LSE education key to accelerating young professionals’ careers: speakers

London School of Economics (LSE) education equips young professionals with a global outlook, analytical depth and practical skills needed to accelerate their careers, speakers said at a seminar in Dhaka.

The seminar, hosted by Universal College Bangladesh at The Westin Dhaka on January 29, highlighted how the University of London–LSE programme delivered in Bangladesh prepares students for competitive global careers through academic rigour and industry relevance, says a press release.

Delivering a special speech, Dr James Abdey, associate academic director for University of London Programmes at the London School of Economics and Political Science, said the programmes offered in Dhaka maintain the same academic standards and global recognition as those delivered in London.

Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC, said early educational choices play a critical role in shaping long-term career outcomes, adding that LSE education builds strong analytical and critical thinking skills essential in today’s complex business environment.

Shehzad Munim, independent director of Linde Bangladesh Ltd and former managing director of BAT Bangladesh, said LSE-educated professionals stand out for their ability to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, combining global perspective with practical decision-making.

Mohammad Morshed Amin, country manager of DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh, said graduates from the LSE system demonstrate strong career readiness and adaptability, enabling them to contribute effectively from the outset of their professional journeys.

The seminar also featured reflections from LSE alumni Saqeb Mahbub and Tasmiah Rahman, who shared how the academic discipline, assessment methods and international exposure of the LSE system shaped their professional confidence and personal growth.

Earlier, Kingshuk Gupta, chief operating officer of Universal College Bangladesh, welcomed participants, while Prof Muhammad Ismail Hossain, dean (academics), outlined the academic framework and learning approach of the University of London–LSE programmes offered at the college.

More than 100 participants, including prospective students, current students, parents, alumni and industry professionals, attended the seminar, which also served as a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

Published in: The Daily Star