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Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) has organised a 3-day long Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) training programme on Supply Chain Management (BNQF LEVEL-4) at the BFTI Academic Block, TCB Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. The objective of the course is to disseminate knowledge of Supply Chain Management to the individuals engaged in international trade. The training was held between 13 May 2025 to 15 May 2025. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Md. Abdur Razzak (Additional Secretary), Chief Executive Officer (Additional Charge), Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI). Mr. Ahsanul Islam, Joint Director, BFTI has delivered the welcome remark to the participant of the training program

The CEO of BFTI mentioned that, BFTI received has approval from the National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) on April 18, 2024, to operate a Course Accreditation and Assessment Center as a Skill Training Provider (STP) in Supply Chain Management. Researches showed that a 5% reduction in supply chain costs can double net profit, and merely 1% improvement in raw material inventory management can increase a company's profits by up to 9.35%. He also mentioned that, through the training, the participants will gain a clear comprehension about supply chain management framework, procurement processes, Incoterms, import-export operations, customs clearance, inventory and warehouse management, and distribution management at local and global level.

The training was conducted by renowned supply chain professionals of Bangladeshi Conglomerates and Multi-National Corporations. A total of Sixteen (16) participants (50% Public Sector and 50% private sector) joined the training.