Digital Bangladesh

Agencies storing citizens' data are failing them

Why can't they stop data breaches and scams?

Is voice technology driving Bangladesh's transition from digital to smart?

In the throes of a digital renaissance, Bangladesh, steered by the government's Digital Bangladesh initiative, has achieved a remarkable technological evolution. The nation has seen an uptick in internet connectivity, digital financial services, e-education, and e-commerce, with an entrepreneur-driven surge.

What may an education manifesto for 2024 look like?

It needs to recognise both the challenges and the opportunities.

How the elderly have embraced social media

Older people in Bangladesh increasingly becoming a part of the social media landscape

A mockery of data security

Failure to protect sensitive NID data shows government incompetence

With digital banks, we must proceed with caution

Launching digital banks could be a major positive milestone for the nation, but it could also turn into a digital nightmare.

Creating business value thru cloud technologies

Many organisations worldwide have embarked on their digital transformation journey through cloud adoption. Leading organisations in Bangladesh are also transforming their businesses rapidly through cloud adoption and by building digital enterprises.

E-centres in shambles

Is this what Digital Bangladesh should look like?

‘Smart Bangladesh needs proper policy’

Bangladesh has set its target to go beyond becoming a digitalised nation and so it needs to ensure proper policy framework to realise its “Smart Bangladesh” vision, said Vivek Sood, joint acting group chief executive officer of Axiata Group

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

The growth and evolution of our digital economy

In this digital lifestyle, the demarcation between the physical and the virtual has become fuzzy and transmutable.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

INFOCOM 2023 explores the future of technology and business

Under the theme "Leading With Purpose", this year's conference is being held in association with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) and The Daily Star.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Bangladesh slips in digital readiness indicator

Shows the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2023

January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023

ICT industry has a long way to go

Political will must be backed by sufficient effective measures

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

Our collective role in building a Smart Bangladesh by 2041

To achieve and reach the expected goals of Smart Bangladesh, the AL government should emphasise on attracting more creative, visionary, and young leaders in the party who are aware of the latest developments in the field and able to leverage the benefits of this rapidly changing world.

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023

Digital fair kicks off tomorrow

The three-day Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023, where more than 50 telecom and ICT companies will showcase their products and services, is all set to kick off at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka’s Agargaon tomorrow.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

So much for Digital Bangladesh!

Imposition of Bijoy on users impinges on their personal freedoms

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Digital Bangladesh: A story of transformation, resilience, and sustainability

One of the major success stories of Digital Bangladesh, that has helped put the country on the map of research circles, is its resilience in the face of the Covid pandemic.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

When too many crowd, the stage breaks down

The stage-breaking incident shows us that too many slogans, too much shouting, and even too much strength can be a bad thing. 

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Mahfuz Anam writes: What is the state of Awami League as a political party?

This election year, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful AL has been in keeping its promises.

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