Bangladesh and China sign agreement to establish technical research centers
Bangladesh-China MoU Boosts Technical Tech Education
- Bangladesh and China signed an MoU to enhance technical education, technology training, and engineering research cooperation
- Three collaborative platforms including a vocational training and language skills center were inaugurated at the summit
- The initiative integrates online data and modern technology to turn youth into a world-class skilled workforce
In a major bid to advance science, engineering, and technology-driven education, Bangladesh and China have partnered to establish state-of-the-art training and research facilities. On Friday, August 28, local time, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two nations during the 'China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference' organized by the Jiangxi Provincial Government and Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University in Jiangxi Province, China.
The MoU was signed by Md. Dawood Miah, Secretary of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division on behalf of Bangladesh, and Professor Zheng Pengwu of Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University representing China. Minister of Education, Primary and Mass Education Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milan, and Prime Minister’s Education Advisor Dr. Mahdi Amin were present during the ceremony. The partnership covers technical training programs, bilingual instructional materials, industry-academic links, online research, specialized engineering visits, and practical technology education.
It was stated in a press release that three joint technology platform centers were also inaugurated at the event. The 'China-Bangladesh Vocational Teacher Training Center' was launched by Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milan and Fan Honghui, Deputy Director of the Jiangxi Provincial Education Department. The 'Bangladesh Vocational Education Research Center' was unveiled by Dr. Mahdi Amin and Professor Pei Hongwei. Additionally, the 'Bangladesh Chinese Language Plus Skill Development' center was inaugurated by Secretary Md. Dawood Miah and Professor Zheng Pengwu.
These platforms are expected to create transformative opportunities in technology-driven teacher training, online curriculum development, practical engineering education, and skill-based employment.
During the event, the Education Minister stated that Bangladesh's youth would be transformed into a globally competitive workforce through modern technical skills, practical engineering, and technology. The Education Advisor emphasized that turning scientific knowledge into skills, and skills into employment opportunities remains the core objective of this historic agreement. Representatives from 19 universities in Jiangxi Province and industry leaders attended the conference.
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