Bangladesh Telecentre Network launched in Dhaka
Bangladesh Telecentre Network (BTN), a coalition of telecentre practitioners in Bangladesh, was formally launched in Dhaka on December 6, 2007. Chief Advisor to the caretaker government Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed, attending the event as chief guest, made formal announcement of launching of ‘Mission 2011’ at Bangladesh China Friendship Convention Centre. “I consider this initiative by BTN as a timely one in the context of our development priorities,” Fakhruddin Ahmed said in his speech. BTN eyes to set up 40,000 telecentres across Bangladesh by 2011, which would coincide with fortieth anniversary of the country’s independence. Dr Fakhruddin in this regard, felt: “The target to set up 40,000 telecentres in Bangladesh by 2011 is ambitious but certainly achievable if pursued with pragmatism and vigour.” Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, chairman of BTN presided over the inaugural sessin while Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury, vice chancellor of Brac University presented keynote speech.
