Shawdesh desk:
Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen attended the handover ceremony on the school and college premises.
Upon arrival, the ambassador and his colleagues were warmly welcomed by the teachers and students waving the national flags of Bangladesh and China.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Yao noted that China and Bangladesh enjoy a history of friendly exchanges stretching over a thousand years.
The Smart Classroom would open a window of science and technology and build a bridge of information for the youths in Sylhet, he added.
He encouraged the students to cherish their youth times and study hard, to contribute to the realisation of “Smart Bangladesh” and the promotion of China-Bangladesh friendship.
Sofir Uddin High School and College Principal Md Roshid Ahmad appreciated the Chinese embassy for the donation of the Smart Classroom.
The ceremony concluded with excellent traditional arts performed by the students.
Ambassador Yao inaugurated and inspected the Smart Classroom equipped with technological solutions and support by Huawei.
Md Jasim Uddin, additional divisional commissioner of Sylhet, Song Yang, economic and commercial counselor of the embassy, Zhang Jing, political director of the embassy, Ke Changliang, president of Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh, Pan Junfeng, president of Huawei South Asia and CEO of Huawei Bangladesh, together with more than 1000 teachers and students attended the event among others.
