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BdREN and BUFT Hold Strategic Meeting to Enhance Digitalization in BUFT

  • Nov 13
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On November 12, 2024, a significant meeting took place between the Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) at the BUFT Campus in Turag, Dhaka. This collaborative discussion aimed at exploring BdREN's digital services, focusing on tools that can accelerate digital transformation in the academic environment of BUFT.

BdREN's delegation, led by CTO Ekhlas Uddin Ahmed, included key figures such as Manager of HR, Admin & Business Development Biplab Chandra Mahanta, NOC Engineer and eFile Expert Abu Naser Md. Nafew, and Senior Software Engineer Amitosh Gain. Representing BUFT were Pro Vice Chancellor for R&D Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Controller of Examinations Prof. Dr. Md. Sanaullah, Chief Financial Officer M. Nazmul Hossain, Head of CSE Department Biman Barua, and IT Manager Siddhartha Sundor Mondol.

BdREN presented several core digital services available and implementable for BUFT, including the "eFile" and "Certificate Verification System," designed to streamline administrative processes. Discussions also touched on increasing BUFT's current bandwidth usage and exploring BdREN's eduroam service as a value-added benefit. Both institutions acknowledged their existing agreements for Internet services and eFile, with BUFT expressing satisfaction, particularly with the internet bandwidth provided by BdREN.

The meeting highlighted a shared vision for stronger collaboration to advance digital capabilities at BUFT and beyond. Both BdREN and BUFT anticipate increased cooperation in the future, aligning with BdREN's overarching mission to support digitalization in Bangladesh's education and research sector, fostering a "Researchers' Heaven" for academic growth and innovation.

 

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