Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today highlighted the importance of innovation-driven industrial development, expressing hope that recognizing the achievements of researchers and entrepreneurs would inspire the broader community of innovators. Speaking as the chief guest at a recognition and award ceremony organized under the Bangladesh Industry Research Development and Innovation (BIRDI) initiative, the minister welcomed the initiative of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) to acknowledge the contributions of researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to the industrial sector.
The event, organized by SICIP under the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, formally recognized selected researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs for their innovative achievements and significant contributions to industrial development. Finance Division Secretary and SICIP National Program Director Dr. Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder attended the program as a special guest. In his speech, he noted that the BIRDI initiative, implemented by the Finance Division with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to develop practical and industry-friendly solutions to enhance productivity, strengthen international competitiveness, and build a strong foundation of skilled human resources.
Qingfeng Zhang, Country Director of the ADB Bangladesh Resident Mission, reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to continuing its long-term and strong partnership with the Bangladesh government to achieve the goals and objectives of the program. SICIP Additional Secretary and Executive Program Director Mohammad Walid Hossain delivered the concluding remarks and vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the distinguished guests, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs selected under the BIRDI initiative and all participants for their cooperation in making the event successful. The BIRDI initiative is a flagship effort aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s industrial capabilities through industry-oriented research and innovation.
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Q: What is the BIRDI initiative? A: The Bangladesh Industry Research Development and Innovation (BIRDI) initiative is a program designed to strengthen Bangladesh’s industrial capabilities through industry-oriented research and innovation. It aims to develop practical and industry-friendly solutions to enhance productivity, strengthen international competitiveness, and build a strong foundation of skilled human resources.
Q: Who organized the recognition ceremony? A: The recognition ceremony was organized by the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) under the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance.
Q: What is the role of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the BIRDI initiative? A: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides support to the BIRDI initiative, helping to implement the program and achieve its goals and objectives. ADB’s Country Director for Bangladesh reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to continuing its partnership with the Bangladesh government.
Q: What were the key outcomes of the recognition ceremony? A: The key outcomes of the recognition ceremony included formally recognizing selected researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs for their innovative achievements and significant contributions to industrial development in Bangladesh. The event also aimed to inspire the wider community of researchers and innovators engaged in technological advancement across the country.
