Annual Event

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Association (KBAA), jointly held its most awaited event of the year known as KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Night 2019 at InterContinental Dhaka on 21st November.

The occasion aimed at deepening ties between the two countries was graced by Mr. Monzur Hossain MP, President, KBAA and Chairman, Rupali Bank Limited, Mr. Md. Nojibur Rahman, Principal Secretary to the Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Nazrul Islam, Secretary, Road Transport and Highways Division & Vice President, KBAA, H.E. Mr. Hu Kang-il, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, Mr. Shahriar Kader Siddiqy, Joint Secretary (Asia, JEC, F&F), Economic Relations Division and Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, Country Director, KOICA Bangladesh Office among other high-level dignitaries.

It featured presentations on KOICA’s e-government Master Plan for Digital Bangladesh and KBAA’s voluntary awareness raising activities and knowledge sharing seminars held this year along with a colorful Bangladeshi patriotic performance by SharkariShishuParibar Tejgaon and instrumental music perforamce by Dhaka International Music Academy.

KOICA’s Country Director, Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, further urged to stand together towards development leaving no one behind for people-centered for peace, prosperity and planet aligned with KOICA’s slogan. He added that since KOICA’s establishment in 1991, the Government of Korea supported over 2,300 Government Officials through capacity building programs in KOICA’s priority areas i.e. education and skill development, transportation, public health and ICT.

KOICA and KBAA held its annual event of the year “KBAA AGM 2018” at The Le Meridien Dhaka on 1^st November, 2018 to share the knowledge and experience acquired in Korea. The main objective was to announce the new KBAA Executive Committee, which is the top administrative body of KBAA.

The Chief Guest of the event, Mr. Asaduzzaman Noor, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs expressed his sincere appreciation for KOICA’s contribution in various sectors of Bangladesh particularly, for advancing its rich culture and heritage. Similarly, Mr. Nazrul Islam, Honorable Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport and Bridges and Mr. Zahidul Haque, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division, who attended as the Special Guests, appreciated the invitational fellowship programs conducted by KOICA and mentioned that Bangladesh is looking towards Korea for its greater role in economic growth in Bangladesh-primarily through Korean investments and economic cooperation.

Mr. Monzur Hossain, Chairman, Rupali Bank Ltd, who is also the President of the association, encouraged the growing relationship between Korea and Bangladesh. He underlined that the KOICA alumni members strengthen and continue to develop a robust bridge between Korea and Bangladesh.

Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Office, warmly welcomed all the government officials and highlighted how KBAA has achieved the remarkable operational success since its establishment. He further mentioned that this year Korea and Bangladesh are celebrating 45^th anniversary of friendship and how KOICA aspires to work towards stronger relationship between the two countries.

The special attraction of the event was a colorful Bangladeshi cultural dance performance by Sharkari Shishu Paribar. Also, six (6) representatives from KOICA Alumni Bhutan (KAB) further glorified this annual event.

The newly formed KBAA’s Executive Committee are mentioned below:

<KBAA Executive Committee- Board Members>

President: Mr. Monzur Hossain, Chairman, Rupali Bank Limited

Vice President: Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Secretary, RHD, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges

General Secretary: Mr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Secretary, a2I, ICT Division

Office & Organizing Secretary: Mr. Muzharul Mannan, Consultant Neurologist & Training Coordinator, IPNA, BSMMU

Treasurer: Mr. Syed Nasir Ershad, Joint Secretary, Finance Division

Joint Secretary: Mr. Md. Forhad Siddique, Deputy Chief, Planning Commission

Cultural & Social Affairs Secretary: Ms. Jharna Jahin, Deputy Superintendent, Department of Social Services

<KBAA Executive Committee – Advisors>

Mr. Zahidul Haque, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division

Mr. Md. Bazlur Rashid, Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration

Mr. Ataul Haque, Project Director, Fire Service & Civil Defense

<KBAA New Executive Committee- Sectoral Members>

Health Member: Mr. Subhash Chandra Sarker, Additional Secretary, Health Services Division, MoHFW

Health Member: Ms. Shaheen Akhter, Director, IPNA, BSMMU

Transportation Member: Mr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Additional Secretary, Road Transport and Highways Division

Transportation Member: Mr. Md. Lokman Hossain Mollah, Deputy Director, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

ICT Member: Mr. Md. Rezaul Maksud Jahedi, Director, Joint Secretary, Department of ICT

ICT Member: Mr. Mohammad Manir Hossain, Project Director, e-Government Master Plan, BCC, ICT Division

Education Member: Ms. Dil Afroz Bint E Asir, Assistant Director, Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education

Education Member: Mr. Abul Mohammed Mokter Hossain, Sr. Assistant Chief, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Association (KBAA) held its annual event of the year “KOICA Alumni Night 2017” at The Westin Dhaka on 8th November, 2017 to share the knowledge and experience acquired in Korea.

