Ericsson Bangladesh today announced a sponsorship of US$ 25,000 to set up an Internet Learning Centre (ILC) at Banani Model School under a programme established by the Cyber School Foundation (CS).
The Banani Model School ILC will be equipped with nine computers, two colour printers, a digital camera and other peripherals and hardware. Ericsson will also support and maintain the centre’s Internet broadband link for the next three years as well as providing two full time instructors to provide training programmes at the centre.
The Banani Model School is one of the many semi-government schools in Dhaka that provides low cost education for children from low-income families.
Ericsson Bangladesh’s country manager Rafiah Ibrahim says: “We are happy to have been afforded the opportunity to participate in the CS’ ILC programme and to help Banani Model School to set-up an ILC. This project is an apt example of Ericsson’s commitment towards Bangladesh and its people. We believe in investing our resources to contribute and create a positive difference in the society we operate in. This project will help bridge the digital divide and provide equal opportunity for underprivileged students to acquire necessary ICT skills and knowledge for their future.”
According to Rafiah, this sponsorship project is consistent with Ericsson’s philosophy in providing equal opportunity and investing in human competence and knowledge development.
“Ericsson regards human development as an important aspect of ensuring future progress and success. All Ericsson offices around the world, including Bangladesh spend a substantial amount of its annual budget to provide training to develop and enhance the competence levels of its local staff to help them meet their professional goals as well as their personal skills and knowledge.
As the first foreign company to establish operation in Bangladesh, Ericsson sees enormous potential in the country. The company is committed to help the country achieve its aspirations. In order to realise this potential, it is important for the country to prepare and develop the skills and knowledge of its human capital. In this information age society, ICT skills are critical and the best place to start is by exposing the youngsters to the technology from the early age.” she explained.
The State Minister of the Expatriate Welfare & Overseas Employment Ministry, Major (Retd) Md. Quamrul Islam says: Having this facility located at schools with underprivileged students will allow them to have the much needed exposure and training on computer skills, which is one of the fundamental factors to be successful in today’s technology-driven world.
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ABOUT ERICSSON BANGLADESH:
Ericsson AB, Bangladesh started its operation in the country in 1997. With a staff strength of 160, it is presently the country’s largest end-to-end telecommunications solutions provider with complete in-country expertise and support team.
ABOUT CYBER SCHOOL FOUNDATION:
Cyber Schools, Bangladesh (CS) is a Non-Profit Organisation aims to bring together the best ideas, opinions, and resources on education & community development issues - through the use of Information Communications Technologies (ICT). This program is designed to bring technology within reach of children who would otherwise be unable to access the Internet and to benefit from the learning opportunities it offers. CS is currently in the process of setting up four more ILCs across Bangladesh and hopes to reach out to 50 schools or more over the next two years.
