Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised a seminar on “Gig Economy and Bangladesh: Opportunities, Challenges and Way Forward”. H E Dr Mashiur Rahman, Economic A airs Adviser to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, graced the Seminar as the Chief Guest. Major General Sheikh Pasha Habib Uddin, OSP, SGP, BAMS, afwc, psc, Director General, BIISS delivered the welcome address. Three presentations were made: Market Characteristics, Growth and Contributions of the Gig Economy by Dr Mahfuz Kabir, Research Director, BIISS; Services Outsourcing, Challenges and Opportunities by Mr Wahid Sharif, President, Bangladesh Association of Call Centers and Outsourcing (BACCO); and, Export of IT-Enabled Services, Skills and Way Forward by Mr Mike Kazi, Founder and President, Apex DMIT Ltd. The session was chaired by Dr Zaidi Sattar, Chairman, Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI). An interactive session took place afterwards. Senior o cials from di erent ministries, ambassadors, high commissioners, current and former diplomats, senior military o cials, media, academia, researchers, teachers, students, representatives from diverse international organisations participated in and enriched the seminar by presenting their valuable opinions, comments, suggestions and observations. The seminar was live-streamed on BIISS’ Facebook Page.
