The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

Huawei, the global leader in next generation telecommunication network, signed an agreement yesterday with Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) at the Winter Garden of Dhaka Sheraton Hotel.

Under the agreement, Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd will donate US$3 million (Tk 21 crore) GSM equipment to BUET for building up a full-fledged GSM Lab in EEE Department for the purpose of hands on practice as well as research and development.

The company provided the equipment as a part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Wonder Wang, Deputy Chief Representative, Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd and Prof Dr Aminul Hoque, Head of EEE Department of BUET signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides.

Education Adviser Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest while Special Assistant to Chief Adviser for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Prof M Tamim was present as special guest.

Prof Dr AMM Safiullah, Vice Chancellor of BUET attended the programme.

It is believed that with the help of Huawei's advance technology, this joint lab and training centre will help Bangladesh to develop technically sound telecom experts.

It may be mentioned that Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd also donated data communication equipment worth Tk 5 crore to BUET in December 2007.