Global Accessibility Awareness Day was commemorated in Bangladesh on Thursday (May 15) through a discussion and award ceremony jointly organized by Aspire to Innovate (a2i) and Friendship at the BIDA Auditorium in Dhaka. The event recognized outstanding contributions to digital inclusion and accessibility, with special honors awarded to Grameenphone’s Signline, NCTB’s Multimedia Talking Book, and Islami Bank’s disability-friendly ‘Selfin’ app.
Faiz Ahmed Tayyab, Special Assistant to the Principal Advisor, highlighted that digital accessibility has been embedded in the National Digital Transformation Strategy and ICT Reform Roadmap. He emphasized the importance of ensuring accessibility through technical standards, security measures, and inclusive design, urging broader implementation in rural areas and media platforms.
Other distinguished guests included senior officials from the ICT Division, Ministry of Social Welfare, and Friendship. The event was chaired by Muhammad Monirul Islam, Joint Secretary of the Cabinet Division and a2i Project Director, with a welcome speech delivered by Abdullah Al Fahim, Head of Project Management at a2i.
