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25 October, 2008
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Jeeon received Manthan Award 2008
Jeeon-IKB has received the Manthan Award South Asia 2008. In the category "e-Enterprise and Livelihood" jeeon received the "Best e-content for Development" award. In a conference at New Delhi last night at around 7.00pm BDT this award has been given. Mr. Masum Billah, Head, Knowledge Management Division received this award on behalf of D.Net. more |
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D.Net Pallitathya Model is used as a case study in GEM workshop.
D.Net recognizes that poverty is multidimensional and that lack of access to information
is one reason why poor people are unable to help themselves out of poverty. In
Bangladesh, many of the poor do not generally have access to information sources like
the television or the radio. They also cannot afford to buy newspapers and most are
illiterate. more |
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Congratulations to Dr. Debapriya, Co-founder of D.Net for becoming new president of Unctad-TDB
Congratulations to D.Net co-founder and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh in Geneva ambassador Debapriya Bhattacharya for unanimously electing as president of the Trade and Development Board (TDB) of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) for one year. more |
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Workshop on Resource Mobilization
D.Net (Development Research Network) organised a workshop on Resource Mobilization (RM) under its Human Resource Capacity Building Programme on September 09-10, 2008 at D.Net. Mr. Mahmud Hasan, Head of Theme 5 facilitated the workshop. more |
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National seminar on “Negotiating Trade Agreements: How to Make it Pro-Poor”
D.Net organised a national seminar on “Negotiating Trade Agreements: How to Make it Pro-Poor” at BRAC Inn at 3pm-6pm on 06 September 2008 in cooperation with Oxfam International. more |
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Launching Ceremony of ICT based Literacy Primer
31 August, 2008 at BRAC Centre
An ICT based Educational Material of UNESCO entitled as “Nari O Naksha” has been launched on the last 31 August, 2008, in BRAC Centre. The content of this education material has been made by a Development Organization D.Net. more |
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Dr. Ananya Raihan, selected as a member of National Task Force on ICT
Dr. Ananya Raihan, Executive director of D.Net is selected as a member of National Task Force on Information and Communication Technology by an official notice of Chief Advisors Office on August 25, 2008 (Ref: Chief Advisor's Office Notice:42.34.07.00.02.2008-485, Dated:25-08-2008). |
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Refreshers Training on “Local Language Content Development’’
D.Net (Development Research Network) has conducted a refreshers training titled “Local Language Content Development” under PAN Localization project in collaboration with BRAC University. more |
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Refreshers Training on
“Accessing and Intermediation of Local Language Content’’
D.Net (Development Research Network) has conducted a refreshers training titled “Accessing and Intermediation of Local Language Content” for information worker, infomediary working in different telecentre under PAN Localization project in collaboration with BRAC University. more |
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D.Net Opened another Computer & IT Literacy Center in Hobigonj
D.Net opened another Computer and IT Literacy Center in Hobigonj on August 30 , 2008 in collaboration with Dinarpur High School with the support of Volunteers Association for Bangladesh (VAB), USA & sponsored by Mr. Abdul Mukit Chowdhury Mukul, New York, USA. more |
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Mr. Humayun Kabir, honorable ambassador of Bangladesh to USA visited Computer Literacy Center at Manikgonj
Ambassador of Bangladesh to USA Mr. Humayun Kabir visited a Computer Literacy Center (CLC) at Garpara High School, Manikgonj Sadar, Manikgonj on July 30, 2008. Mr. Ajoy Kumar Bose and Mr. Masum Billah of D.Net briefed Mr. Kabir about the Computer Literacy Program. more |
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MoU Signed between D.Net & Relief International
To build a knowledge society, as announced in the national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy of Bangladesh, and reap the benefits of a new economy, Bangladesh needs its young generation to be educated and acquainted with the state-of-the-art knowledge of ICT. more |
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4th Biennial General Meeting (BGM) of D.Net
The 4th Biennial General Meeting (BGM) of D.Net was held in Dhaka at D.Net’s conference room on June 21, 2008. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, Chairman of the governing body of D.Net, and Professor, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). more |
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Regional workshop at Gaibandha under CLICK Project
Gono Unanyan Kendra (GUK) and D.net’s Pallitathya jointly organised a regional workshop titled "Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities" at Zila Parishad Auditorium, Gaibandha on 16 June 2008 under the project of CLICK. more |
