A total of 110,000 new local locations have been added to Google Maps through the Bangladesh Challenge campaign.
As many as 31,000 young individuals took part in the initiative which started in March this year, according to a statement sent to the media on Sunday.
Speaking at the virtual closing ceremony of the campaign organized by Grameenphone and A2i, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak urged Google to give opportunities to Bangladeshi youths in its product development, it said.
Google has already added the Bangla language feature to its Google Maps, he said before adding this time the youth of this country have connected establishments and roads of villages in the widely used mapping service after cities and towns.
“Altogether, 31,000 mappers have added 110,000 locations in Google Maps,” said Palak.
He also called Google to introduce special internet package facilities for students and to provide opportunities to talented young people in Bangladesh to contribute to its product development, including the development of augmented reality solutions.
The state minister also announced the names of the top 100 mapper winners at the event.
The remaining 100 will work in one of A2i’s shop.
Besides, 31,000 mappers will receive digital certificates from the ICT division.
Among others, Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yasir Azman, Bangladesh Scouts President Abul Kalam Azad, a2i Policy Adviser Anir Chowdhury, and Preneur Lab CEO Arif Nezami also took part in the online event. ♦
