Dhaka, April 23 -- Cambridge English and Compass Education Ltd, an education consultancy firm, have jointly hosted two rounds of discussions aimed at preparing Bangladesh's workforce for global competitiveness through English proficiency and employability skills.

Commonly dubbed "Focus Group Discussion", the event was held at the American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to a press release from Cambridge English.

The organisers and participants believe the talks will greatly help "shape" the country's future, calling for a significant shift in how English is taught and assessed in Bangladesh.

Leaders from the corporate, academic, and career development sectors shared their views on how Banglad...