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Navigating the Socio-Economic Impact of Digital Bangladesh: An Overview

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  • Rowshon Ara Romke

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Social Science, American International University-Bangladesh)

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The Digital Bangladesh initiative envisions the widespread and effective use of modern information and communication technology across all sectors of governance aiming to create an efficient and transparent system and transform Bangladesh into a technologically advanced inclusive society. E-governance service delivery integrates into the core functions of the Bangladesh government to achieve sustainable development goals. This study examines the progress made towards this vision and analyses the socio-economic impact of e-governance in Bangladesh. This study employs a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative analysis of secondary data with primary data collection to explore the socio-economic impacts of Digital Bangladesh and its transition. To complement the secondary data analysis and provide a more nuanced understanding of the ground realities, primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews. 10 Key informants were selected using a purposive sampling strategy, targeting policymakers involved in the Digital Bangladesh and Smart Bangladesh initiatives as well as experts in ICT development. Additionally, employing SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal) analyses, the study assesses the role of ICT infrastructure in fostering inclusive society. Case studies of various smart cities provide a comparative context for evaluating Bangladesh’s current e-governance achievements. As Bangladesh stands on the verge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, transitioning from automation to digitalization, the nation’s embrace of technological advancement positions it to thrive in the dynamic global landscape. Bangladesh can achieve its goal of becoming a smart and inclusive nation, even amidst challenges such as limited resources, infrastructural limitations, and human resource constraints. The study concludes that with effective implementation strategies, a robust operational model and timely interventions of the government.

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  • Rowshon Ara Romke, 2025. "Navigating the Socio-Economic Impact of Digital Bangladesh: An Overview," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(3), pages 55-69, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:3:p:55-69
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