Dhaka, Mar 13 (V7N)– In Bangladesh's remote char islands, a groundbreaking coding program is empowering young girls with digital skills, opening pathways to global careers.


Launched by Friendship NGO and Dreamers Academy in February 2025, the initiative enrolls boys and girls from isolated communities providing them with the opportunity to learn coding and transform their futures.


Friendship NGO and Dreamers Academy jointly launched the “Coding for Kids” program in February 2025.

This initiative has enrolled 44 boys and girls from some of the most isolated chars in Gaibandha, Kurigram, Chilmari, and Rowmari, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop digital skills and pave a pathway for careers in information communication and technology.

This initiative is significant as it targets climate-affected communities, where social and economic challenges often lead to girls dropping out of school. These young learners are gaining skills in coding, programming, and automation, offering them a chance to transform their futures.

In remote char areas, where primary education is a challenge, Friendship is leading digital literacy efforts. The program integrates 21st-century skills into girls' education, preparing them for higher studies and remote employment in the global digital economy.


Currently, 21 girls from 16 Friendship secondary schools are among the 44 learners participating in the coding initiative.

Reflecting on the importance of this project, Friendship’s Founder and Executive Director Runa Khan, said: “When a girl learns to code, she is not just writing commands for a computer—she is rewriting her future.”

The online coding classes, conducted by Dreamers Academy, are led by expert instructors. Each week, students participate in two online sessions, each lasting between one hour to one hour and 15 minutes.

To ensure consistent progress, Friendship monitors sessions and tracks student performance. This initiative is a long-term investment in the future of these students.

The program will continue until 2027, covering courses on Scratch, Python, and automation, and ultimately leading to freelancing placements.

After completing the program, Friendship and Dreamers Academy will guide students toward freelancing, remote work placements, and internships, ensuring their skills lead to career opportunities.

More than just a learning initiative, it showcases the transformative power of education and technology, redefining possibilities in a region where career prospects for young girls are limited.

Ashfaq Zaman, co-founder of Dreamers Academy, said: “Unlike traditional livelihoods, tech skills can be utilized from anywhere. A girl from a char can become a global freelancer, a remote developer, or even start her own business online.”


He added: “That’s why we started this initiative, to convert their vulnerability into an opportunity. In the long run, we hope to build a more inclusive digital economy where talent, not location nor gender determines success.”

As this initiative progresses, it is proving that talent knows no boundaries. With the right opportunities, even the most marginalized girls in Bangladesh’s remote char regions can step into the digital world, compete globally, and break the cycle of poverty through technology.

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