GAZIPUR - At the RoboFusion 1.0-National Robotics Festival held at the University of Frontier Technology, Bangladesh, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam stressed that sustainable technology-driven development is achievable only when the country's youth lead the change. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, he emphasized that the knowledge, integrity, creativity, and patriotism of students are the greatest strengths of tomorrow's Bangladesh.
Faqir Mahbub, who is also the Science and Technology Minister, outlined the government's vision to transform young people from mere users of technology into innovators. He said, "Our main goal is not only to bring technology to people's doorsteps, but also to create an environment where young people will transform themselves from users of technology into innovators of technology."
The minister highlighted the government's focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, innovation, research, startups, and skilled human resource development. He noted that one of the major goals of national development is to build a knowledge-based, technology-driven, and innovation-oriented economy. To achieve this, skilled human resources, research, innovation, and the creation of technology-based entrepreneurs are essential.
Faqir Mahbub Anam urged universities to go beyond teaching and degree awarding, advocating for them to become centers of research, innovation, technology development, and Industry-Academia cooperation. He observed that the world is undergoing unprecedented technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence, robotics, automation, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, cybersecurity, semiconductor technology, and quantum computing shaping the future economy, industry, education, and employment.
The minister praised the event organized by the University of Frontier Technology, Bangladesh, for providing students with hands-on technology education, research, robotics, innovation, and entrepreneurship opportunities. He reiterated the government's commitment to building skilled and time-befitting human resources through digital technology and artificial intelligence, ensuring no section of society is left behind.
