According to the National Skill Development Authority Act, 2018,  the National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) is to conduct all activities including formulation, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of uniform training programs with the aim of creating skilled human resources through planning and coordinating  skill development based on the needs of the national and international labor market. has been established. The National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) has started activities from February 2019 with the aim of fundamental structural changes in the skill development ecosystem in Bangladesh under this Act and the National Skill Development Rules-2020 issued in its wake. NSDA has three bodies – the Authority, the Executive Committee and the Governing Board. The Chairman of the Governing Board is the Hon'ble Principal Adviser and the Chairman of the Executive Committee is the Principal Secretary to the Principal Adviser.

Responsibilities and functions of NSDA

According to the National Skill Development Authority Act, 2018, one of the tasks of the National Skill Development Authority is- 1) Formulating the National Skill Development Policy, Strategy and Action Plan, 2) Coordinating all skill development programs conducted by various ministries/departments/organizations and private and NGO levels, 3) To monitor and evaluate activities related to formulation and implementation of training curriculum for all training institutions with the aim of creating skilled human resources, 4) Establishment of sector-wise skill database, 5) Accreditation of prior experience of skills, 6) System of quality improvement, certification and mutual recognition of institutions. 7) Formation of Industry Skills Council and providing necessary support, 8) Strengthening industry linkages, 9) Registration of all skill development training institutes, 10) Promotion of skills including making recommendations regarding utilization of National Human Resource Development Fund. Attracting more youth in skill development/training through outreach.