Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has called on Qatar Charity to support the integration of technology education in the country’s madrasa system, aiming to equip hundreds of thousands of students with skills in areas like computer programming and artificial intelligence.

Speaking during a meeting with Qatar Charity’s Acting CEO, Nawaf Abdullah Al Hammadi, on the sidelines of Earthna Summit in Doha, Prof. Yunus praised the organization’s ongoing humanitarian work in Bangladesh, including orphan sponsorship and LPG distribution for Rohingya refugees.

Highlighting the enthusiasm of madrasa students to embrace new technologies, Prof. Yunus said, “We will most welcome any support for the madrasa students. They are quick learners and will grasp these skills rapidly.”

He proposed that Qatar Charity work directly with madrasas to help modernize their curricula and introduce tech-based learning. In response, Al Hammadi acknowledged the charity’s existing support for life-skill and livelihood programs in several madrasas and assured that the proposal would be seriously considered.

The discussion also addressed continued aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar. Prof. Yunus urged Qatar Charity to sustain its LPG distribution program and expand support in education and healthcare for the refugee community.

He placed particular emphasis on empowering female students, calling for increased support for girls’ education within madrasa institutions.

Additionally, the two leaders explored potential collaboration in microfinance.

Prof. Yunus invited Qatar Charity to partner with private microfinance institutions in Bangladesh to further efforts in poverty alleviation.