Smart Bangladesh
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
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.
Digital refinance scheme’s fund raised to Tk 500cr
Bangladesh Bank has raised the fund for the digital refinance scheme to Tk 500 crore from Tk 100 crore, dedicated for disbursement of “digital nano loan” among marginalised people.
E-centres in shambles
Is this what Digital Bangladesh should look like?
A novel approach to sustainable quality education
Quality education is a requirement for “Smart Bangladesh,” and it will be an irremediable loss if the country fails to educate its young generation in order to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend that will slip away in the 2030s.
JCI Smart Expo showcases cutting-edge tech for Smart Bangladesh
Over 50 companies showcased futuristic services and highlighted ground-breaking technologies
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.
‘Bangladesh has potential to ship $3 billion semiconductors in five years’
PM’s Adviser Salman F Rahman says
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.
