Digital 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

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.

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
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Time to address growing digital divide in Bangladesh

Authorities must take steps to improve digital access

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Digital Bangladesh: One step forward, two steps back?

“Digital Bangladesh” continues to be a central plank of the ruling Awami League, despite the failure of its techno-utopian Vision 2021.

April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022

Bangladesh's digital land tax system receives global recognition

The Ministry of Land’s digital land development tax system has been selected as one of the champion projects of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022 contest.