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Entrepreneurs have been urged to be prepared to face the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), as it will play a vital role in elevating the socio-economic condition of the Rajshahi region, besides infusing dynamism into its industrial sector.
The agro-based economy of the region is appropriate for facing the challenges of 4IR together with contributing to the country’s economy, Industrial experts and academics observed while addressing a workshop titled “Way Forward for Facing Challenges of 4IR” on Monday.
Bangladesh Entrepreneurs Development Foundation (BEDF) organised the workshop on the closing day of its four-day entrepreneur’s conference and products exhibition on Shishu Academy premises in Rajshahi.
Director of BSCIC Kazi Mahbubur Rahman and its Regional Director Rezaul Karim Sarker addressed the workshop as the chief and special guests, while Deputy General Manager Zafar Bayazid was in the chair.
Prof Muhammad Rokonuzzaman from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology discussed and devised ways and means how to face the challenges of 4IR during his keynote presentation.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Anisul Islam, Director of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Sadrul Islam and BEDF Rajshahi Divisional Convener Laila Nasrin also spoke on the occasion.
Prof Muhammad Rokonuzzaman said Bangladesh is marching towards the fourth industrial revolution. Bangladesh has the capability.
In the process of adopting 4IR technologies, Bangladesh has recently achieved significant growth in various sectors, including the IT services industry as well as healthcare services, he said.
