Huawei showcases broadband tech

Chinese telecom vendor Huawei Technologies yesterday started a four-day roadshow to demonstrate the latest mobile and fixed broadband technologies.
Hasanul Haq Inu, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on the post and telecommunication ministry, inaugurated the roadshow at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel in the city.
Inu said the future of the country lies with the technology.
The government plans to digitise all its offices as well as educational institutions. The high-speed internet is required for all these activities, he said.
Inu urged the government to waive all kinds of taxes and tariffs from import of telecom equipment as well as SIM tax.
The roadshow, “Smart Mobile Broadband for Transformation”, showcased Huawei's equipment related to broadband services.
Huawei's CEO for Bangladesh Baker Zhou said Huawei is consistently committed to introducing world-class telecom technologies to educate and train more communication experts.
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Xianyi also spoke.