The Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023 will be inaugurated Thursday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the capital's Agargaon. This three-day fair will introduce the latest innovations and future technological trends with industry partners and visitors. The Huawei pavilion will be equipped with multiple breakthrough innovations in different frontiers like 5.5G, enterprise business solutions, Huawei cloud, and digital power. Read more: Specialised knowledge-sharing centre: Huawei Bangladesh Academy launched in Dhaka Demo sites of smart ports and digital power solutions will also be available for the audience.  Apart from these, the visitors can join quizzes every two hours and win attractive prizes. Huawei Bangladesh Facebook page has also announced a separate quiz campaign.  Majian, chief technical officer of Huawei Bangladesh, said: "Our pavilion, themed 'Stride to 5.5G,' will bring diverse cutting-edge technologies to the fair,  including 5.5G, robotics, smart port, smart education, Huawei Solar PV solution, Cloud service and more."

The host country Qatar is putting huge efforts to make the upcoming FIFA World Cup event a success. With modern technologies and innovative options, Qatar 2022 World Cup is going to be one of the most exciting world-class events in soccer history. From advanced stadium cooling tech to digital content for the visually impaired, fans are sure to be amazed. Keep reading to know about some incredible technologies that will be seen in Qatar FIFA Football World Cup 2022. Remarkable Technologies to Use in Qatar World Cup 2022 Football fans will get to see the following technologies in the FIFA World Cup that they have never seen before. Advanced Stadium Cooling Tech Seven of the eight stadiums scheduled for the 2022 World Cup are equipped with Advanced Cooling Technology that will ensure an optimal temperature in the stadium for players and spectators in the gallery.  As there will be thousands of fans, the air temperature inside the stadium will be in bearable condition so that no one feels suffocated while enjoying the game. However, Stadium 974 will have to use this tech as it is located near the coast and has enough ventilation. There will be an energy station next to the stadiums, from which cooler water will be sent into a pipeline to the event venue. Once the water reaches the venue, cold air will be sent to the field and spectator seating areas. Read Stadium 974: FIFA's Qatar World Cup 2022 brings world's first transportable stadium Use Of Renewable Energy Qatar is hoping to establish a carbon-neutral soccer tournament. That’s why it’s using renewable energy options at stadiums wherever possible, such as solar panels for lighting that have been installed around the stadiums and parking lots. Some of the energy-efficient technology you will see are- Led Lighting The stadiums in Qatar World Cup will use LED lighting that is energy efficient and lasts longer. Moreover, the color-changing LED lights will be used during the opening and closing of matches to show different kinds of effects. Building Envelope The Qatar World Cup Stadiums are designed in a way that will help to consume about 40% less energy than other stadiums around the world. The uses the “building envelope” design, which minimizes energy uses. Retractable Roofs This kind of roof can slide forward or back depending on the weather’s demand. Therefore, in warm weather, the roofs can slide back and give ample space for airflow. As a result, the stadium will remain cool. Smart WIFI and Charging Stations Qatar installed ElPalm shading wind turbines around the stadiums, which generate electricity using bifacial photovoltaic panels and solar panels. As a result, you can sit under the shade and connect your phone wirelessly or through the USB port for fast charging. In addition to that, ElPalm will also work as a WIFI hotspot. It will incorporate mist cooling, advertising, lighting, surveillance cameras, and speakers too. Read Qatar Travel Guide: Best Places to See, Amazing Things to Do Technology for People with Disabilities and Limited Mobility This event will be “the most accessible World Cup in FIFA’s history.” The Supreme Committee will provide features for people with disabilities and limited mobility to ensure that they can enjoy the tournament just like the usual person. Some technologies for the disabled and limited mobility are: Accessible Qatar 2022 Website Anyone can access the Qatar World Cup website. The Qatar 2022’s site acts as the one-stop platform for all fans, so it has to be available for everyone from the visually challenged to the hard of hearing. That’s why the website is compatible with assistive technologies, such as magnifiers, high-contrast color image descriptions, screen readers, large text, text-to-speech