DHAKA, Nov 18, 2022 (BSS) - Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Association (KBAA) held its annual event known as KOICA Alumni Night– Strengthening Friendly Ties between Bangladesh and Korea on Thrusday in the capital.

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Korean ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun, Country Director, KOICA Bangladesh Office Young-Ah Doh and KBAA President and Member (Secretary), Planning Commission Nasima Begum spoke on the occassion, among others, a press release said here today.   

Speaking on the occasion, Palak emphasized on KOICA's continued support in the ICT sector and making it a priority sector which remarkably contributed to building Digital Bangladesh.
 
The Korean ambassador mentioned how the Korean government recognizes Bangladesh as an important partner in the region.
 
KOICA’s Country Director highlighted KOICA’s projects achievements under bilateral, multilateral, NGO and Public Private Partnership programs aligned with its priority sectors of education and skill development, transportation and public health.

The event featured Korea’s renowned K-Pop performance by winner of K-POP World Festival Bangladesh 2022 from the only Korean cultural community in Bangladesh and presentations on the yearly activities carried out under KBAA and knowledge sharing session on hands-on Korean experience regarding KOICA’s Master’s Degree Scholarship Program.
 
KOICA commits to contributing to Bangladesh’s vision 2041 by focusing on its thematic programs on Enhancing Efficiency of Public Service by establishing Digital Public Health system by providing Quality of Health and Medical Services  and Developing Skillful Human Resource.