, June 13 -- Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (Ansar-VDP) has taken a new initiative to enhance women's empowerment, skill development and access to international job markets through Japanese language training for its female members.

As part of the initiative, a 90-day Japanese Language Training Programme (N-5) will be introduced in the 2026-2027 fiscal year to improve language skills and increase overseas employment opportunities for women members.

The training will run from July 5 to October 2, across 13 centres in the country, including Ansar-VDP Academy in Gazipur, VTC Nawabganj in Dhaka, and 11 district commandant offices in Faridpur, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Thakurgaon, Kushtia, Chattogram, Feni, Naogaon, Habiganj, Chandpur ...