Digital Bangladesh

Access to Information
এটুআই
Emblem of Aspire to Innovate
Agency overview
Formed2007; 17 years ago (2007)
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
HeadquartersDhaka
Agency executive
  • Anir Chowdhury, Policy Advisor
Parent agencyPrime Minister's Office (PMO)
Websitea2i.gov.bd

Access to Information (Bengali: এটুআই) of the Prime Minister's Office (now redefined as "Aspire to Innovate" and the program moved under ICT Division) was a programme of the government's Digital Bangladesh agenda which specializes in introducing citizen-centric public service innovation to simplify public service delivery and improve the lives of citizens by increasing transparency, improving governance and reducing the time, difficulty and costs of obtaining government services. Bangladesh has achieved substantial advancements in technology across various sectors including telecommunications, internet connectivity and speed, digitization, and media. The government's commitment to realizing the vision of a Digital Bangladesh, initiated in 2009, has resulted in significant progress within the realm of information and communication technology (ICT).[1] Citing the most recent report from World Economics, released in June 2023, the diplomat remarked that Bangladesh boasts the swiftest economic growth among the 32 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.[2]

History

The programme is part of Vision 2021, a political manifesto of the Bangladesh Awami League party before winning the National Elections of 2008.[3] Anir Chowdhury is the current adviser to the a2i Programme.[4] The Programme aims to provide information to the citizens per "Right to Information Act of 2009"[5] and bring about a change in the Bangladesh Civil Service to a citizen-centric service delivery system.[6]

Notes

  1. ^ Rahman, Lutfar (2015-03-10). "Digital Bangladesh: Dreams and reality". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  2. ^ Messenger, The Daily. "Elevated expressway a big step towards Smart Bangladesh : Korean Ambassador". The Daily Messenger. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ^ "ICT expo to showcase 'Digital Bangladesh'". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  4. ^ "We need to digitalise our higher education". The Daily Star. 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  5. ^ "Understanding 'right to information'". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  6. ^ "a2i – Access to Information". www.a2i.pmo.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2016-11-07.

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