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bKash Modernizes Historic School Library in Dhaka, Honoring Late Officer

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • bKash has modernized the library at St Joseph Higher Secondary School in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • The initiative honors the late Mahfuz Sadique, a former student and bKash's chief communications officer.
  • The renovated library now accommodates more students, offers book borrowing, and features enhanced technical facilities, including computers with internet access for e-books.

In a commendable initiative that bridges corporate social responsibility with educational enhancement, bKash has breathed new life into the historic library of St Joseph Higher Secondary School in Dhaka. This modernization project, dedicated to the memory of the late Mahfuz Sadique, a distinguished alumnus and former chief communications officer of bKash, signifies a meaningful tribute to his legacy. The renovated library is not merely a cosmetic upgrade; it's a functional transformation designed to serve approximately 50 students simultaneously. The introduction of membership cards for borrowing books and the integration of high-performance desktop computers with internet connectivity for accessing local and international e-books represent a significant leap forward in providing students with modern learning resources. This effort, as highlighted by The Daily Star, goes beyond infrastructure, focusing on empowering students with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. The memorial program held on the school premises, attended by bKash leadership, school officials, and Sadique's family, underscores the deep connection and respect held for him. Sadique's own journey from a student at St Joseph's to a prominent figure in media and communications, including his tenure at BBC London, serves as an inspiration. His untimely demise at 42 is a loss, but his association with this project ensures his impact will be felt by future generations of students at his alma mater. This initiative by bKash exemplifies how Bangladeshi companies can play a vital role in nurturing education and honoring their own.

The library will now facilitate around 50 students at a time. Besides, the current students can also borrow books using membership cards to read them at home.

โ€” Press ReleaseDescribing the new capacity and services offered by the modernized library.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.