Passion to Profession: Training Drives Wedding Industry Growth

There is no alternative to skill development and structured training in the event management and wedding planning industry, said Muhammad Tarikuzzaman, President of the Association of Wedding Event Management Bangladesh.

He made the remarks at a press conference held on Monday (April 20) at Cricketers Kitchen & Café in Gulshan-1, Dhaka.

“Event management is no longer limited to decoration or catering—it has evolved into a full-fledged industry with significant economic potential in Bangladesh,” Tarikuzzaman stated.

He outlined the organization’s three core objectives: nurturing new entrepreneurs, enhancing service quality through training, and ensuring a sustainable and promising future for the profession.

Addressing young aspirants, he emphasized, “To succeed in this field, there is no substitute for proper skills and training. Professional excellence comes only through competence.”

The details of the press conference were later shared with the media through a press release by the organization’s Public Relations Secretary, Md. Jahangir Hossain Apon.

Following the conference, the Association of Wedding Event Management Bangladesh organised a comprehensive training program titled “From Passion to Profession.” The initiative aims to develop skilled professionals in event management and wedding planning.

Organizers stated that the course, “Professional Wedding Event Planning Workshop: From Passion to Profession,” will provide hands-on training and create opportunities for participants to work directly in major weddings and corporate events across the country. It will also help participants build capabilities for international engagements.

Among those present at the event were Senior Vice President Md. Nazmul Islam, Vice President Raziya Haque Konok, General Secretary Salfin Anwar Rafi, Joint General Secretary Md. Somel, Organizational Secretary Md. Rubel Mahmud, Office Secretary Abdullah Al Mamun, Treasurer Md. Morsalin Sani, Women Affairs Secretary Bitasta Ahmed, and Sports & Cultural Secretary Md. Raihan Rahman.

Mentors participating in the program included Fairin Farid, Raziya Haque Konok, Anika Azam, Bitasta Ahmed, Md. Morsalin Sani, Sanila Ainab, Nahian Ibnat, and Abdullah Al Mamun.