Chief Guest, Honourable Finance Minister Abul Mal Abdul Muhit welcomed Augere to Bangladesh at the ceremony. Honourable Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju and the Honourable Minister of Information and Cultural Affairs, Abul Kalam Azad, were also present as special guests.

 

Augere Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sanjiv Ahuja gave an opening speech, introducing Augere. “It has only been a few months since Augere successfully bid for a WiMax licence in this vibrant and dynamic country and I am delighted to say that today our pilot network is operational in select areas of Dhaka. The real internet experience is here,” he said. Augere Bangladesh is poised to fulfil the demand for internet connection using WiMax technology. Augere believes its understanding of the market and technology will help it play a positive supporting part in realising the vision of Digital Bangladesh.

 

Augere Bangladesh CEO, Jerry Mobbs said, “It’s a truly exciting time to be here in Dhaka and help show the rest of the world the passion, vibrancy and vitality of Bangladesh” while speaking at the event.

 

Part of the event was two ‘Experience Booths’ which allowed guests to learn more about Augere’s services and technology.