GP partners to JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit

Grameenphone (GP) has supported the “JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo and CYE Award 2023” as the esteemed telecom partner.

The two-day event started on Friday at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, showcasing a myriad of activities and sessions which centred around the much-desired smart transition of Bangladesh and its various aspects, said a press release.

As a pioneer in the industry, Grameenphone has been playing a pivotal role in realising the “Smart Bangladesh” vision. With unwavering commitment, it has led the way by conducting successful 5G trials across all divisional cities of the country last year.

The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Chairman of BTRC, Shyam Sunder Sikder, at the GPHouse. During the trials, Grameenphone achieved an astounding speed, surpassing the capabilities of 4G. These remarkable achievements have laid a solid foundation for smart citizenry and governance through unparalleled 5G connectivity.

In its relentless pursuit of progress, Grameenphone acquired the maximum allowable 60 MHz spectrum reflecting the organisation’s strong commitment to creating digital possibilities for people across the country, along with modernising the network, rolling out new towers, and gradually deploying additional spectrum in the last year. Beyond infrastructural investments, it has actively collaborated with government entities, ministries, a2i, and other divisions, as well as private organisations, to foster a thriving ecosystem. As a socially responsible brand, Grameenphone has embraced its role as a smart enabler and is actively contributing to the nation’s growth.

The Smart Bangladesh Summit provided a unique platform for connecting with like-minded individuals, exchanging innovative ideas, exploring new pathways, and assessing the readiness for a smarter Bangladesh in the future. This event was open to young entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, policymakers, and industry experts alike. The summit encompassed four engaging sessions focusing on the four pillars of Smart Bangladesh. Grameenphone’s CEO, Yasir Azman participated as a panelist in one of the initial sessions. Blending profound insights, he emphasised the crucial role of smart citizens in leveraging their ICT knowledge for future development and growth.

Yasir Azman said, “Being a smart nation naturally presupposes the basic requirement of connectivity, an aspect Grameenphone wholly embodies.”