Business Desk :
Mobile service operator Grameenphone (GP) has completed 25 meaningful years, playing an imperative role in the development of Bangladesh through its contributions as the digital connectivity partner.
Standing at its silver Jubilee, Grameenphone feels honoured for its contributions to Bangladesh and aims to continue to make a difference in the coming years, as the company believes the time is now to march forward with digital connectivity, said a press release.
The company aims to become a digital telco and contribute beyond connectivity marking the silver jubilee of its operation in Bangladesh and the first Asian operation of Telenor at a media meet on Saturday, at Intercontinental Dhaka. Grameenphone, CEO, Yasir Azman; CMO, Sajjad Hasib; CTO, Rade Kovacevic; CCAO (acting), Hossain Sadat; Nafees Anwar Choudhury, Head of Marketing, AKM Al Amin, Head of Network Service, and respected media personnel graced the event. Grameenphone’s Head of Communications, Khairul Basher, moderated the event.
Yasir Azman reiterated the company’s commitment to a rural first approach since 1997 to becoming the most loved telecom brand in the country. He also mentioned first customer Village Phone lady Laily Begum who stood exemplary to millions in overcoming the odds with a payphone service, and the story of Shubir Nokrek of Madhupur forest, which not only changed his life with connectivity but also created opportunities for the indigenous Garo community people which is exemplary of the possibilities 4G connectivity can unleash.
“A nation that rose from the ashes – Bangladesh has made significant strides to become a land of possibilities today. We are truly humbled as a change agent to Bangladesh over the last 25 years. Our role has become imperative in the digitalization of 51 years strong Bangladesh in the pursuit of becoming a self-sustained, digital economy. On this momentous occasion I want to thank all our predecessors, colleagues for their unwavering commitments, efforts, the government, all our partners, retailers, distributors, stakeholders, shareholders and most importantly – our customers and the entire nation – for having faith in Grameenphone through and through.
