Dhaka: 'Syed Mahmudul Haque ICT and Innovation Lab' and a 'Smart Classroom' have been inaugurated at Dhaka University (DU) Japanese Studies Department here. Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi formally inaugurated the lab and the classroom as the chief guest at a function at the department's auditorium on DU campus today, said a press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Japanese Studies Department Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Al-Mamun presided over the function while former High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India Liaquat Ali Choudhury, Secretary (Bilateral Relations) of Foreign Affairs Ministry Dr. Md Nazrul Islam, and Director of Japan Solartech Bangladesh Limited Syed Samiul Haque were present as special guests. DU Japanese Studies Department Chairman Dr. Lopamudra Malek delivered the welcome address. Faculty members, students, and representatives from Japan-based institutions also attended the program.
Speaking on the occasion, Japanese Ambassador Saida Shinichi emphasized that the modernized lab and classroom, equipped with advanced technology and devices, would play a crucial role in preparing competent graduates. Noting the increasing number of Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education in Japan, he affirmed Japan's ongoing support for the people of Bangladesh.
Saida Shinichi assured that the Japanese government would continue its cooperation in enhancing education and research at Dhaka University. The Japanese ambassador expressed hope that through educational and research collaboration, the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Japan would be further strengthened.
Director of Japan Solartech Bangladesh Limited, Syed Samiul Haque, contributed to the modernization of the lab and classroom. Samiul is the son of Dhaka University alumnus Syed Mahmudul Haque.