Staff Reporter, Dhaka : Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Scholars, revolutionizing connectivity and efficiency in higher education. This groundbreaking collaboration integrates Grameenphone’s B2B and Skitto services to enhance the academic experience for over 4,500 students and 500 faculty and staff members of University of Scholars.

Through this initiative, Grameenphone will provide corporate SIMs and ICT solutions to optimize university employees’ productivity, while students will gain access to exclusive co-branded Skitto SIMs, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout their academic journey. The partnership underscores a shared vision of leveraging technology to foster a smarter and more connected educational environment.

S.M. Zahadul Arafin, Head of Emerging Segment of Grameenhone, Nafees Anwar Choudhury, Head of Skitto and Md. Ariful Hoque Shuhan, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, University of Scholars, signed the agreement in the presence of Md. Arif Uddin, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of Grameenphone and other key officials from both organizations.

All students will receive these connections at the time of admission, making them the primary communication tools until graduation. This ensures uninterrupted access to essential academic resources and materials. Faculty and staff will benefit from tailored corporate connections and ICT solutions, enhancing institutional efficiency, while Skitto’s innovative digital services will cater to students’ evolving needs.

S.M. Zahadul Arafin, Head of Emerging Segment of Grameenhone, highlighted the importance of digital inclusion in education, stating, “This partnership marks a significant step towards integrating technology with academia. By providing seamless connectivity and digital services, we are fostering an ecosystem where students and educators can thrive.”

Md. Ariful Hoque Shuhan, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, University of Scholars, said “Our partnership with Grameenphone is a milestone in digital education. This initiative will empower our students and faculty with uninterrupted connectivity, ensuring a smarter and more efficient academic environment.”

The signing ceremony was graced by senior officials from Grameenphone, alongside key representatives from the University of Scholars, including H M Atif Wafik, Additional Director of Brand and Communication, and Abdullah Al Noman, Executive, Brand & Communications.