Bangladeshi team to compete in Huawei’s Tech4Good final

A Bangladeshi team consisting of four university students has qualified to compete in the final round of the Huawei Tech4Good competition.

Over 70 teams across the globe submitted their projects to qualify for the final round.

After being screened by the expert judges' panel, one Bangladeshi team earned its place in the top 11 and qualified to compete in the final round scheduled to be held on January 5.

The local team is participating in this final with their project titled "FloodNOT", according to a statement.

Team FloodNOT consists of four members from different universities -- Lazib Sharar Shaiok from BRAC University, Md Sajid Altaf from Islamic University of Technology, Mehreen Tabassum from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, and Mohammad Iftekher Ebne Jalal from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology.

This project focuses to solve the flood problems in urban areas with the use of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Internet of Things.

"It's very prestigious for the nation that its young adults are so talented that they achieved their place in the Huawei Tech4Good finals for two successive years," said Jason Li, board member of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited.

"This proves this land boasts immense potential and can safely rely on the youth to continue its prosperous journey."

The winning team of the competition will join the Mobile World Congress 2023, and Huawei will bear all the necessary expenses to facilitate their journey as a reward.

Besides, they will receive a one-on-one 60-minute consultation with Huawei executives and participate in the Catalyst Bootcamp Mentorship programme, on top of winning prize money of $20,000, including winner certification and other rewards.