ICT Policy Advisor Placed 8 Recommendations
Faiz Ahmad Tayyeb, Policy Advisor of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, has proposed eight recommendations to further expand Japan’s technical collaboration in Bangladesh’s digital transformation. He presented these suggestions during a keynote address at the discussion titled “Digital Transformation: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation Opportunities,” held at a hotel in Gulshan on Tuesday. The event was attended by officials from JICA, JETRO, and the Mayor of Miyazaki city.
Tayyeb began by highlighting the importance of leveraging Japan’s technical expertise to enhance Bangladesh’s digital transformation, focusing on government officials’ understanding of Japan’s experience and cooperation. He expressed that Japan’s continued support could further strengthen Bangladesh’s digital transformation. However, for this to happen, he stressed the need for a restructured data framework, emphasizing the importance of “data classification, ownership, and security.”
He also called for the development of a universal payment ecosystem, the fostering of startup and semiconductor industries, the establishment of cyber security frameworks, ICT training, and skill development in emerging sectors such as machine vision, 3D printing, and electric vehicle manufacturing. He urged for enhanced cultural ties between Bangladesh and Japan to facilitate these collaborations.
Tayyeb pointed out that data is the foundation of the digital economy, creating new opportunities for good governance, social and financial inclusion, government service development, and economic growth. He advocated for the establishment of data exchange standards to increase interoperability while ensuring the security and privacy of citizens’ data. He also stressed the need for more coordination in Bangladesh’s payment system, which currently has over 70 million accounts, to develop a more efficient and effective digital payment system, including a universal payment platform.
Additionally, he suggested that Japan could contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial sector in Bangladesh through university-based coaching and mentorship programs, especially in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. He also proposed that Japan assist Bangladesh in becoming part of the global technology supply chain for silicon wafer production and IC chip fabrication.
