The Australian Government is making a significant contribution to sustainable development in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region through the ‘Australia Awards Scholarship Program’. Over 250 students have already completed their education under this program and are now actively participating in development work in their respective communities.
Recently, Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle visited the Chittagong Hill Tracts and was warmly welcomed by the local people.
During her visit, she visited the IT-Australia Centre, established by an alumnus of the Australia Awards Scholarship. The centre is located at Moanogar, a local indigenous residential and day school where about 1,100 students are currently studying.
BRAC’s ‘Skills Training for Advancing Resources’ (STAR) programme, supported by the Australian Government, is also helping the youth of the region to open up new horizons in life by providing hands-on vocational training.
The Australian High Commissioner expressed his gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner of Rangamati District and Chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board, Rail, for their hospitality. He also praised the delicious local fruits of the hill region – mangoes and pineapples.
