Dhaka, June 16 -- In a milestone initiative to preserve Bangladesh's cultural heritage and modernise its labour-intensive handloom industry, the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) has validated a comprehensive competency standard to develop highly skilled artisans for Tangail Saree weaving.

The validation workshop for the 'Tangail Saree Weaving (Level-2)' occupation's Competency Standard (CS) and Course Accreditation Document (CAD)-developed under the Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF)-concluded at the NSDA conference room in the capital on Tuesday.

NSDA Executive Chairman (Secretary) Dr. Nazneen Kawshar Chowdhury presided over the session. Abu Ahmed Siddique, NDC, Chairman (Additional Secretary) of the Bangla...