7th Meeting of the National Task Force – 25 October 2020

Participants speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs) of the Prime Minister’s Office Ms. Zuena Aziz speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Secretary of the Economic Relations Division Ms. Fatima Yasmin speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Mr. Sheikh Fazle Fahim speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Member (Senior Secretary) of the General Economics Division (GED) Dr. Shamsul Alam speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Wing Chief of the DE Wing of ERD and Project Director of SSGP delivered the keynote presentation of the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

National Project Manager of SSGP Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaking during the 7th meeting of the National Task Force

Webinar on Trade Related Challenges of Graduation-24 July 2020

Secretary of the Economic Relations Division Ms. Fatima Yasmin speaks during the webinar on ‘Trade Related Challenges of Graduation’

Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin speaks during the webinar on ‘Trade Related Challenges of Graduation’

National Project Manager of Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaks during the webinar on ‘Trade Related Challenges of Graduation’

Component Manager of Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain delivers a keynote presentation on “LDC Graduation Process and Initiative of the Government”

Member of Bangladesh Trade & Tariff Commission Dr. Mostafa Abid Khan delivers a kynote presentation on “Trade Related Challenges of Graduation and COVID-19 Pandemic”

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Ms. Sharifa Khan delivers a keynote presentation on “TRIPS Transition Period and Graduation Challenges for Bangladesh”

Training on Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy -15 & 16 March 2020

ERD Secretary Ms. Fatima Yasmin hands over certificates to the participants of a training on “Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP). Project Director of SSGP Mr. Farid Aziz and National Project Manager of SSGP Mr. Monowar Ahmed are also seen.

ERD Secretary Ms. Fatima Yasmin hands over certificates to the participants of a training on “Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP). Project Director of SSGP Mr. Farid Aziz and National Project Manager of SSGP Mr. Monowar Ahmed are also seen.

ERD Secretary Ms. Fatima Yasmin speaks during the daylong training on “Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP). Project Director of SSGP Mr. Farid Aziz and National Project Manager of SSGP Mr. Monowar Ahmed are also seen.

Participants provide their feedback during the daylong training on “Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Participants provide their feedback during the daylong training on “Reliable Data Exposure Relevant to Development Synergy” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Countrywide Celebration of the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
11 January 2020

Honourable Finance Minister Mr. A H M Mustafa Kamal, FCA, MP speaks during the grand celebration held at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Organizers and participants at the grand celebration held at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

A group of artists performing during the grand celebration held at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman



Photo exhibitions on ‘Life and Works of Bangabandhu’ were organized at all the upazillas of Bangladesh as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Nationwide rallies as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Art Competitions on ‘Bangabandhu and Bangladesh’ were oragnized for children at all the upazillas of Bangladesh as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Glittering fireworks were held at all the upazillas of Bangladesh as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

A group of artists performing during the grand celebration held at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre as part of the countrywide celebration organized by ERD with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) to commemorate the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward” -09 February 2020

Hon’ble Adviser to the Prime Minister for Private Industry & Investment Mr. Salman F. Rahman speaks during the inaugural session of the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Hon’ble Adviser to the Prime Minister for Private Industry & Investment Mr. Salman F. Rahman speaks during the inaugural session of the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Component Manager of the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain delivers a keynote presentation during the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward”. The then Project Director of SSGP Mr. Abdul Baki and Mr. Nirmalya Syam from Geneva based think tank South Center are also seen.

Mr. Nirmalya Syam from Geneva based think tank South Center delivers a keynote presentation during the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward”. The then Project Director of SSGP Mr. Abdul Baki and Component Manager of SSGP Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain are also seen.

Participants at the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Participants at the workshop on “Possible Impact of LDC Graduation on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Way Forward” organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP).

Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions Location at Panchagarh-02 January 2020

The then ERD Secretary Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaks during the Workshop on ‘Smooth and Sustainable Graduation- Integrating Local Institutions’ organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) at Manikganj. The then Project Director of SSGP Mr. Abdul Baki, Deputy Commissioner of Manikganj SM Ferdous and other high officials are also seen.

The then ERD Secretary Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaks during the Workshop on ‘Smooth and Sustainable Graduation- Integrating Local Institutions’ organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) at Manikganj. The then Project Director of SSGP Mr. Abdul Baki, Deputy Commissioner of Manikganj SM Ferdous and other high officials are also seen.

Participants providing their feedback during the Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduation- Integrating Local Institutions at Manikganj

Participants providing their feedback during the Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduation- Integrating Local Institutions at Manikganj.

Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions at Manikganj-07 February 2020

Former ERD Secretary Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaks during the Workshop on ‘Smooth and Sustainable Graduation- Integrating Local Institutions’ organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) at Panchagarh. Deputy Commissioner of Panchagarh Ms. Sabina Yesmin and Component Manager of SSGP Dr. Md. Rezaul Bashar Sidduque are also seen.

Former ERD Secretary Mr. Monowar Ahmed speaks during the Workshop on ‘Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions’ organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project at Panchagarh.

Participants taking part in a group discussion during the Workshop on ‘Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions’ organized by Support to Sustainable Graduation Project at Panchagarh

Participants speak during the Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions at Panchagarh

Participants speak during the Workshop on Smooth and Sustainable Graduations- Integrating Local Institutions at Panchagarh

Side Event on Sustainable Graduation during the 75th Session of UNESCAP Location- Bangkok, Thailand Date- 30 May 2019

Honorable Planning Minister Mr. M A Mannan speaks during the Plenary Session on “Special Body on Least Developed, Landlocked Developing and Pacific Island Developing Countries” during the 75th Session of UNESCAP held in Bangkok

Honorable Planning Minister Mr. M A Mannan speaks during a side event on “Graduation of LDCs, International Support Measures and Leveraging Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals” organized by the Government of Bangladesh with support from the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) during the 75th Session of UNESCAP held in Bangkok

Side Event on Sustainable Graduation during the HLPF Location- New York, USA Date- 16 July 2018

The then Honorable Finance Minister Mr. A M A Muhith speaks during a side event on Sustainable Graduation organized by the Government of Bangladesh as part of the High Level Political Forum in New York

The then ERD Secretary Mr. Kazi Shofiqul Azam speaks during a side event on Sustainable Graduation organized by the Government of Bangladesh as part of the High Level Political Forum in New York