software, font kerning, etc. Digital Content to Aid the Visually Impaired Bonocle is the first and only accessible platform for audiovisual entertainment with transcoding functionalities to support individuals with visual impairments so that they are able to view World Cup 2022 events just like everyone else. Another technology named Feelix Palm will be used in the Qatar World Cup event for visually challenged people. This technology works through tactile palm communicators to use electric impulses to transmit braille-like messages to the visually impaired without restricting their physical movement or hearing. Sensory Viewing Rooms Sensory viewing rooms are being installed in football stadiums for the 2022 World Cup with the aim of offering a safe space and calm environment for young people with autism or sensory processing difficulties. The technologies have been designed to engage their sensory channels with interactive visualization, lighting, bean bags, and other toys. Read Qatar World Cup Football 2022 jerseys: Where to buy online in Bangladesh Techie World Cup Ball The official match ball for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Al Rihla, is an innovative product from Adidas. The match ball contains connected ball technology, which transmits live information to VAR officials to make any sensible decision.  This device will collaborate with FIFA’s new Semi-Automatic Off-Side Technology. The ball features the new Adidas Suspension System in the core of the ball, which includes a motion sensor. Semi-automated Offside Technology This tech will be a useful aid to football referees, helping them make appropriate, speedy, and accurate offside calls during a match. The new camera component of the technology will have 12 HD tracking cameras surrounding the field in addition to the sensor housed within the newly designed Al Rihla ball. The technology will automatically detect that a player in an offside position receives a pass and alert a Video Assistant Referee. Navigation Assistance For those who are new to Qatar, navigating inside or outside the stadiums among crowds can be a challenge. The navigation solution technology called NavBuddy Qatar (navbuddy.qa) will assist users to access partitions, restrooms, food kiosks, theatres, and other places effortlessly.  Additionally, sensors are being placed around Doha to derive real-time information related to transportation, traffic, parking, and taxi services, so that anyone can easily visit places. Read 8 Stadiums of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Words So far, we have discussed some astonishing technologies that will be seen in the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. Some of these technologies have been never used before. This will include advanced stadiums, futuristic footballs, and other techs that are sure to keep fans entertained throughout the entire tournament.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Acting President Shahidullah Azim has said industry-academia collaboration is imperative to meet the future challenges of the apparel industry, especially in the context of fast fashion and disruptive technologies. Partnerships between the industry and academia would be instrumental in producing a qualified and competent workforce for the industry, he added. The BGMEA acting president was speaking at the programme "Towards a Meaningful Industry-Academia Partnership: A Talk on RMG sector's impact on Bangladesh's Rapid Growth and Future Prospects" organised by the Department of Marketing and International Business of the North South University (NSU) Wednesday. Read: RMG export growth to be affected by fuel price hike: BGMEA President The business dynamics in the fashion industry is changing rapidly where the use of technologies is increasing to meet the changing demand of consumers for diversified fashionable products. "The industry-academia linkage is important because our growth depends on our ability to move to diversified products which require complex skills. The job market has to be ready with the required skills to meet contemporary production techniques, product sophistication and fashion trends," Shahidullah said. "From the BGMEA we have also taken several initiatives and one such initiative is the internship programme which will start soon. We would love to collaborate with NSU to involve young talents and let them calibrate their capabilities with the needs and pace of the industry." Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, dean of the School of Business and Economics, Professor ABM Rashedul Hassan, treasurer, Mohammad Tayeenul Hoque, chairman of the Department of Marketing and International Business, Ishrat Jahan Synthia, senior lecturer at Department of Marketing and International Business, of NSU were also present.

