Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (May 16) said the government is sincere in developing country's telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors.

CA made the comments in his message given on the eve of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which is to be celebrated in the country tomorrow with the theme 'Gender Equality in Digital Transformation', according to an official press release. 

He said, "I am delighted to learn that World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is going to be celebrated on May 17 in Bangladesh like elsewhere in the world." 

"Equal participation of men and women in all the sectors of digital transformation and utilization of telecommunication service and IT, is a prerequisite for building a discrimination-free and modern society," he said. 

CA also said his this government is committed to ensure equal opportunities and rights for men and women in all the segments of digital transformation by upholding the spirit of July mass uprising, adding, "that is why I think the theme 'Gender Equality in Digital Transformation' was significant".

Different information technology services are being launched through union information and service centers across the country, he said adding Prof Yunus said Initiatives have already been taken for 'She-STEM' training for female students and special freelancing training for women entrepreneurs.

Bangladesh is going to get connected to satellite-based high-speed internet network, which is an important milestone in terms of ensuring continuous internet service across the country including the remote and inaccessible areas," he added. 

He urged all to work united to ensure world-class telecommunication and IT service for the people.

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