Bangladesh can largely be benefitted from the trade potentials in Finland, especially penetrating its exports as the economy of the European country is extensively big for high per capita income of US$46,550.
Finland is one of the most developed countries with 5.21 million people but in terms of area, it is 3 times more than Bangladesh (338,424 sqkm) and per capita income US$46,550 means 22 times than rising Bangladesh.
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman, Daffodil International University (DIU) and Daffodil Family said this at a keynote speech at Bangladesh-Finland Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BFCCI) Annual Summit held at Opinmäki, Espoo in Finland recently.
The topic of Dr. Khan’s presentation was: “Academic collaboration between Bangladesh and Finland: How both countries can be mutually benefited”, where relationship between Bangladesh and Finland, as well as, business prospects, contribution of present government of Bangladesh, bilateral ties, policy and development in higher education and science, scope for Bangladeshi students in Finnish universities, possible academic cooperation, emergence of private universities, research, globalization, technology, DIU Model in Education and entrepreneurship development, scopes for DIU and Finnish universities, role of NRBs in Finland were covered.
Since inception, Daffodil International University is focusing to explore opportunities in European universities for DIU students and graduates,. Sabuir Khan said.
More than two hundred representatives from business firms, academic institutions as well as Finnish ministries and over 20 Finnish companies/universities such as Nokia Networks, Fortum, Wärstilä, Reima, Tieto, Kone, Aalto University etc. participated in the event; and discussed the bi-lateral business potential and academic collaboration between Bangladesh and Finland. By this networking, Daffodil will be able to explore multiple benefits in the near future.
Veronika Honkasalo, Member of Parliament of Finland was present on the occasion as the Chief Guest, whereas Sayma Razzaki, First Secretary, Bangladesh Embassy, Stockholm, Sweden was the Special Guest. Kamrul Ahsan, President, BFCCI provided the Welcome Speech. Among others, Tommi Salaspuro, Honorary Consul General, Bangladeshi Consulate General; Birgit Nevala, Director Finnpartnership’s Programme, Finnpartnership; Göran Richardsson, Regional Director, Sales, South Asia, Wärtsilä Energy Business; Petri Alava, CEO, Infinited Fiber Oy; Janne Heinonen, Watermaster, Finland were present as the speakers of the event.
