Dhaka, July 24 -- The government has taken a move to introduce a programme to modernise the existing systems and establish new institutions to provide training to technical teachers on topics related to the 'industrial revolution' and modern technology.

It is set to launch a major initiative titled 'TVET Teachers for the Future (TTF) Programme', aimed at modernising the training system for technical and vocational education teachers involving Tk 2,009.32 crore.

The programme will be implemented by the Directorate of Technical Education under the Technical and Madrasah Education Division.

Of the total cost, Tk 209.32 crore will come from the national exchequer and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Tk 1,800 crore in project l...