Country starts to get benefits of information technology: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said by establishing ‘Digital Bangladesh’ as per the election pledge given to the people, the Awami League (AL) government has implemented extensive development activities in the country's telecommunication and information technology sector in the last fifteen and a half years.  The country has started to get benefits of information technology.

In her message on Thursday, the Prime Minister said this, marking the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) to be celebrated in the country on Friday with the theme ‘Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development’.
“We have modernized all services in the telecommunication sector,” the premier said.

Internet density and submarine cable capacity have been increased, she said, adding that new submarine cable has been set up.

The government has introduced 4G technology, she said, adding that preparations are underway to launch telecommunication services of 5G technology. 

Almost hundred percent of the country's area is now covered by mobile network, she continued.

The premier said video conferencing system made a significant contribution during the worst times of corona pandemic. 

Apart from this, video conferencing led to establishing communication with the people of different parts of the country and providing government guidance in a very short time.

“We have now entered the era of the fourth industrial revolution. I urge everyone to work together to reap the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and ensure world-class telecommunication and information technology services for the people,” she said.

“Let's turn Bangladesh into a 'Golden Bangladesh' as well as a better information technology dependent 'Smart Bangladesh' as dreamt by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through the collective efforts of all,” the premier said.