Grameenphone - Microsoft digital literacy programme
In November 2009, Telenor mobile operator Grameenphone partnered with Microsoft to increase digital literacy among the rural people in Bangladesh.
Theme: Society
Corporate Responsibility
Initiatives in Bangladesh
Combating Child Labour through Education
The Telenor Group has entered into an agreement with UNICEF Norway to combat child labour in Bangladesh.
Theme: Society
Mobile Access to Medical Services
HealthLine is a 24/7 medical call centre in Bangladesh. The service is a lifeline for mobile users in remote areas.
Theme: Society
BillPay – Pay by Phone
BillPay is a unique concept that enables customers to pay bills through mobile phone shops or directly from their mobile phones.
Theme: Society
CellBazaar – Marketplace in your pocket
At CellBazaar people post messages via their mobile phones, trading everything from agricultural products to motorcycles and used electronic equipment.
Theme: Society
Community Information Centers
Grameenphone has set up more than 500 CICs across Bangladesh.
Theme: Society
Grameenphone Uses SMS to Remind People of Polio Vaccination
In a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Grameenphone uses SMS alerts to remind subscribers to vaccinate children for polio.
Theme: Society