iDea holds seminar on ‘Smart Enterprise: Smart Bangladesh’

A seminar titled 'Smart Entrepreneur: Smart Bangladesh' was organized jointly by Innovation and Development Associates (iDEA) Foundation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department on the role and actions of entrepreneurs in building Smart Bangladesh, a press release said Wednesday. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) 'Labor Force Survey

A2i , GP partner for convenient digital solutions for connected society

Grameenphone, the tech leader and connectivity partner to ‘Smart Bangladesh’ and the government’s flagship digital transformation program Aspire to Innovate (a2i), have recently joined hands to introduce a secure and efficient payment method on the go for multiple government services through Direct Operator Billing (DOB). Hence, Grameenphone subscribers can now

PM seeks dev partners’ support to build Smart Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought five key supports from Bangladesh's development partners to make a smart, innovative and knowledge-based society which will help promote a peaceful, just and inclusive society. "A smart, innovative and knowledge-based society will help promote a peaceful, just and inclusive society," she said. The prime minister

49 innovations receive Bangladesh Innovation Award

The 5th Bangladesh Innovation Award has recognised 49 innovations with 26 winners and 23 honourable mentions. The widely acclaimed Bangladesh Innovation Award gala, presented by GPH Ispat in collaboration with Aspire to Innovate - a2i and The Daily Star, was held on Saturday (18 February) night in the capital. The gala was

No looking back in march towards smart Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday categorically said that the country will never look back in its journey to become a smart and golden Bangladesh. "Inshallah, this country will never look back again, Bangladesh is advancing and will advance more, this Bangladesh will be smart Bangladesh. We will make developed, prosperous

Smart roads needed to build Smart Bangladesh: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said smart connectivity is needed to build 'Smart Bangladesh'. "Smart roads are needed to build a smart Bangladesh. Smart connectivity is required," he told a contract signing ceremony. The contract of Lot No. DS-5 of South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor

AL never flees, works for people’s welfare: PM  

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina Sunday said her party never flees, rather it works with the people for their betterment, calling upon the countrymen to vote the party to build a developed, prosperous and “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041. “They (BNP leaders) who are saying that the

Digital connectivity key to building Smart Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said digital connectivity would be the key to transform Bangladesh into a smart nation in every way. "Digital connectivity will be the key tool to build Smart Bangladesh. Smart citizens, smart economy, smart government and smart society will be developed on the basis of digital

PM outlines plans for ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said if her party can form government again itsvision would be transforming every village into a township and the country into a 'Smart Bangladesh' by 2041. "If Bangladesh Awami League forms the government in the future, our vision will be building a 'Smart Bangladesh'