Huawei, the world's leading ICT solutions provider, has announced 10 outstanding ICT talents from five renowned universities of Bangladesh.
The champions have been announced in a virtual gala event on 'Seeds for the Future 2020' held recently with Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury as the chief guest, says a statement.
The event began with the welcome speech by Chen Mingjie (Jay), Vice President, Huawei Asia Pacific Region, while Beatrice Kaldun, Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, was present as special guest.
Zhang Zhengjun, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd., and other officials of Huawei along with the champions joined the event.
A total of 500 students took part in the selection phases, and from there, 10 champions have been selected based on their CGPA (Cumulative Grade Points Average), spot examination and their presentation on new technology and innovative companies.
Huawei has been organising this event in Bangladesh for the last five years.
Traditionally, the chosen students would go to China for a study trip for two weeks. However, due to Covid-19, the training has been shifted to an online programme.
The five-day online programme will consist of compulsory courses, live-streamed sessions with Huawei experts and guest speakers, elective courses, and self-learning about Chinese culture.
The core curriculum will cover 5G, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and many more. On the other hand, the elective courses might vary from the digital economy, industry trends to leadership skills.
The Seeds for the Future 2020 champions are Afsara Benazir and Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (CSE Department), Tasnia Sultana and Abdullah Al Miraj from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (EEE Department), Rabeya Tus Sadia and Amit Karmakar from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (CSE Department), Adiba Tabassum Chowdhury and Arifur Rahman from Dhaka University (EEE Department), and Faria Rahman and Foyez-ul Islam from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (EEE Department).
