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UNESCO Dhaka Office joins virtual inauguration ceremony of project - “Bridging the Digital Education Divide to Reduce the Gap”
Across the world the COVID19 coronavirus has disrupted schooling and education Similar to many other countries in Bangladesh all education institutions are currently closed presenting an unprecedented challenge to learners parents teachers and caregivers all over the country
UNESCOs aim is to ensure that learning never stops and that no one is left behind To achieve this and to reach each and every learner it is imperative to use a mix of distance learning information and communication technologies including TV and radio as well as digital and mobile devices that allow learners to access lessons and learning materials from home
Huawei Bangladesh a member of the UNESCO Global Education Coalition has partnered with Bijoy Digital to provide digital solutions to TT Boys High Schools in Dhaka and other schools in Bangladesh to facilitate distance learning The twoyear initiative Bridging the Digital Education Divide to Reduce the Gap under which Huawei Bangladesh will provide tablet devices with the Bijoy Digital App along with Internet connectivity to selected schools was successfully launched during a virtual inauguration ceremony on July 8 2020 Mr Mustafa Jabbar Minister PTD Ministry of Posts Telecommunications and Information Technology Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh attended the ceremony as the chief guest
On behalf of UNESCO Ms Beatrice Kaldun Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh presented congratulatory remarks Other speakers and highlevel guests included Mr Zhang Zhengjun CEO Huawei Technologies Bangladesh Limited Ms Jasmine Jui CEO Bijoy Digital as well as Ms Halima Begum Head Teacher TT Boys High School
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