NILG launched UP Training Modules (Foundation Training Modules for UP Secretaries and Theme Specific Training of Trainers manuals for facilitators, trainers, URTs etc.) in collaboration with Swiss Development Cooperation Agency (SDC) and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, Bangladesh at the successful completion of SHARIQUE Project (SDC mandated project). The launching ceremony was chaired by senior Secretary Mr. Helal Uddin Ahmed, Local Government Division. Honorable minister, ministry of Local Government Rural Development & Cooperatives Mr. Md. Tazul Islam, MP. was the chief guest and HE Ms. Nathalie Chuard, Embassy of Switzerland, Bangladesh was the special Guest. The launching ceremony was held in 30 January 2021 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Bangladesh. Honorable minister was also inaugurated the first e-learning course on “UP Five Year Planning” for the UP Secretaries in the said event. 30 UP secretaries registered in this first batch and the duration of the course will 20 days. These Training of Trainers manuals and foundation training modules will enhance service provision, transparency of the Union Parishad’s activities and accountability towards the citizens of Bangladesh. NILG and Swiss Government will continue their bilateral relation in near future.