Digital Bangladesh
Introduction: 'Digital Bangladesh' is an present buzzards to the people of all class in Bangladesh. Ours is a poor country and most of the people are illiterate. In order to digitalize the country, We have to develop the infrastructure.
Meaning of Digital Bangladesh: Digital Bangladesh is now the most pronounced phrase in our country. The word digital is adjective for digit meaning number which describes information, music, an image etc. That is recorded or broadcast using computer technology. As computer technology works with '0' and '1' it is called so.
What is Digital Bangladesh : Digital Bangladesh means digitalizing Bangladesh by ensuring an ICT based society where online information will be readily availabe and where all possible activities of the government and other non-government or semi - government organizations will be performed using computer and Internet.
Introduction of Digital Bangladesh : Making a digital Bangladesh was an election manifesto of the Bangladesh Awami League i 2008. After winning in the 9th National parliamentary Election, the Awami League has decided to develop Bangladesh in to a digital country by 2021.
Why build up Digital Bangladesh : Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971. About 40 years have passed since it acheived freedom. But it is still burdened with the problems of poverty, overpopulation, corruption etc. Considering these, the present government wants to overcome all these problems by building up digital Bangladesh.
Aims : The motto of Digital Bangladesh is to establish- based Digital governance, e- commerce, e - agriculture , e- education etc. Emphasizing the overall development of the country and the nation.
Benefits : The benifits of Digital Bangladesh are many. If we can establish a Digital Bangladesh corruption will be reduced by enhancing tranparency and accountability. It will save people's time and money and will make people more enterprising.
Digital system in some sector : To make Bangladesh into a Digital country we can apply Digital system in the following sector:
1. Election : People Have no faith in the leaders. So, to ensure free and fair election, it is necessary to introduce e - voting and setting up CCTV camera in the vote centre.
2. Education : Multi media class is greatly helpful to the students. If teachers lecture are displayed on the screes, students can easily follow them by listening to the lecture and watching on screen
3. Medical : If digital system is applied in the field of medical, patients can made appointments to see the doctor. Even they can pay fees through online and can get medical prescription without appearing before the doctor.
4. Agriculture: People supply food for the entire population of our country. If digital system is applied in the field of agriculture, our farmers will be able to grow more food and get the proper value for their products.
Implementation : For implementation this dream of the government many things to be done. First of all, production of power supply must be increased. Secondly, computer network infrastructures have to be developed throughout the country. Thirdly we have to train our people to acquire ICT skills.
Conclusion: To make a Digital Bangladesh by 2021 is one of the commitments of the present government. If our govt. succeeds in building up Digital Bangladesh our country will be able to make progress in all sectors.