Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underscored the need for increasing the speed of internet across the country to boost the existing pace of social development through the use of technologies.
“The government has already signed the agreement of the construction of Bangabandhu satellite. We are trying to make high-powered broadband and submarine cable so that people can get better services,” Hasina added.
She made the remark yesterday after inaugurating Grameenphone’s 3G network at the remote Dohogram area of Lalmonirhat, through a video conference from Ganabhaban with State Minister for Telecom Tarana Halim.
A special ceremony was also held on the Dohogram High School field, where thousands attended.
Praising the use of information technology in the country, Hasina said the government wants to develop the whole country and ensure the welfare of its people by using modern technologies.
Describing various internet-based development activities in the country, the prime minister mentioned rural people are now availing of specialised treatment through tele-medicine service through web cameras installed in upazila health complexes, reports UNB.
Grameenphone introduced its 3G network to Dohogram as part of its initiative to expand mobile network in the former enclaves and remote areas of Bangladesh.
Speaking at the inaugural program at the Ganabhaban, Grameenphone CEO Rajeev Sethi said: “Telecom and internet have the potential to leapfrog the lack of infrastructure and bring about development at a faster pace. With access to 3G services, the people of Dohogram will be able to connect with a Digital Bangladesh.”
Grameenphone also presented a number of desktop computers with internet connectivity to the local Dohogram High School, as part of its corporate responsibility programme.