Discussion at UITS explores higher education, job market dynamics

A discussion session titled "Higher Education and Employment: Prospects and Challenges" was held on Thursday at the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) in the capital to guide undergraduates on career readiness, skill development, and shifting job market dynamics.

The programme aimed to create career awareness, encourage practical skill acquisition, and prepare university students to navigate emerging workplace challenges. Students from various academic departments took part in the event.

Bashundhara Shuvosangho UITS Unit President AEM Fahim Hasan presided over the discussion. The session was attended by Vice Presidents Antika Barua, Md Monjurul Hasan, Farjana Jahan Mithila, and Khalid Ahmed Tipu; Joint General Secretaries Nila Akter, Md Hanif Bin Rafiq, Tasfia Mahmud Mouni, and Naushad Bin Kamal; Organising Secretary Jihanul Jarif Siam; and Assistant Organising Secretaries Rabeya Bosri, Md Johurul Islam Jadu, Md Mahadi Murtuza Tazim, and Md Badhon Biswas.

Also present were Finance Secretary Md Abdullah Al Jubayer, Office Secretary Md Fazle Rabbi, Action and Planning Affairs Secretary Md Raju, Event Secretary Shishir Kumar Sheel, Women and Children Affairs Secretary Priya Barman, Sports Secretary Md Fuadur Rahman Fardin, Relief and Disaster Management Secretary Sifat Ahmed, and Literature and Cultural Affairs Secretary Nusrat Zaman Nupur.

Health and Human Resources Secretary Yasin Hamid Raihan, International Affairs Secretary Faiza Jahan Diya, Information Technology Secretary Saif Ahmed Joy, Research Secretary Nazim Uddin Joy, Assistant Research Secretary Jihadul Islam Hridoy, Education and Curriculum Secretary Md Abdullah Al Saif, Entertainment Secretary Rokeya Morium, Youth Affairs Secretary Durjoy Sarkar, and Social Welfare Secretary Faiyaz Rashid also joined.

Other attendees included Environment and Climate Change Secretary Sadia Sultana Shila, Student Welfare Secretary Syed Mahmudul Haque, Religious Affairs Secretary Md Rakib Hossain, Training Affairs Secretary Wasim Iqbal Romance, Entrepreneurship Development Secretary Lubaina Mahzabin, Agriculture Secretary Mehedi Hasan, alongside executive members Talha Lubaba, Usrat Islam Shifa, Md Masum Billah, Mahbubur Rahman, Md Abir Sheikh, Md Rakibul Hasan, Md Tahasin Tashrif, Abdullah Al Muaz, Minhaj Rahman Rahim, Md Emon Mondol, Mahinur Iqbal Tanmun, Khaled Saifullah Sajid, Md Ziyad Hossain, Irana Siddika Iram, Ramis Fariha Bhabna, Emon Hasan, and Nazmul Huda.

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Speakers noted that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, technological transformation, and shifting global labour demands are fundamentally altering employment structures. They observed that relying solely on good academic grades is no longer adequate, urging learners to develop job-ready, adaptive competencies alongside their formal coursework.

Addressing the session, unit president Fahim Hasan stated that higher education broadens perspectives, but its real value lies in the practical application of knowledge. He advised students to prioritise information technology proficiency, linguistic competence, effective communication, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.

The discussion also addressed the pressing realities of educated unemployment in Bangladesh, the widening gap between industry expectations and graduate skill sets, and the need to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems.

An interactive open-floor segment allowed participants to raise queries regarding career pathways, internship preparation, and entrepreneurial ventures. The attendees expressed appreciation for the initiative and called for regular workshops focused on professional skills and leadership.