DHAKA, May 30, 2024 (BSS) - The 'Shikkhok Batayon' platform of the a2i has won the prestigious United Nations (UN) World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Award 2024 under the capacity building category for its outstanding contribution in enhancing professional skills of teachers.

ITU Director (telecommunication Bureau) Dr Cosmas Zavazava today handed over the award to State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak and a2i Joint Project Director Mollah Mizanur Rahman at a grand ceremony at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, said a press release here today.

Besides, Bangladesh Computer Council's 'Secure Video Conferencing System (Baithak)' became winner under the Building Confidence and Security in Use of ICTs category while UNICEF Bangladesh's 'Oky, the Period Tracker App for Girls by Girls' became champion under the e-Health category.

Launched in 2013, the 'Shikkhok Batayon' platform (https://www.teachers.gov.bd/) has played an important role in continuing the academic activities in a blended format during the Coronavirus pandemic.

It is now delivering quality education materials to educational institutions in villages through the use of information technology.