The Chattogram AOTS Alumni Society (CAAS), affiliated with AOTS Japan, successfully organized a two-day WNF Seminar on Total Quality Management (TQM) on January 31 – February 1, 2025, at a prominent hotel in Agrabad, Chattogram. This seminar, implemented with the support of AOTS Japan under the World Network Friendship Scheme, was conducted in cooperation with AOTS-ABK Dosokai, Alumni Society, Karachi Regional Center, Pakistan.

The seminar aimed to enhance professionals' understanding of modern Japanese management techniques such as TQM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement strategies to promote quality and efficiency in industrial enterprises.

The inaugural session was presided over by Mr. Latif Anwar Chowdhury, President of CAAS, and moderated by Engr. Md. Kamalur Rahman, Chairman of the Organizing Committee. Mr. M. A. Salam, Managing Director of Asian and DAF Group, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The sessions were conducted by Mr. Syed Arshad Ali, an esteemed TQM Consultant from the AOTS-ABK Dosokai Karachi Regional Center, Pakistan, who shared invaluable insights into TQM methodologies, quality assurance strategies, and Japanese management principles.

A total of 55 participants from leading industrial and manufacturing organizations such as BSRM, Royal Cement, GPH Ispat, Asia Group, Kenpark & Regency, BITAC, and several other companies actively participated in the seminar.

The Closing Ceremony, held on February 1, 2025, was graced by the presence of Mr. Hafizur Rahman, Administrator of FBCCI, as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Mr. Rahman highlighted the crucial role of Total Quality Management in strengthening Bangladesh’s industrial and business sectors. He commended CAAS and AOTS Japan for their dedication to human resource development and emphasized that implementing global quality standards is essential for Bangladeshi industries to remain competitive in international markets. He further stated that FBCCI is committed to fostering collaborations that promote industry-wide quality improvements and workforce skill enhancement.

Following the Chief Guest’s address, Mr. Hafizur Rahman distributed certificates to the participants, acknowledging their successful completion of the program.

The WNF Seminar on TQM is part of CAAS's broader mission to promote excellence in professional development by organizing training, workshops, and capacity-building programs with the support of AOTS Japan.

The event concluded with an expression of gratitude from Mr. Latif Anwar Chowdhury, President of CAAS, who reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to enhancing skills and knowledge for the betterment of Bangladesh’s industrial sector.