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Huawei, RedDot team up to develop Bangladesh cloud market
Huawei Technologies Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Robi's ICT-focused subsidiary RedDot Digital to develop the cloud ecosystem in Bangladesh and facilitate the private sector from across the industries to explore business prospects.
Hasib Mustabsir, CEO of RedDot Digital, said: "We are very excited to work with Huawei to support the digital transformation of the enterprise sector of the country."
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"Cloud solutions are well known around the world for their ability to optimise costs and bring efficiency to business operations."
Pan Junfeng, CEO of Huawei Technologies Bangladesh, said: "We have versatile cloud solutions and intelligent cloud networks to serve enterprises, traditional and digital banks, medical institutions, educational institutions, and so on."
"As an ICT partner of Bangladesh for 23 years, I am very proud to ensure that Huawei will continue its effort to help Bangladesh reap the benefits of digitalisation."
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BIPSS & Cosmos sign MoU on holding roundtable talks on urgent issues
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) and Cosmos Foundation Bangladesh have signed a MoU to jointly host a series of roundtable discussions on issues of national, regional and international interests.
President of BIPSS Major General ANM Muniruzzman (retd) and Founder of Cosmos Group Enayetullah Khan recently signed the cooperation agreement representing their respective side.
The BIPSS-Cosmos deal will focus on cooperation, the mutual exchange of information, the improvement of events, seminars, research and academic programmes.
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BIPSS is a non-party, non-profit organization and independent think tank devoted to studying peace and security issues related to South and Southeast Asia.
Cosmos Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Cosmos Group that provides strategic insights and policy solutions for Bangladesh’s journey toward a better future.
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BCI, SME Foundation tie up for capacity building of small, medium industries
Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has tied up with SME Foundation to jointly work towards development and capacity building of the small and medium enterprises across the country.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two organizations at a function at the SME Foundation office at Agargaon on Thursday.
BCI president Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) and SME Foundation managing director Dr Md Mofizur Rahman signed the deal on behalf of their respective sides. SME Foundation Chairperson Dr Md Masudur Rahman was present on the occasion.
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Addressing at the function, Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury said that BCI has been the sole chamber in the country body representing the entire industrial sector.
“It has been working towards removing all sorts of bottlenecks against industrialization. BCI has already launched an initiative to create new entrepreneurship, develop micro, small and medium industries and improve the light engineering and agro-based industries.
He said the lack of skilled manpower and efficient managers have become the major obstacles in the development of the industrial sectors.
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“Most of the new entrepreneurs have to leave their venture within the first 2-3 years because of the lack of efficiency in marketing and due to inadequate financial credit support,” he said adding that the BCI will now provide training to the entrepreneurs to improve their efficiency and capability.
He said the BCI believes that through the partnership with the SME Foundation, it will be possible to raise the contribution of the industrial sector to 60-70 percent to the economy.
The Chairperson of SME Foundation said, "We appreciate the initiative of the BCI.
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“The partnership between the BCI and SME Foundation can work together to eliminate existing problems in the SME sector with development and capacity building,” he added.
This MoU will further accelerate the work of the BCI and SME Foundation in development and capacity building of the small and medium industrial sector, he hoped.
BCI director Nazmul Anwar, secretary general Dr Ordhendu Shekhar Roy and Deputy Management of SME Foundation Salahuddin Mahmud, Md Nazim Hasan Sattar, general Manager Farzana Khan and other officials of both sides were present on the occasion.
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Banglalink signs MoU with BRACU to facilitate students’ skill development
Banglalink has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC University (BRACU) to facilitate students’ skill development.
Banglalink Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer Monzula Morshed and BRAC University Registrar Dr David Dowland recently signed the MoU on behalf of the organisations, according to a press release.
It will enable the students to learn from the top professionals of Banglalink and get the opportunity to become a part of Banglalink’s valued programs.
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Monzula Morshed said, “We strive to empower talented youths with a view to building them as future leaders of the country. BRAC University graduates have always shown outstanding prospects in different sectors. Banglalink is very pleased to play a facilitating role in helping them advance their skillsets further.”
