Career and Placement Center (CPC) of the North South University (NSU) successfully hosted the Completion Report Ceremony of the B-MEET and B-JET Programs, a press release said Tuesday.
The event celebrated the growing partnership between Bangladesh and Japan in advancing education and equipping young professionals with global skills.
The program began with a welcome address byProfessor Mohammad KhasroMiah, Director, CPC, NSU. The closing ceremony of the B-JET program featured a vibrant cultural performance showcasing the friendship between Bangladesh and Japan, alongside heartfelt testimonials from B-JET trainees who have secured employment opportunities in Japan.
A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of a magazine celebrating the enduring friendship between the two nations. Another significant milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between North South University and ShinkyoShuppanshaKeirinkan Co., Ltd., Japan, emphasizing collaborative growth and educational excellence.
Fumikatsu Homma, Managing Director of ShinkoshuppanshaKeirinkan Co., Ltd., Japan, highlighted the strong bond between Bangladesh and Japan, emphasizing the collaboration’s role in equipping young professionals with global skills. Speeches from distinguished guests, including HidenariNagayama, Deputy Mayor of Miyazaki City, Noriaki Okada, President of Miyazaki IT Plus, and Yasuhiro Akashi, COO of BJIT Inc., underscored the importance of cross-cultural understanding, technological advancements, and the trainees’ adaptability in bridging cultural and professional gaps.
In a ceremonious exchange, the Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh presented the JICA Award to NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul HannanChowdhury, who, in turn, conferred NSU Awards upon JICA, JETRO, UoM, BCC, B&M, Miyazaki IT Plus, and BJIT for their contributions to the B-MEET and B-JET initiatives. Additionally, Certificates of Appreciation were jointly presented by NSU and UoM to contributors from Bangladesh and Japan.
IchiguchiTomohide, Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh, and H.E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan, praised the programs for fostering international collaboration and empowering young professionals. H.E. IWAMA stated, “The level of IT, young talented generation in BD is very high individuals in the ICT sector, where many are emerging as rising stars. To contribute not only to the industry but to the whole Bangladeshi nation, now it is the time to effort our Japan-Bangladesh collaboration to bring our partnership and Bangladeshi ICT sector to new heights, driving the Bangladeshi ICT sector forward. To achieve this, the Japanese government wants to facilitate collaboration between industry, academia, and government stakeholders.”
Vice-Chancellor of NSU Professor Abdul HannanChowdhuryNSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul HannanChowdhury emphasized the importance of global partnerships, saying, “Through cultural interactions and knowledge exchange, we can broaden perspectives and promote a more harmonious world. I would also like to thank the Japanese industries that have extended their support through various projects with this university.”
The event concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks from Ms. Yasue Yoshinari, Director and Vice-President of the University of Miyazaki, Japan.B-MEET, B-JET
