Published: 10:58 PM, 17 October 2026
Ansar-VDP Academy Director General Visits to Promote Modern Training and Skills Development
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force, visited the Ansar-VDP Academy in Safipur, Gazipur, on Saturday to improve the quality of training, ensure organizational coordination and discipline, and advance the development of modern training infrastructure.
During the visit, he exchanged views with academy officials, delivered an orientation lecture to trainees of the 28th Recruit Sepoy (Male) Batch, inaugurated the newly constructed simulator firing range, and inspected various training activities and ongoing development projects.
During his interaction with academy officials, the Director General emphasized organizational coordination, uniform standards in the discharge of duties, discipline, and professionalism.
In his lecture to the trainees of the 28th Recruit Sepoy (Male) Batch, he outlined the organizational structure, objectives, and role of the force in maintaining public security. Explaining the functions of Battalion Ansar, General Ansar, Embodied Ansar, Village Defence Party (VDP), and Town Defence Party (TDP), he highlighted the importance of coordination among the different units.
He urged the trainees to dedicate themselves to serving the country and its people by upholding patriotism, integrity, discipline, and professional competence.
During his inspection of the academy's technical, cottage-industry, and vocational training programmes, the Director General observed training and production activities under various handicraft and artisan projects.
He also visited practical sessions under the Hospitality Management Training Course, including the preparation of Thai-Chinese, Bangladeshi, and Indian cuisines, as well as coffee and juice preparation and other related activities.
He instructed trainers and trainees to develop practical, income-generating skills through regular practice and hands-on training. He also stressed the importance of sharing acquired knowledge with others to help build a skilled workforce.
The Director General formally inaugurated the newly constructed simulator firing range and inspected the overall activities of the 100-metre firing range and firearms training programmes.
He also visited the driving simulator, emphasizing the need to enhance members' professional skills, ensure safe practice, and strengthen operational preparedness through technology-driven, realistic training.
As part of his review of technology and energy management, the Director General inspected the arrangements for supplying solar-generated electricity to various ongoing training activities at the academy.
He also visited residential facilities for academy staff, the mosque complex under construction, and Aranya Resort. He provided necessary instructions to the officials concerned regarding the modernization of training infrastructure, effective use of alternative energy, improvement of residential facilities, and creation of a better, training-friendly environment for instructors and trainees.
Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force continues to work towards developing a trained, skilled, and responsible workforce to support public security, maintain law and order, respond to disasters, and contribute to the country's socioeconomic development.
The Director General's visit and guidance are expected to further accelerate ongoing initiatives to modernize the force's training system, strengthen organizational coordination, enhance technical and vocational skills, and improve the professional capabilities of its members in serving the country and its people.