BRACU Registrar David said, “Our students should be given the opportunity to equip themselves with digital skills required to succeed in today’s world. We are confident that they will greatly benefit from Banglalink’s skill development programs. We thank Banglalink for making us a preferential partner for this collaboration.”
Under this agreement, BRAC University students will get the scope to join Banglalink's youth empowerment programs such as learn from the leaders, learn from the startups, campus to corporate, career Bootcamp, club collaboration, on spot internship and job assessment, strategic assistant program, advanced internship program, campus ambassador program, womentor program, and ennovators program. They will also study Banglalink's cases as part of their university curriculum.
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Ayesha Saeed, Head of Talent Management, Banglalink, Eshanee Sadhukhan, Talent Management Lead Specialist, Banglalink, and Tahsina Rahman, Joint Director, Campus Life, BRAC University were also present at the signing ceremony.
KUET partners with Huawei to set up ICT academy
The Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has teamed up with global ICT infrastructure provider Huawei to set up an ICT academy.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between KUET and Huawei in Khulna Monday.
Under this agreement, a special training centre will be set up at KUET. Huawei will provide online training materials and courses through its learning platform to the KUET students.
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This academy will also train KUET teachers as Huawei-certified trainers. After finishing the training, KUET teachers will train students in this ICT academy. Students will be able to get training on the latest ICT technology through this ICT academy.
Professor Quazi Sazzad Hossain, vice-chancellor of KUET, said: "Developing a sustainable ICT talent ecosystem is essential for continuing our growth and overall progress. Huawei has contributed greatly to the ICT ecosystem of Bangladesh."
"Huawei has been working with both the government and individual entities to create an ecosystem that will nurture ICT talents in Bangladesh. This ICT academy partnership is also part of our continued commitment to preparing the youth for the future world," George Lin, president of Enterprise Business Group at Huawei Bangladesh, said.
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Huawei initiated ICT Academy, a school-enterprise cooperation project, in 2013.
At the moment, there are 1,500 such ICT academies run by Huawei in more than 90 countries around the world, including Pakistan, Zambia, and China, according to a media statement.
Earlier, Huawei partnered with BUET to set up the Huawei BUET ICT Academy, which is already operational.
It is expected that the Huawei KUET ICT academy will open new doors for the students to build sustainable careers in the ICT sector.
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BGMEA, Kuhu to take Bangladeshi culture, heritage to global arena with garments
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with noted fashion designer Kuhu Plamondon to explore the opportunity of exporting garments linking rich culture and heritage of Bangladesh with fashion.
On behalf of the BGMEA, its President Faruque Hassan inked the agreement which aims to collaborate on developing high-end fashionable garments blending local culture and heritage and taking them to global customers, said the BGMEA on Saturday.
BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali, Directors Barrister Vidiya Amrit Khan, Md. Imranur Rahman and Neela Hosa Ara were also present at the MoU signing ceremony.
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As per the understanding, BGMEA and Kuhu Plamondon will collaborate to inspire the embedding of Bangladesh’s culture and sourcing materials to produce high-end products.
The collaboration aims to build capacity building of the local weavers so that they can use their craftsmanship to design international standard apparel maintaining the quality.
It will explore the usage of indigenous materials for manufacturing export-oriented apparels.
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The art and culture, symbol, motif, color etc. of Bangladesh will be embodied into the apparel so that it can be used to explore the untapped business opportunities.
The usage of sustainable and natural materials in the design and manufacturing will be promoted so that it can fulfill the increasing demand of eco-consciousness among the western buyers.
BGMEA and Kuhu Plamondon will jointly work to develop an iconic brand image of Bangladesh to aid the export of Bangladeshi culture.
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BGMEA and Kuhu Plamondon will jointly organize workshop for garment factories and local artisans to impart training on developing designs where local textiles and motifs will be used to create a line of fashionable clothing to fit the new generation.
The collections will be promoted, particularly through fashion show and exhibitions, buyers’ presentation and digital marketing to create brand awareness.