A virtual media tour titled "Role of Innovative Technologies in Addressing Agricultural Challenges" has discussed science-based reporting on innovative agricultural technologies, including biotechnology, with media professionals.  The event highlighted the vast potential of  innovative agricultural technologies to improve outcomes for farmers, the environment, and consumers.  The event was held on Tuesday evening. “These new technologies promise to speed up crop development, ensure farmers have access to more sustainable solutions, and give consumers safe, affordable access to food,” said US Embassy Agricultural Attaché Megan Francic.  This virtual tour was part of a series of events to be organized in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. READ: Govt plans to raise agricultural export to US$ 2bn; roadmaps drafted     Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB), a science-based communication and community engagement organization, facilitated.  The tour provided an overview of communication practices in agricultural reporting, as well as the current status and importance of agricultural biotechnology in Bangladesh.   Specific topics included genome editing, productivity, biosafety, food safety, consumption and diversified use, and regulatory challenges. Senior journalists from seven print media outlets attended the media tour.  Media personnel interacted with speakers and shared their views on the status, prospects, and challenges of agricultural biotechnology.  Participating journalists expressed that agricultural news needs to be data-driven and correctly represent the science, and they noted the importance of the media staying updated with the fast-paced innovations in agriculture at the national and international levels. In a session titled, “Agricultural Biotechnology Research and Development: impacts, challenges, and opportunities in Bangladesh,” Dr. Rakha Hari Sarker, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Dhaka and Dr. Aparna Islam, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University, talked about the significance of advancements in agricultural biotechnology and its potential to mitigate the effects of climate change and address “hidden hunger,” or nutrient deficiency. READ: Agricultural Loans in Bangladesh: Banks Offering Loans to Farmers and Farms  They also emphasized the role of the media and communication professionals in disseminating evidence-based information.  Participants also heard from Milon Mia, an eggplant farmer from Bogra District, who spoke about his positive experiences planting genetically engineered crops.

Smartphone brand realme is going to hold a GT 2 series special event to introduce three innovative technologies on December 20.  With the introduction of a new phone from realme’s premium flagship GT 2 realme will be moving into the high-end global market. READ: Daraz 12.12 campaign: Realme announces up to 12% discount Making cutting-edge technologies and trendsetting designs available to the young users has always been a priority for realme. In continuation to it, realm will introduce three new technologies for GT 2 series. The innovations will be in terms of materials, photography and communication.  Realme is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years for the youth. Besides affordable 5G phones, realme will also bring more AIoT products to young consumers as realme has entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy. READ: Realme launches campaign with opportunity to win Tk 1 lakh

Leading global smart device brand OPPO has recently unveiled a series of breakthroughs in smartphone imaging technology focused on upgrades to sensors, modules, and algorithms to enable users to “capture the beauty in life with ease”. It organized 2021 OPPO Future Imaging Technology Launch Event, an online event, to unveil these. Read: OPPO face-to-face servicing: Where ease meets trust Included in these innovations: OPPO’s next-generation RGBW sensor, the 85-200mm Continuous Optical Zoom, Five-axis OIS technology, and next-generation under-screen camera with a series of proprietary AI algorithms. Utilizing these new technologies, OPPO has achieved a great leap in smartphone imaging technology covering various imaging capabilities, including light-sensitivity, zoom capability, stabilization, future product form factor pre-research, and more., said a press release. OPPO’s next-generation RGBW sensor significantly improves light sensitivity by introducing additional white sub-pixels(W), groundbreaking DTI technology, and OPPO’s self-developed 4-in-1 pixel algorithm. Read Realme bags top spot in Bangladesh, marks 100 million sales of handsets globally As a result of these innovations, the new sensor allows for 60% more light to be captured than previous sensors while achieving an up to 35% reduction in noise to deliver much clearer and brighter images in low-light conditions.The new sensor will be commercially released in OPPO products from Q4 2021.

An independent UN human rights expert called for greater scrutiny of emerging digital technologies which she said are being used to uphold racial inequality, discrimination and intolerance.