Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited has inaugurated its annual programme of ‘Seeds for the Future 2020 in Bangladesh’, said a press release.
State minister for information and communication technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak attended the inaugural ceremony held virtually as the chief guest.
Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited CEO Zhang Zhengjun initiated the inaugural ceremony.
‘Seeds for the Future’ is a flagship CSR programme of Huawei which is designed to develop local ICT talents and thorough transfer of knowledge.
The programme is also a long-term CSR activity dedicated to the top stem subject and information and communication technology students worldwide.
In Bangladesh this year, students from Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology, and Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology will be participating in the programme.
Two best students from the final undergraduate year from each university will be chosen based on their performances to attend a five-day online programme of cultural and technological training from the Huawei Headquarters of China (Beijing and Shenzhen).
On the launching of the programme in Bangladesh, Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, ‘Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme is such a programme which is equipping youth with ICT skills for their own development.’
‘Besides, this will aid them in helping the country to achieve the Vision of Digital Bangladesh 2021. Thanks to Huawei’s efforts, we can be very sure that such initiatives will spark their innovative mind, and they can mitigate future shocks or pandemics like COVID 19 in a better way,’ he said.
Seeds for the Future started in Bangladesh in 2014.
Source: https://www.newagebd.net/article/113870/huaweis-seeds-for-the-future-2020-inaugurated-in-bangladesh