Bangladesh lags behind global average in ICT index: latest report reveals

The IDI mainly highlighted universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC). Achieving universal connectivity means that people, homes, communities and businesses are connected. Universal connectivity for people means that anyone can connect regardless of their urban or rural location, gender, education level, etc. Universal connectivity for homes, communities and businesses means the places where people live, work, […]

Illicit financial activities through online channels on the rise

He hoped that all the agencies would collectively crack down on illegal financial activities, including hundi, online gambling, gaming, betting, forex trading and cryptocurrency transactions. Among others, Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Authority (BTRC), Bangladesh Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), its Special Branch (SB), Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) International and Cyber ​​Crime Department, as well as intelligence […]

Get correct science education

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon a immature era to take correct preparation in education in science and technology to enrichment during standard with a universe community. “To rise a country, you have to give correct preparation to a people, generally a children. This is a categorical design as well as a supervision is creation […]

ICT fair kicks off, with focus on tech in daily life

The fourth BCS ICT World 2011, an exhibition of information and communication technology, kicked off in Dhaka yesterday with a slogan for technology in education and daily life. The exposition that pulled in 50 local and foreign companies showcases ICT innovations at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka. The five-day expo organised by Bangladesh Computer […]

Army contributing to Digital Bangladesh

The armed forces are playing a significant role in building a Digital Bangladesh, besides their achievements at the international level, prime minister has said. “They have successfully implemented the national ID card, voter ID card and machine-readable passport projects,” Sheikh Hasina said, addressing a reception of Bangladesh Armed Forces at Senakunja on Monday on the […]

eAsia 2011 in December

The 5th edition eAsia 2011 conference and exhibition is scheduled to take place in Dhaka on December 1-3, 2011. eAsia 2011 is the annual international Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for development event with the objective of reinforcing technology and knowledge-centric growth and needs of Asia vis-à-vis Bangladesh, through capitalisation of market economy and boosting […]