Multimedia and Creative Technology (MCT) Department of Daffodil International University (DIU) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 9 future unicorns of Bangladeshi companies under Bangladesh Association of Software Information Services (BASIS) aiming to bring together innovative entrepreneurs to connect and interact with industry leaders impacting the Metaverse, Gaming, and NFT Space and bring together some of the brightest minds, game changers, and business professionals from all around the world.
Professor Dr. Md. Fokhray Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology (FSIT) and Dr. Mohammad Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar (In-Carge) were present in the MoU signing ceremony as the chief guest and special guest respectively. Dr. Shaikh Muhammad Allayear, Head, Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology (MCT) of Daffodil International University and all concerned Head and CEO’s of the respective organizations signed the MoU today on September 04, 2022 at International Conference Hall of the university at Daffodil Smart City. The MoU signing companies with MCT Department Dreamerz Lab, Softalogy Limited, Bangladesh IT Institute, Singularity Limited, Dhrubok Infotech Services Ltd., Debug Bd Ltd.), Angular Esports Limited, Bangla Puzzle Limited and Riseup Labs.
Day long program included 5 seminars on “Opportunities for Bangladesh”, Case study of instant gaming portal, Esports opportunity in Bangladesh, NFTs, more than just your Web3 identity and Journey into Metaverse. The seminars were conducted by Ershadul Hoque, Chairman, BASIS Standing Committee on Games, XR & NFT and CEO of Riseup Labs, Tanvir Hossain Khan, Director, BASIS and Founder & CEO of Dreamerz Lab, Mohammad Abdul Majid (Chairman & CEO, Bangla Puzzle Limited), Md Shahriar Mobashir (CEO, Angular Esports Limited), Mr. Nibras Abdullah Karim (NFT Enthusiast) and Md. Zakir Hossain, (Director, Softalogy Limited), A. M. Mohibur Rahman, (CEO, Bangladesh IT Institute), Zafir Shafiee Chowdhury, (Chairman, Singularity Limited), Ashiq-Uz-Zoha, (Managing Director, Dhrubok Infotech Services Ltd.) and Sanzar Adnan Alam, (CEO, Debug Bd Ltd.).
In the seminar, experts shared their knowledge, success stories and case studies on Games, Extended Reality (XR) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) with the audience. Mr. Md. Sanzer Adnan, CEO, Debugs BD Limited and Co-chairman, BASIS Standing Committee on Games, XR and NFT said that the demand for games, XR and NFT in the local and global market is increasing day by day but compared to our skilled manpower is very limited, global market. In order to survive in the international market due to the demand in this sector, Bangladesh has to face various challenges he added in his speech.
Mr. Tanvir Hossain Khan, Director, BASIS and Chief Executive Officer, Dreamerz Lab Limited presented a case study on XR and Metaverse Industry, highlighting the global demand for XR and Metaverse industry and highlighting the position of Bangladesh in it. Discusses in detail the use of virtual avatars and metahumans. He also highlighted the steps taken by BASIS on Games, XR and NFT and invited all the universities to visit BASIS SoftExpo held on November 22-26, 2022.
Mr. Mohammad Abdul Majeed, Chairman & CEO, Bangla Puzzles Limited presented his case study about the instant gaming portal mojargames.com. Discusses the local market needs of instant gaming portals in detail. In addition to discussing his future plans with mojargames.com and career opportunities for skilled manpower. Mr. Md. Shahriar Mobashwir, CEO, Angular e-Sports Limited said details about e-Sports in his speech, highlighted the global demand for e-sports and also discussed how Angular eSports Limited contributes to the eSports industry. Mr. Nirbas Abdullah Karim (NFT Enthusiast) in his speech highlighted Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) and Web3. Introduction to NFT and Smart Contracts, the utility of NFT, real-life use of NFT as SAAS license and potential of NFT in Bangladesh.
The seminar was open to all students of Daffodil International University. The seminar was attended by prominent members of the Standing Committee on Basis Games, XR and NFTs and was also connected online. Finally, in the closing speech, Mr. Shaikh Muhammad Allayear, Head of the Multimedia and Creative Technology Department, said that he thinks this seminar will play a very important role for those who are interested in establishing their careers in Games Development, XR and NFT. It may be noted that this year the Standing Committee on Basis Games, XR and NFT is planning to organize more events on a larger scale. Mr. Toufiq Elahi Plaban was present as member-secretary in charge of the BASIS Secretariat.