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FBCCI keen to enhance trade ties with Brazil; two MoUs signe
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is keen to develop broader trade relations with Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America.
As a part of this initiative, the apex trade body of the country has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Rio de Janeiro Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sao Paulo Chamber of Commerce; two of the country's most influential trade organizations.
FBCCI President Md. Jashim Uddin on behalf FBCCI signed the MoUs during the visit to Brazil as entourage of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam, said the trade body on Saturday.
The signing between Rio de Janeiro Chamber of Commerce and Industry and FBCCI took place in Rio de Janeiro, the second capital of Brazil on July 20 and Sao Paulo Chamber of Commerce inked the MoU in Sao Paulo, the port city of the country on July 21.
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State Minister Shahriar Alam, Bangladesh Ambassador to Brazil Sadia Faizunnesa and President of Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce Shahriar Ahmed also witnessed the MoUs signing ceremonies.
Earlier, the FBCCI President has had meetings with Apex Brazil, the country's Trade and Investment Development Agency and the main industry representative organization National Industry Confederation (CNI).
Issues related to bilateral trade and investment potentials, challenges, and the way forward were discussed in the meetings.
The FBCCI President expected the visit will facilitate exchange of delegations in future and bolster bilateral trade relations.
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“Bangladesh now needs to explore and expand new markets. Diversification of export baskets has become essential. Therefore, establishing trade ties with Brazil, the 10th largest economy of the world will add new dimensions to Bangladesh’s export earnings, as well as help expand its footstep in other countries of South America”, he added.
BGMEA, Deshifarmer to offer fresh food to RMG workers at fair prices
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Deshifarmer have signed a memorandum of understating (MoU) to provide apparel workers with fresh produce at fair prices.
As per the deal, Deshifarmer, a tech-based supply chain for fresh produce, will deliver farmers' fresh produce to canteens, grocery shops and the workers of registered member factories of the BGMEA.
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The objective is to ensure that garment workers get the best food at the best price while farmers also get a fair price for their produce.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Deshifarmer Chairman Sumaiyah Mousinin inked the agreement, a media statement said Thursday.
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Bangladesh, Argentina to strengthen economic ties; MoU on FOC signed
Bangladesh and Argentina want to strengthen the relations on all fronts including a robust trade relation with opening of an Embassy of Argentina in Dhaka soon.
Bangladesh and Argentina on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) at State guesthouse Padma.
The MoU was signed in presence of Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, by Sabbir Ahmed Chowdhury, Secretary (West), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh and Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, Undersecretary of Foreign Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.
"It is a good and important day for our relations," Caludio told reporters after the signing ceremony.
He said they are "actively considering" possibilities of opening an Embassy here. The process I think will finish by next year. We are considering it very actively."
The Undersecretary said there are lots of possibilities and it is important to have more exchange and cooperation in commercial area.
He said Bangladesh economy has grown significantly over the past decade and Argentina is glad to see Bangladesh’s growing economy.
Foreign Secretary Masud Momen said Bangladesh-Argentina relations are very deep and the two countries are celebrating 50 years of relations. "We had a very good meeting."
He said they have some plans to strengthen the relationship and to take it forward with more exchanges.
PTA with Bangladesh
Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives Hugo Gobbi has suggested signing of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and MERCOSUR, the Southern Common Market comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The ambassador said the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations might take a long time whereas PTA takes a much shorter period, according to FBCCI.
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Bangladesh, Portugal to sign MoU to establish direct shipping links
Bangladesh and Portugal are working to connect the two countries through direct shipping links to create new prospects for fast, cost-effective and reliable shipping for the Bangladeshi exporters while sending regular consignments to Europe by sea.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has expressed his satisfaction on the progress achieved towards signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Chattogram Port Authority and Leixoes Port Authority for the establishment of direct shipping link.
He also expressed satisfaction over the progress towards formation of a working group for the timely implementation of the MoU and assured his full support in this regard.
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The State Minister received the Leixoes Port Authority delegation, led by the President of its Board of Directors Eng. Nuno Araújo at the Embassy during his current visit to Portugal.