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‘Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities’ held in Barishal under CLICK Project
D.Net (Development Research Network) has been successfully completed an another regional workshop under Microsoft Unlimited Potential supported project named "Community for Learning Information, Communication and Knowledge (CLICK)".The regional workshop was held on 26 May, 2008 in Barisal at Ladies Club auditorium. more |
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"Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities" held in Khulna under CLICK Project
Dhoritry Samaj Kallyan Songha, WARP, Hunger Free World, Samsuddin-Nahar Trust and Pallitathya jointly organized a regional workshop titled "Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities" at Hotel Royal International auditorium in Khulna on June 02, 2008. more |
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"Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities" held in Noakhali under CLICK Project
A regional workshop titled ‘Telecentre: Bridging Opportunities’ has been completed successfully in Noakhali on May 22, 2008. The objective of this workshop was to link the graduates with job market as well as share the telecentre concept with potential local organizations. more |
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D.Net opened 101st telecentre in Jessore
D.Net has opened 101st telecentre in Jessore on April 26, 2008 in collaboration with Shalia Roy Choudhary High School with the support of Volunteers Association for Bangladesh (VAB), USA & sponsored by BUET Alumni, Huston, Texas, USA. more |
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Three Computer Literacy Centers (CLCs) have been inaugurated on April 19, 2008
Three Computer Literacy Centers (CLCs) have been inaugurated on April 19, 2008 at Padua A.C.M. High School, Adhunagar High School and Chunati High School under Lohagara Upazila in Chittagong district sponsored by Bank Asia Ltd. more |
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Training workshop on Local Content Development
D.Net - Development Research Network, has conducted a training workshop titled “Local Content Development” for information worker and local community people involved in content development from different telecentre practitioners and government institutes under PAN Localization project in collaboration with BRAC University. more
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Inauguration of Telecentre Reference Desk
Under the umbrella of Bangladesh Telecentre Network (BTN), Telecentre Reference Desk has been inaugurated on March 30, 2008. Vice Chancellor of BRAC University professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury formally inaugurated the desk calling the expert of reference desk over Instant Messenger.more |
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Computer Literacy Center (CLC) has been inaugurated
A Computer Literacy Center (CLC) has been inaugurated on March 22, 2008 Garpara Bohumukhi High School at Manikgonj Sadar, under Manikgonj District. more |
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Certificate Giving Ceremony Concluded under Computer Literacy Programme
Under this initiative, Bank Asia Ltd. donated for establishment of 10 CLCs in rural areas under corporate social responsibility (CSR), near the branches of the bank which is having a significant role to implement the programme. Under the programme, from each CLC two teachers/trainers are trained at Dhaka more |
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Training Workshop on Local Language Content Development
D.Net (Development Research Network) is going to conduct a training workshop under Pan Localization project in collaboration with BRAC University titled “Local language Content Development” more |
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MoU signed between Bank Asia & D.Net
Bank Asia and D.Net has signed an agreement for establishing and operating 13 Computer Learning Centers (CLC) at Tarail in Kishorgonj District, Malkhanagar in Munshigonj District, Lohagara in Chittagong District, Chatkhil in Noakhali District and Ashulia in Dhaka District. more |
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Training workshop on “Accessing and Intermediation of Local Language Content” at D.Net
D.Net (Development Research Network) has conducted a training workshop titled “Accessing and Intermediation of Local Language Content” for information worker, manager, infomediary working in different telecentre under PAN Localization project in collaboration with BRAC University and Banngladesh Telecentre Network (BTN). more |
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D.Net Family Mourns
D.Net family mourns the death of Professor M. Idris Ali father of Dr. Ananya Raihan, Executive Director D.Net who died of a heart attack on January 8, 2008, at Labaid Cardiac Hospital, Dhaka. D.Net family would like to express deepest heartfelt condolences to his family. May Allah bless his soul and place him in heaven and give his family enough strength to accept the unbearable loss. |
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SIDR - Effects and After
In an immediate response to Cyclone Sidr hit in the coastal belt on 15 November, 2007, D.Net has reached out to its long-standing network of in-country partners with offers of relief. Three days after Cyclone Sidr struck Bangladesh with violent winds and a 20-foot surge of water more |
