Digital Bangladesh

The urgent need for a worker database

In the last one and a half decades, “digital Bangladesh” was probably one of the most uttered terms that is now found useless because of the absence of a digital information storage and management system in most sectors.

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.

Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression

Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in 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.

Citizen data server? More like a data supermarket

It's frightening to think citizens' private data is being sold through hundreds of social media pages and groups

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?

An alarming lapse in data security protocols

NTMC's revelation about illicit sale of private data raises concerns

Personal data still in danger

Government still failing to protect citizens’ private information

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

Give us 5 mins to catch you up with all the news

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.

August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022