The 20-year long partnership continues with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK). On 21 April 2024, we signed an agreement to support BSK in their Book Reading Programme that aims to stimulate habit of reading amongst millions of children with the ambition to nurture a thoughtful future generation. Grameenphone have been supporting Bishwo Shahitto Kendro since 2004 in different capacity to support the cause. We are delighted to continue the journey to inspire children form the habit of reading books. This year 16,000 students will receive prizes for their book reading habit. These prizes will be distributed through five prize giving ceremonies in Chattogram, Barisal, Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna.
Expressing gratitude to Grameenphone the Founder and Chairman of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, said “As a result of this collaboration, the reach of the National Enrichment Programme (Book Reading Programme) has expanded, and there has been a significant increase in students' interest in reading and we hope that this collaboration will continue seamlessly in the future”.
Later, Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed also spend some time interacting with some avid GP colleagues at an informal session at the Innovation Lab where he shared some very thought-provoking stories from his life experience and inspired the audience.