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Robi to help CCC make Chattogram a smart city

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Published: 02:06, 16 June 2021   Update: 02:07, 16 June 2021
Robi to help CCC make Chattogram a smart city

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Leading telecom and digital service provider Robi Axiata on Tuesday inked a letter of intent with the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) to work together to make Chattogram a smart city.

Kazi Mohammad Mozammel Haque chief executive officer of the CCC, and Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, managing director and CEO of Robi, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations, said a press release.

Mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury was present at the signing event at the Nagar Bhaban in the port city.

“Many people had no idea about digital Bangladesh when the current government talked about it. However, it has now become a reality. Noise pollution, garbage management, and aesthetic enhancement need to be upgraded to establish a beautiful city. We should move forward in the same manner that cities in different parts of the world are becoming smart cities,” Rezaul said.

“Robi has extended their hand of cooperation in this area, which I appreciate. It will essentially do the work, and we’ll look after them,” he added.

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed said, “We applaud the initiative of the Chattogram City Corporation to develop the city a smart city and expand its civic amenities.”

There is no alternative to transform our cities into smart cities to keep up with global technology advancements, he said, while adding, “We are honoured to be able to participate in the smart city programme.”

Robi is committed to offering digital services across the country through various innovative solutions, and ready to extend a helping hand in any significant step towards digital progress, Mahtab said.

Under the agreement, initially, there are plans to set up active network infrastructure in 100 lampposts of the city as per the policy of the regulatory body, the release reads.

There are also plans to set up smart city surveillance or digital surveillance systems for the safety of the citizens.

There is also a plan to build a smart environment, smart street lamps, smart waste management, and reduce noise pollution with Robi’s internet of things (IoT) service.

Robi will also set up smart parking facilities for citizens, Robi shuttle services for students and digital displays, the release said.

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