DHAKA, Oct 21, 2024 (BSS) – Some 25 female madrasa students are now started earning Taka 5,000 monthly as they have been trained up under “Project Nisa”, an initiative to empower the girls. 

The “Project Nisa”, launched by BDApps platform, has aimed to empower female madrasa students through technological skills and help them to become independent innovators in the tech industry, said a press release today.  

As part of this project, a workshop was recently held at a women’s madrasa in Mongla of Bagerhat district where over 50 students of grades 9-10 participated.

They received training in app development, digital literacy, and basic computer skills, opening up new doors for them to become skilled tech creators.

Following the training, many students have already developed their first light apps on the BDApps platform and have begun earning income. 

In the first month, 25 participants were able to earn an average of Taka 5,000 each, with their combined earnings exceeding Taka1 lakh.

Rabeya Khatun, a student from the madrasa, expressed her excitement, saying, “As a madrasa student, I never imagined I would have such an opportunity. Now, I am creating apps and contributing financially to my family; it’s truly a life-changing experience.”

Shihab Ahmed, Chief Commercial Officer of Robi Axiata Limited, said “Project Nisa” is a testament to their commitment to delivering digital skills to every madrasa student in the country. 

This initiative is empowering women and giving them the opportunity to lead in the world of technology, even from remote areas, he added.