discourage skilled engineers from moving abroad, urging them instead to contribute to national development and industrialisation.
Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the IEB Job Fair and Project Competition-2026 at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka, the minister said the government was prioritising employment generation, technology-based education and innovation-friendly work environments.
He noted that while Bangladeshi engineers have consistently demonstrated patriotism and technical competence, the migration of highly skilled professionals remains a major national challenge.
The minister said the current fiscal year’s budget places special emphasis on education, particularly technical and technological training. He urged engineers to play a leading role in developing new technologies and modernising the agricultural sector.
He also stressed transparency, accountability and cost-effectiveness in development projects, urging engineers to ensure the proper utilisation of public funds.
The event was presided over by IEB President Engineer Mohammad Reazul Islam (Riju). Among others present were IEB General Secretary Engineer Dr Md Sabbir Mostafa Khan, Engineer Niaz Uddin Bhuiyan and Engineer Sabir Ahmed Osmani.
Modern crematorium inaugurated at Gabtoli
In a separate programme on Saturday afternoon, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan inaugurated a modern and eco-friendly electric cremation chamber at Harirampur Sarbajanin Shashanghat near the Gabtoli Embankment.
He said Bangladesh is a country of all religions and communities, stating: “This Bangladesh belongs to Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike.”
He emphasised that civic services should be ensured without discrimination based on religion and that all citizens are entitled to equal access to state facilities.
The new electric cremation system is expected to reduce costs and processing time for final rites, while also minimising environmental damage. It will also help address challenges during the monsoon, including firewood shortages and weather-related disruptions.
Responding to demands from the Shashanghat Management Committee, the DNCC Administrator said the request for a separate burial ground for children would be given priority after consultations with relevant authorities. He also said discussions would be held with DESCO regarding possible waiver of electricity bills.
He further announced that death certificates for the community would now be issued directly from temple premises to simplify administrative procedures.
Warning of a possible rise in dengue cases, the Administrator said DNCC had stepped up mosquito control measures and drainage cleaning, while urging residents to prevent stagnant water accumulation in households for more than 48 to 72 hours.
Reserved Seat MPs Sanjida Islam Tuli and Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti, along with Vice Chairman of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Tapan Chandra Majumder, attended the inauguration as special guests. Tuli praised infrastructure development under DNCC leadership, while Majumder commended government welfare initiatives, including allowances for temple priests.
