Smart Bangladesh

JCI Smart Expo showcases cutting-edge tech for Smart Bangladesh

Over 50 companies showcased futuristic services and highlighted ground-breaking technologies

National Budget FY2023-24 / Whom is the budget supposed to serve?

The budget is only an account of the government's income and expenditure, one can’t expect it to make any fundamental changes to the economic structure.

Fixing the learning gaps caused by Covid-19

The government has to invest in good education; a meagre two percent of the nation’s GDP is not going to create a "Smart Bangladesh."

The next era: Joining forces for a Smart Bangladesh

During the recent Bangladesh Business Summit, it was clear that the next era of growth will come from a collective and collaborative effort. Today, Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and is proudly building up to the trillion-dollar journey ahead.

Using innovation and technology for gender equality

Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Digital literacy is key to building a Smart Bangladesh

It can prepare us for the nation’s present and future needs

For a smart Bangladesh, we need smart workers

Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.

Dhaka’s uninspiring govt primary schools

The government aims to build a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, but without fixing our faulty public education system, how far can it achieve this goal? The human resources for Bangladesh’s future are being short-changed at the primary education level,  finds The Daily Star through visits to several schools right in the heart of the capital.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

JCI Smart Expo showcases cutting-edge tech for Smart Bangladesh

Over 50 companies showcased futuristic services and highlighted ground-breaking technologies

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

Whom is the budget supposed to serve?

The budget is only an account of the government's income and expenditure, one can’t expect it to make any fundamental changes to the economic structure.

May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023

Fixing the learning gaps caused by Covid-19

The government has to invest in good education; a meagre two percent of the nation’s GDP is not going to create a "Smart Bangladesh."

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

The next era: Joining forces for a Smart Bangladesh

During the recent Bangladesh Business Summit, it was clear that the next era of growth will come from a collective and collaborative effort. Today, Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and is proudly building up to the trillion-dollar journey ahead.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Using innovation and technology for gender equality

Digital transformation holds immense potential for accelerating gender equality and women’s empowerment.

March 6, 2023
February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

Digital literacy is key to building a Smart Bangladesh

It can prepare us for the nation’s present and future needs

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

For a smart Bangladesh, we need smart workers

Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Dhaka’s uninspiring govt primary schools

The government aims to build a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, but without fixing our faulty public education system, how far can it achieve this goal? The human resources for Bangladesh’s future are being short-changed at the primary education level,  finds The Daily Star through visits to several schools right in the heart of the capital.

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.