BU and Alcatel jointly organized a presentation and working session on 'Bridging the Digital Divide: an opportunity for growth for the 21st century' on February 08, 2005. Prof. J R Choudhury, VC BU was the keynote speaker. Mr. Souheil Marine - Digital Bridge Manager: France, Africa, Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Turkey-Alcatel and Cristian Rene Looten - Country Senior Officer for Bangladesh, Alcatel, made separate presentations on "Alcatel and Bangladesh" and "Alcatel and Digital Bridge Initiative". Dr. Yousuf M. Islam Director, Research & Advisory Services BU introduced the speakers to the audience. Alcatel officials, faculty members and the students of CSE department were present