Call to utilize benefits of IT

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Science and Technology Minister Architect Yeafesh Osman urged women as well as the young generation to come forward to develop the country utilizing the benefits of Information and Technology (IT).
“Women empowerment through IT is very important and time befitting,” he said this on Thursday while addressing as the chief guest at the Grand Finale of WE CAN-Daffodil Apps Fellowship 2016 at Daffodil International University auditorium in the city.
The minister said the role of women in development sector is remarkable whether it may be in play ground, garments sector or even in armed forces.
WE CAN, Bangladesh and Daffodil International University jointly organised the fellowship programme for a young talented group who would develop an apps on women rights’ issue.
Dhaka Residential Model College became Champion while North South University achieved the second position in the fellowship programme.
WE CAN, Bangladesh Chairperson Advocate Sultana Kamal, DIU Board of Trustees Chairman M Sabur Khan and Emeritus Professor Dr M Lutfar Rahman, among others, were present on the occasion.
Sultana Kamal said “We want to build such type of Apps which ensure women empowerment and also will assist empowering women utilizing IT expertise and talent of our young generation through this fellowship programme.”

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