The Chief Guest of the event, Mr. Asaduzzaman Noor, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs expressed his sincere appreciation for KOICA’s contribution in various sectors of Bangladesh particularly, for advancing its rich culture and heritage. Similarly, Mr. Zahidul Haque, Additional Secretary (Asia Wing Chief), Economic Relations Division who attended as the Special Guest, appreciated the invitational fellowship programs conducted by KOICA that have rigorously pursued over the years emphasizing that Bangladesh, like Korea, can also reach the status of a developed country in the near future.

H.E. Mr. Ahn Seong-doo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh who is also the Chief Patron of the association, encouraged the growing relationship between Korea and Bangladesh. He underlined that the alumni members strengthen and continue to develop a robust bridge between Korea and Bangladesh.

Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Office, warmly welcomed all the attendees and highlighted how KBAA has achieved the remarkable operational success since its establishment. He further mentioned that the total member of KOICA Alumni consisting of Bangladeshi government officials and experts reached more than 2,000 indicating the association’s growth.

The event featured colorful Bangladeshi patriotic dance performance by Sharkari Shishu Paribar Tejgaon and presentation on Korean experience sharing of KOICA’s fellowship program on emergency and rescue response. Additionally, KBAA’s voluntary awareness raising activities and capacity building knowledge sharing seminars held in 2017 were also displayed at the occasion along with voluntary fund raising session by alumni members to support the Rohingyas.

Finally, the grand affair came to an end by encouraging closing remark by Mr. Monzur Hossain, President of KBAA and Chairman, Rupali Bank Limited.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Association (KBAA) held its highly anticipated annual event of the year known as “KOICA Alumni Night 2016” at Lakeshore Hotel on 24th November, 2016 to celebrate and strengthen the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Korea.

Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, State Minister of ICT Division, as chief guest, Mr. Md. Nojibur Rahman, Chairman, National Board of Revenue, as special guest, His Excellency, Mr. Ahn Seong-doo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, Country Director, KOICA Bangladesh Office and Mr. Monzur Hossain, President of KBAA and Chairman, Rupali Bank Limited kindly graced the grand night with their valuable presence. Moreover, the guest list consisted of high level government officials from various ministries of Bangladesh.

Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for KOICA’s contribution for supporting and further advancing Bangladesh’s vision of ‘Digital Bangladesh by 2021’. Similarly, Mr. Md. Nojibur Rahman, who is also a KBAA member, appreciated the knowledge sharing fellowship programs conducted in Korea emphasizing that Bangladesh, like Korea, can also reach the status of a developed country by 2041.

Mr. Joe Hyun-Gue, Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Office, warmly welcomed all the attendees at the event and highlighted how he was extremely pleased to observe that KBAA, “under its current management is taking several initiatives in terms of socio-economic development by organizing meaningful events annually for the sustainability of diverse sectors in Bangladesh.” He further mentioned how Korea became a member of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee on 25th November, 2009 which marks as a significant day in Korea known as “Development Cooperation Day”. This is a huge milestone for South Korea as it officially changed its status from being a recipient country to a donor country.

His Excellency, Mr. Ahn Seong-doo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh delivered a congratulatory speech that encouraged the growing relationship between Korea and Bangladesh. He also stressed that it is acting as a platform to help uphold a close partnership of Korea and Bangladesh, “KBAA members are the representatives of both Bangladesh and Korea helps to maintain the bilateral relationship for sharing knowledge”. KOICA recognizes Bangladesh as one of its most vital partners in the region and endeavors to increase exchanges in its priority sectors such as skill development, transportation, public health and ICT (Digital Bangladesh) for better collaboration between two countries. The total member of KOICA Alumni reached more than 2,000 till date.

The event featured Korea’s renowned K-Pop dance performance, a famous Bengali folk song sung by the KBAA members and a presentation on KOICA’s Capacity Improvement & Advancement for Tomorrow Program titled “Multi-year Competency Enhancement of Diagnosis and Treatment of ASD for Child”. Additionally, a video presentation focusing on capturing several capacity building fellowship programs held in Korea was also displayed at the occasion.

Finally, the event came to an end by encouraging closing remark by Mr. Monzur Hossain, President of KBAA and Chairman, Rupali Bank Limited followed by handing over commemorative gifts to all the members of the association who made the event a huge success.

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