In a landmark initiative to enhance the skills, self-reliance, and competitiveness of its members in the international labor market, the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) has officially launched a Japanese language training program. This move comes under the visionary leadership of the Director General as part of the force's "Sanjiban Project" to bolster overseas employment opportunities.
Key Details of the Program:
Inauguration: Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, officially inaugurated the program via an online ceremony from the headquarters today, January 22, 2026.
Duration: The intensive 90-day training course is scheduled to run until April 21, 2026.
Strategic Partnership: On January 15, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with "Skill Up," a specialized skill development and consultancy firm, to provide expert instructors for the course.
Scope: A total of 200 trainees are participating across five centers—Ansar-VDP Academy, Khulna, Chattogram, Bogra, and Rangpur—with 40 trainees at each location.
Highlights from the Director General’s Speech:
A Unique Curriculum: The Director General described the curriculum as a "hybrid and exceptional" training system, differing fundamentally from traditional military training. It is designed as an intensive, residential, and practical language immersion program.
Practical Mastery: He urged trainees to utilize the 90 days with utmost sincerity, emphasizing that they should communicate in Japanese with peers and instructors at all times and utilize audio-visual content provided at the centers to refine their skills.
Mass Employment Goals: The DG noted that the strategic goal is to gradually create employment opportunities for nearly 30 million people connected to the families of the force's 6 million members.
Financial Support: The Ansar-VDP Kalyan Trust will take the lead in providing examination fees for members pursuing higher Japanese language certifications.
Success Metric: He emphasized that the true success of the initiative would not be measured by certificates alone, but by the trainees' ability to naturally speak and understand the Japanese language.
Future Impact:
This initiative is expected to significantly increase the acceptance and competitive edge of Ansar-VDP members in the global labor market. In the long run, it aims to contribute to national human resource exports and establish the Ansar-VDP as a modern, welfare-oriented, and multi-dimensional force.
