Celebration of Digital Bangladesh Day started in a festive vibe
Digital Bangladesh Day is being celebrated for the fifth time across the country in a festive vibe. The ICT family started the day's program by paying homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by laying a wreath at the premises of "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Memorial Museum" at Dhanmondi No. 32 in the capital at 8 am on Saturday.
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak led the program along with officials and employees of ICT department and leaders of business organizations related to the sector.
At the beginning of the day's program on the theme 'Achievement of Digital Bangladesh, Benefiting All People', BACCO President Wahid Sharif and e-Cab President Shami Kaiser were at the right side of the Minister of State with a bouquet of white flowers at the altar of the portrait of Bangabandhu. On the left were senior secretary of ICT department NM Zeaul Alam and executive director of Bangladesh Computer Council Dr. Muhammad Abdul Mannan.
The managing director of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority Dr. Bikarna Kumar Ghosh, a2i Policy Adviser Anir Chowdhury, Acting Director General of Information and Communication Technology Md. Rezaul Makshud Jahedi and others were present among others at that time.
After laying the wreath, they stood there for a while and paid homage to the memory of Bangabandhu. At the same time, the State Minister for ICT said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman laid the foundation of modern information and communication technology of Digital Bangladesh. He has taken various initiatives to make newly independent Bangladesh a science-minded country by becoming a member of ITU and setting up the first satellite earth station at Betbunia. Even though the assassins killed Bangabandhu's dream, today his daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fulfilled it.
Later, Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Nur E Alam Chowdhury joined the day rally by flying pigeons as a symbol of peace in the Manik Mia Avenue section in front of the Jatiya Sangsad. Member of Parliament for Dhaka 20 constituency and member of Information and Communication Technology Standing Committee Benazir Ahmed was present on the occasion.
Nur-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton, while speaking as the chief guest, highlighted the various benefits of Digital Bangladesh and said, “Among you, including Palak, who have been contributing in materializing ‘Digital Bangladesh’ vision under the able supervision of Sajeeb Wajed Joy, Advisor to Prime Minister on ICT affairs, 16 crore people of Bangladesh owe to them.”
After a brief discussion presided over by the State Minister for ICT, people from different walks of life took part in the rally from South Plaza of Parliament to Khamarbari Junction. At this time joy is expressed by playing musical instruments. Officers and employees of various ministries, government and non-government organizations and various other organizations and people from all walks of life participated in it with colorful festoons, banners and placards.
Besides, all the districts, Upazilas and foreign missions of the country have organized various programs including discussion meetings and processions on the occasion of the day.
Nur-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton, while speaking as the chief guest, highlighted the various benefits of Digital Bangladesh and said, “Among you, including Palak, who have been contributing in materializing ‘Digital Bangladesh’ vision under the able supervision of Sajeeb Wajed Joy, Advisor to Prime Minister on ICT affairs, 16 crore people of Bangladesh owe to them.”
After a brief discussion presided over by the State Minister for ICT, people from different walks of life took part in the rally from South Plaza of Parliament to Khamarbari Junction. At this time joy is expressed by playing musical instruments. Officers and employees of various ministries, government and non-government organizations and various other organizations and people from all walks of life participated in it with colorful festoons, banners and placards.
Besides, all the districts, Upazilas and foreign missions of the country have organized various programs including discussion meetings and processions on the occasion of the day. 