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Congratulations to D.Net Co-founder Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya
Congratulations to D.Net Co-founder Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya for being
elected as a Permanent Representative in UN mission and WTO in Geneva D.Net's Founder Chairperson and Governing Body Member Dr. Debapriya
Bhattacharya has been appointed as the next ambassador and permanent
representative of Bangladesh to the UN more |
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D.Net showcase their Project to Intel Chairman at Sheraton
Dr. Craig Barrett visits D.Net (Development Research Network) stall at Sheraton Marble room on last 4th September, 07 where D.Net showed there Pallitathya Kendra Setup, Mobile lady’s functions with the villagers and Helpline separately. Executive Director of D.Net Dr. Ananya Raihan briefed Dr. Craig Barrett about the project. D.Net. more |
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A workshop on “Content Development Methodology and Infomediary Training Curriculum”
Developing livelihood-based content through Information and communication Technology (ICT) is a new idea in Bangladesh, though much have done in the other parts of the Globe. Language and subject matter is the main obstacle developing a livelihood-based content and hence it is in a preliminary stage in our country. more |
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Relief Campaign of D.Net
D.Net staffs donated their one day salary for the flood victims. Some food as well as medicine was distributed among 100 families at Saghata, Gaibandha by Udayan Somaj Kalyan Songstha. more |
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Computer Literacy Center (CLC) has been inaugurated
A Computer Literacy Center (CLC) has been inaugurated on July 21, 2007 South Satkania Golam Bari High School at Lohagara thana under Chittagong district. D.Net has undertaken a long-cherished promising initiative - ‘Computer Literacy Program' (CLP) by Volunteers Association for Bangladesh, New Jersey Chapter (VAB-NJ). more |
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Seminar on ‘Development through ICTs: Bangladesh’s Experience’
A seminar on ‘Development through ICTs: Bangladesh’s Experience’ held at Media Centre 1, Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), Dhaka on March 30, 2007 at 10.30 am. The seminar was jointly organised by D.Net and Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) during BASIS SOFTEXPO 2007. more |
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Meeting on ICT-based Livelihood Content for Rural Community: Which Way should it go?
A meeting titled ICT-based Livelihood Content for Rural Community: Which Way should it go? has been held on March 28, 2007 at D.Net Conference Room. It was basically about sharing experiences between domain experts and the team at D.Net responsible for developing the legal and human rights more |
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Launching of the Book titled ‘Daridro Bimochon O Manobadhikar Protishtha : Commonwealth er Raksha kaboch’
The launching ceremony of the Book titled‘Daridro Bimochon O Manobadhikar Protishtha: Commonwealth er Rakhkha kaboch (Human Rights and Poverty Eradication: A Talisman for the Commonwealth)’ was held on February 20, 2007 at Nazrul Mancho, Bangla Academy. more
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Bangladesh Telecentre Network launched in Dhaka
Bangladesh Telecentre Network (BTN) has been launched on January 13, 2007. For floating this network a consultation meeting titled ‘Towards Mission- 2011: Building Telecentre Family in Bangladesh’ was held at BRAC Centre INN, Dhaka. The primary agenda of BTN is to launch Mission 2011 under which telecentres will be set up all across Bangladesh by the 40th anniversary Bangladesh’s independence so that every villager can have access to livelihood services through ICTs. The meeting was presided over by Abdul-Muyeed Chowdhury, the former advisor of Caretaker Government and Chairman of bracnet.net. more.. |
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Bangla Telecentre Times Launched in Rangpur
Bangla Telecentre Times, the news paper of and for telecentres across the globe which is a new participatory initiative to promote sharing of experiences among telecentre practitioners has been launched on August 28, 2006 at the International Workshop titled “Building Telecentre Family in Bangladesh ” held at RDRS, Rangpur. more... |
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Rangpur international workshop sparks telecentre movement in Bangladesh
More than 100 participants were back with great inspiration and enthusiagm after their return from international workshop titled building telecentre family in Bangladesh was held on 27-29 August, 2006 at RDRS, Rangpur successfully. This event, first of its kind in Bangladesh , was organized by Dhaka-based renowned research organization Development Research Network (D.Net). The inspiring event was also come to a break through with collaboration of BNNRC (Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication) and YPSA (Young Power in Social Action). The event was supported by telecentre.org , Canada and United Nations' Development Program (UNDP). More.. |
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