Chinese embassy initiates smart classrooms in Chandpur

Chinese embassy in Bangladesh handed over the first smart classroom equipped with the latest smart education solution from Huawei under a friendship project for talent development.

As the very first initiative, Chandpur Government Technical School and College located at Shologhar has been equipped with advanced learning solution that will allow the teachers and students to have advanced onsite and online teaching and study platforms.

An inauguration ceremony for this pilot launch has been organised at the college today with the presence of Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni as the chief guest and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen as special guest, according to press release.

Besides, Pan Junfeng, CEO of Huawei South Asia, Md Mahbubur Rahman, principle in charge of Chandpur Government Technical School & College, and other high officials from all relevant entities graced the event with their presence.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said, "I commend this initiative taken by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh and Huawei South Asia. The use of technology within these smart classrooms will enable enhanced learning experiences for students, equipping them with crucial ICT skills."

"I believe, this project will facilitate the learners to eventually take Bangladesh to great heights," the minister said.

The Chinese ambassador said, "As a good friend and good neighbour of Bangladesh, the Chinese government and people have regarded education as one of the key areas of bilateral cooperation."

China is also one of the top destinations for Bangladeshi students to study, he said adding that over 14,000 Bangladeshi students are studying in China.

"Chinese embassy has initiated the Higher Vocational Education Program with Bangladesh since the year of 2018, we will provide more opportunities for Bangladeshi students to study in China and further deepen the friendship between the two countries," the ambassador said.

"On the other hand, Chinese enterprises like Huawei have diligently undertaken corporate social responsibilities (CSR) in this country to improve people's well-being and promote social development in Bangladesh. This smart classroom is another cooperation between two countries and a contribution of Huawei to Bangladesh under the testimony to expand," he added.

Pan Junfeng, CEO of Huawei South Asia, said, "China-Bangladesh Friendship Donation Project holds the potential to revolutionise education in Bangladesh."

The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh donated whole smart classroom solutions including two Idea Hubs (Huawei's Interactive Whiteboard) whole classroom WIFI coverage, online learning platforms with abundant ICT course-related materials like videos, online courses and educational contents to Chandpur Government Technical School and College.