ICT Minister urges balanced development at Lal-Shobuj Academy program
Harmonizing Technology and Cultural Values
- ICT Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam called for combining technology and culture to build an enlightened society
Dhaka: 14 August 2026, Friday.
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, has called for building a humane and enlightened society through the harmonious integration of technology and culture .
He made these remarks as the chief guest at the "New Year Celebration, Merit Honor, Discussion and Cultural Program" organized by Lal-Shobuj Cultural Academy in association with Glamour Media Event Management, held this evening (August 14) at the Music and Dance Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy .
Addressing the gathering, the Minister emphasized, "Economic progress alone cannot measure a nation's true development. Human values, strong ethics, and social responsibility are the actual metrics for sustainable growth ." While digital services like online education, telemedicine, and mobile banking have made life easier, building a compassionate society requires moral and cultural engagement . He urged cultural workers to leverage digital platforms to spread positive messages and combat negative social media trends .
Addressing the youth, Fakir Mahbub Anam stated, "Culture builds emotional resilience, making you patient and creative ." Highlighting the six-month performance of the current administration under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he revealed that a BDT 500 crore startup fund has been allocated in this year's budget for young innovators to foster research, science, and entrepreneurship . He stressed the commitment to the "No One Left Behind" policy .
Chaired by former BNP Information and Research Secretary Rezabuddoula Chowdhury, the event featured State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief M Iqbal Hossain as the key speaker . He urged parents not to keep children confined under the pretext of safety, but to encourage them toward cultural activities .
Special guests included Dhaka Range DIG Iqbal Hossain, Emporium Properties Chairman Md. Arfatur Rahman Appel, ATN Bangla Advisor Tasik Ahmed, Lal-Shobuj Cultural Academy President Sahida Akhter Reshma, and Glamour Media Managing Director Mahabubul Huq. The event concluded with the presentation of crests to grassroots contributors and artists, followed by a cultural performance.
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Dhaka: 14 August 2026, Friday.
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, has called for building a humane and enlightened society through the harmonious integration of technology and culture
He made these remarks as the chief guest at the "New Year Celebration, Merit Honor, Discussion and Cultural Program" organized by Lal-Shobuj Cultural Academy in association with Glamour Media Event Management, held this evening (August 14) at the Music and Dance Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Addressing the gathering, the Minister emphasized, "Economic progress alone cannot measure a nation's true development. Human values, strong ethics, and social responsibility are the actual metrics for sustainable growth
Addressing the youth, Fakir Mahbub Anam stated, "Culture builds emotional resilience, making you patient and creative
Chaired by former BNP Information and Research Secretary Rezabuddoula Chowdhury, the event featured State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief M Iqbal Hossain as the key speaker
Special guests included Dhaka Range DIG Iqbal Hossain, Emporium Properties Chairman Md. Arfatur Rahman Appel, ATN Bangla Advisor Tasik Ahmed, Lal-Shobuj Cultural Academy President Sahida Akhter Reshma, and Glamour Media Managing Director Mahabubul Huq. The event concluded with the presentation of crests to grassroots contributors and artists, followed by a cultural performance.
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