Smart Bangladesh

Vision for an AI law in Bangladesh

To position Bangladesh as a leader in AI innovation, substantial investments in AI research and development (R&D) are crucial.

Why we need an AI law in Bangladesh

We need to strike a balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding fundamental rights.

Government mishandling of personal data: Where does it end?

Are these incidents of data breach and data leaks not contradictory to the very image of the smart, digital, developed Bangladesh that they are desperately trying to portray or advertise?

Govt to create over 10 lakh jobs in 5 years: Palak

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said Bangladesh is getting success rapidly in ICT sector as the government is working to transform the country into a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041

Government plans to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi version of Siri

The government is planning to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi virtual AI assistant app, according to an official press release. 

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.

Smart Bangladesh, unsmart cybersecurity measures

In the recent case, the entire profile of an individual could be obtained from the Telegram channel by just providing two inputs: the NID number and the date of birth.

A mockery of data security

Failure to protect sensitive NID data shows government incompetence

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Vision for an AI law in Bangladesh

To position Bangladesh as a leader in AI innovation, substantial investments in AI research and development (R&D) are crucial.

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

Why we need an AI law in Bangladesh

We need to strike a balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding fundamental rights.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Government mishandling of personal data: Where does it end?

Are these incidents of data breach and data leaks not contradictory to the very image of the smart, digital, developed Bangladesh that they are desperately trying to portray or advertise?

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Govt to create over 10 lakh jobs in 5 years: Palak

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said Bangladesh is getting success rapidly in ICT sector as the government is working to transform the country into a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Government plans to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi version of Siri

The government is planning to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi virtual AI assistant app, according to an official press release. 

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

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.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

What may an education manifesto for 2024 look like?

It needs to recognise both the challenges and the opportunities.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Smart Bangladesh, unsmart cybersecurity measures

In the recent case, the entire profile of an individual could be obtained from the Telegram channel by just providing two inputs: the NID number and the date of birth.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

A mockery of data security

Failure to protect sensitive NID data shows government incompetence

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Bangladesh needs proper policy for net zero by 2050

As a growing economy that needs to adopt clean technology, Bangladesh requires coordinated efforts and proper policy support to achieve net zero by 2050, said experts yesterday.