Palak opens online workshop on blockchain in order to avoid gathering
A two-day online workshop on blockchain technology begun today to build up the capability of the youths to participate in the Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh scheduled for April 16-18.
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak inaugurated the web workshop, being conducted by the Hong Kong Blockchain Society and facilitated by Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh (BCOLBD), said a news release.
Convener of BCOLD Professor Dr. M Kaykobad and coordinator Habibullah N Karim also spoke at the web function.
A complete of 157 teams comprising 459 students of 15 universities are taking part in the two-day webinar on Blockchain technology.
Lauding the organizers for introducing such a new approach of holding an exercise program online during coronavirus challenges, Palak needed continuing the actions enjoying the technological advantages ensured by the federal government during its journey towards Digital Bangladesh.
He said through holding Blockchain Olympiad in the country, the federal government is bringing give attention to the brand new wave of young talents dealing with most impressive blockchain solutions in Bangladesh.
“We are extremely hopeful about the online blockchain workshop which would help develop the capability of our young talents on blockchain technology,” Palak said.
Dr. Lawrence Ma, president, and Gabriel Chan of Hong Kong Blockchain Society are conducting this workshop that may donate to the youth’s capacity development on blockchain technology and help enhance the quality of their project submissions for the Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh.
Dr. Kaykobad said the very best 20 teams from the BCOLBD will be mentored to further improve their quality and capacity as blockchain professionals and the most notable five teams will get cash awards.
The BCOLBD may also sponsor for participation in the International Blockchain Olympiad which is likely to be held in Hong Kong sometime in July this season, he added.
Habibullah N Karim said senior academicians and industry captains provides intensive mentoring in order that they prosper and bring glory for Bangladesh.
The registration is open till March 31 and interested participants are encouraged to join through the BCOLBD website, he added.
Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh is a tripartite initiative between the ICT Division of Bangladesh Government, Academia and ICT Industry.
Source: www.theindependentbd.com
