A day long international seminar on “Mechatronics and Industry 4.0 : Practice-oriented Education and Training for Employment” was held today August 4, 2019 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated the seminar. The Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering of DU in cooperation with Festo Didactic SE, University of Bremen, Germany and Sincos Engineers Limited has organized this seminar.
Chairperson of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering of DU Prof. Dr. Lafifa Jamal presided over the inaugural function while Science and Technology Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman addressed it as the chief guest. Member of UGC Prof. Dr. Md. Sazzad Hossain and Prof. Dr. Bibhuti Roy of the University of Bremen, Germany also addressed the inaugural session. Assistant Professor of DU Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Department Dr. Shamim Ahmed Deowan delivered keynote speech. Assistant Prof. Dr. Sejuti Rahman conducted the program.
Science and Technology Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman said the government of Bangladesh is relentlessly trying to produce skilled human resources in the country. He urged the scientists and professionals to come forward with their knowledge, recommendation and advices in this regard.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman stressed the need for strengthening relationship between academic institutions and industries to attain sustainable technological advancement in the country. He hoped that this seminar would play an effective role in this regard.
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(Md. Rafiqul Islam)
Deputy Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka
A day long international seminar on “Mechatronics and Industry 4.0 : Practice-oriented Education and Training for Employment” was held today August 4, 2019 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU). Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated the seminar. (Photo: DU PR Office)