Govt sincere in developing country's telecommunication, IT sectors: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said the interim government is sincere in developing the country's telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors, and it has ensured transparency and accountability in all the activities of these sectors.

The chief adviser made the comments in his message given on the eve of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is to be celebrated in the country tomorrow with the theme 'Gender Equality in Digital Transformation', an official release said.

"I am delighted to learn that World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is going to be celebrated on May 17 in Bangladesh like elsewhere in the world," he added.

The chief adviser said, "Equal participation of men and women in all the sectors of digital transformation and utilisation of telecommunication services and IT is a prerequisite for building a discrimination-free and modern society."

The Chief Adviser added that the interim government is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and rights for men and women in all the segments of digital transformation by upholding the spirit of the July mass uprising, adding, "That is why I think the theme 'Gender Equality in Digital Transformation' was significant."

 Different information technology services are being launched through union information and service centers across the country, he said, adding Prof. Yunus said initiatives have already been taken for 'She-STEM' training for female students and special freelancing training for women entrepreneurs.

 Bangladesh is going to get connected to a satellite-based high-speed internet network, which is an important milestone in terms of ensuring continuous internet service across the country, including in the remote and inaccessible areas," he added.

He urged all to work united to ensure world-class telecommunication and IT service for the people.