Key Activities
Five strategic initiatives to transform national research and education connectivity
Standard Package of Services
Development of a standard package of services that NRENs in South Asia can offer students and higher education institutions
APAN & SAR RENs Cooperation
Work closely to support working groups of professionals in Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) and strengthen cooperation across SAR RENs
Last-Mile Connectivity
Put in place the last-mile connectivity for participating colleges, institutions and universities in Bangladesh through institutional grants
Digital Inclusion Policies
Support the development and implementation of policies and strategies to ensure connectivity of the most disadvantaged students
24/7 Help Desk Support
Establishment of a 24/7 help desk to support remote teaching and learning (in alignment with the desk established under 1.1.1 and the help desk created under Sub-component 1.1.3)
International Network Partnerships
Connecting Bangladesh to global research and education networks
APAN
Asia-Pacific Advanced Network
Primary regional network partner
SAR RENs
South Asian Research and Education Networks
Regional collaboration framework
TEIN
Trans-Eurasia Information Network
Trans-continental connectivity
GÉANT
European Research Network
European network integration
Expected Outcomes
Transformative impact on Bangladesh's higher education landscape
Enhanced Connectivity
Seamless last-mile connectivity for all participating institutions across Bangladesh
Digital Equity
Improved access to digital resources for disadvantaged students through targeted support programs
Global Integration
Strengthened collaboration with regional and international research networks
Service Standardization
Uniform digital services across South Asian research and education networks
Continuous Support
24/7 helpdesk ensuring uninterrupted support for remote teaching and learning
Institutional Capacity
Enhanced institutional capabilities through infrastructure development and grants