A seminar titled "Sheikh Hasina's Homecoming: Incredible Development of Communication System" was held today at the Abdus Salam Auditorium of the National Press Club.
Organized by the Education, Research, and Development Forum of Bangladesh (ERDFB), the event celebrated the 43rd anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh, according to a press release.
The seminar focused on the remarkable advancements in the country's communication infrastructure under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership. The chief guest, Professor Dr Syed Anwar Hossain of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), emphasised the transformative impact of Hasina's return on May 17, 1981. He noted that her leadership has been pivotal in Bangladesh's recognition as a development model globally.
Keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Md. Hadiuzzaman from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), highlighted the extensive developments in the communication sector. Under Sheikh Hasina’s government, over 10,000 km of new highways and numerous railway expansions, including the construction of 1,131 new bridges and 14 flyovers, have been completed. These projects have enhanced connectivity and facilitated socio-economic development across the nation.
The event was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Sajjad Hossain, member of the Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) and president of ERDFB. He underscored Bangladesh's progress in the fourth industrial revolution under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, urging students to engage in scientific studies to further this development.
Special guests included Professor Dr. Soumitra Shekhar Dey, Vice Chancellor of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Sitesh Chandra Bachar, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University, and Professor Dr. A. R. M. Solaiman, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Maulana Bhasani University of Science and Technology.
The seminar underscored the critical role of Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming in propelling Bangladesh towards a future of prosperity and technological advancement.