A Vision for Empowerment
The idea for BNTI originated in 2007 when Cdre Jasim (Retd), then Commodore Superintendent Dockyard (CSD), witnessed Bangladeshi workers being mistreated abroad. This experience inspired a vision to empower Bangladeshi youth with skills and training. Upon his return, Cdre Jasim initiated the establishment of a vocational institute within BN Dockyard, which materialized as BNTI.
Inauguration and Early Days
The institute was inaugurated on July 30, 2009, by Cdre Jasim, and its website was later formally inaugurated by Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed, the then Chief of Naval Staff. Initially, it started with 53 students across 4 courses, with Lt Cdr Mozaffar Ahmed as its first Principal.
Impact and Recognition
Since its inception, BNTI has focused on hands-on learning, offering 26 workshops and specialized programs in engineering and vocational fields. It trains approximately 350 students annually, many of whom secure employment both domestically and internationally, contributing to national development. The World Bank and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered with BNTI, utilizing its facilities and providing stipends for selected trainees, recognizing its credibility and impact.
