A seminar on Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2016 was held yesterday at United International University (UIU), jointly organised by UIU Career Counseling Canter and Women in Digital Bangladesh. Prof Dr M Rezwan Khan, vice chancellor of UIU presided over the ceremonies, while Obaidul Quader, the Minister of Ministry of Rood Transport and Bridges, was present as the chief guest and Selima Ahmad, president of Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shameem Ahsan, president of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), Dr Yasmeen Haque, professor, department of physics of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, A K M Fahim Mashroor, CEO of Bdjob.com and Abul Khair Patowary, chief adviser of Women in Digital were present as the special guests. Obaidul Quader stressed the need for equal rights of men and women across all political parties in the country. Prof Dr M Rezwan Khan, vice chancellor, UIU said the main objective of this event was to inspire women empowerment through technology alongside building women networking. The seminar was held from January 28 till March 8 with 32 teams from different universities taking part. Finally, 13 teams went on to the grand finals. The winning team was awarded with Tk 25,000, first runner up with Tk15,000 and second runner up was awarded with Tk10,000.
Friday, June 05, 2026
