EEE department organizes seminar on “Smart City"
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) of IUB organized a seminar titled “The Importance of Smart City” on November 17, 2022.
The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB), the International Fire, Safety and Security Expo 2022, Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence, IEEE IUB Student Branch, IEEE Industry Applications Society IUB SBC and the Office of Industrial Relations, SETS, IUB.
Mr. Monuwar Iqbal, Founder and CEO, Pridesys IT Ltd. was the Keynote Speaker. He also took part in a panel discussion with Mr. Zakir Uddin Ahmed, Joint Secretary General, ESSAB; Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak, Professor, Department of EEE, IUB; and Engr. Md. Monzur Alam, Director, ESSAB. The speakers talked about the importance of enhancing the growth and capacity building of the fire safety, security, and integrated systems industry in Bangladesh. They also talked about the current scenario and future challenges for building smart cities.
The seminar aimed to combine different streams of knowledge in this field to develop interest and create awareness among students. More than 40 students and faculty members participated in the discussion. Dr. Mustafa Habib Chowdhury delivered the vote of thanks.