Mr. Ichiguchi Tomohide, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Wednesday has visited the (B-JET) Bangladesh Japan IT Engineer Training Program and B-MEET (Bangladesh Miyazaki ICT Engineers Educational Training) programs.
The Career and Placement Center (CPC) of North South University had arranged an event on this occasion. Mr. Komori Takeshi, Senior Representative of JICA along with Ms. Mahbeen Ara, Administrative Assistant, JICA were also present at the event.
The B-JET training program was initiated as JICA’s Technical Cooperation in 2017 and succeeded to NSU and the University of Miyazaki through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), North South University and The University of Miyazaki (UoM) on 1st October 2020.
JICA's partnership training program, the Bangladesh-Miyazaki ICT Engineers Educational Training Project (B-MEET) was established in 2022. The B-MEET program grooms students in the Japanese language, technical IT, and business etiquette.
Professor Mohammad Khasro Miah, Director of the Career and Placement Center (CPC). Dr. Miah has given an intriguing speech and commenced the program.
Mr. Tomohide Ichiguchi expressed his delight at witnessing the success of the B-JET and B-MEET during his visit to the B-JET center.
He further added that this training program would open avenues for a student to secure a job after graduation in a Bangladeshi company that seeks to do business with Japanese companies. He also communicated with the trainees and encouraged them to work hard and take advantage of the training provided by the programs to enhance their skills and contribute to the growth of the ICT sector in Bangladesh and Japan.
Mr. Tomohide Ichiguchi enlightened the trainees about the JICA’s unwavering support with his warm and friendly speech.
JICA's partnership training program, the Bangladesh-Miyazaki ICT Engineers Educational Training Project (B-MEET), aims to enhance the abilities and competencies of Bangladeshi undergraduate students with the ultimate objective of establishing economic ties between Japan and Bangladesh.
Professor Mohammad Khasro Miah, Director of the Career and Placement Center (CPC) said, the visit held immense significance, not only for North South University but also for the broader bilateral relationship between Japan and Bangladesh, as it served as a crucial step towards fostering greater collaboration and cooperation in education and other critical areas.
