Call for actions to mastering AI and robotics for a smart Bangladesh

GREAT Talks 2 ends

The second season of GREAT Talks, a part of the GREAT Campaign initiative taken by the UK government to promote the country internationally, has recently been held in 4 different locations of Dhaka and Sylhet city with an intense focus on robotics and artificial intelligence. The lecture series focused on areas most pertinent to Bangladesh changing dynamics, including the application of AI in different industries as a contribution to Smart Bangladesh. The GREAT Talks 1 focused on climate change and its impact.
The GREAT Campaign promotes the UK as a tourism, education, and business hub for excellence. It also provides financial support for students to pursue education in the UK through scholarships, for example, the GREAT Scholarships and Women in STEM Scholarships. Through the experience of studying in the UK, Bangladeshi students return to unlock wide-ranging collaborations, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
The GREAT Talks 2 lecture series, in partnership with the British Council, was held from 10-14 February 2024. The sessions were held at the British Council Fuller Road Auditorium- Dhaka; Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) – Sylhet; Metropolitan University Sylhet and BRAC University (Dhaka).