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

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

How can we have a Smart Bangladesh with high internet prices?

Digital inclusion still elusive for many citizens

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Phones, laptops, internet turned pricier in 2022

Bangladesh’s steady embrace of digitalisation, spearheaded by a growing number of tech startups and rising software and IT service exports, has suffered a heavy blow from the imposition of new taxes this year. 

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

What will it take to be Smart Bangladesh?

What more will we achieve through being 'smart'?

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Data localisation will cost Bangladesh

Bangladeshi policymakers have a lot at stake in enacting data policies.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Top 5 stories to know today

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December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

From ‘Digital Bangladesh’ to ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced that her government will turn the country into 'Smart Bangladesh' by 2041.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

How Bangladesh can boost digital entrepreneurship

It is disheartening to see that Bangladesh couldn’t find a place in the top third of the ranking in this very telling study.

October 14, 2022
October 14, 2022

Rahitul Islam's novels reflect Digital Bangladesh

A portion of the donation has been given to Sanjida Akter of Natore for the treatment of her eyes. Akter was the victim of an acid attack in November last year. 

August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022

Bangladesh cruising on the Digital Highway

Despite social distancing being the key phrase of the present times, the world has never been more connected. Bangladesh is currently racing down the digital highway of growth and opportunities and it is the skilled experts who will be taking e-commerce platforms to the next level, revolutionising businesses in the digital world.

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