Smart Bangladesh is an initiative led by the

Government of Bangladesh The government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh () is the central government of Bangladesh. The government was constituted by the Constitution of Bangladesh comprising the executive (the president, prime minister and cabinet), the ...

aiming to transform Bangladesh into a technologically advanced and sustainable society. Building on the foundation of the

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initiative, Smart Bangladesh envisions the development of

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, smart agriculture, smart healthcare, smart education, smart energy, smart governance and smart institutions with the ultimate goal of creating a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future for the people of Bangladesh. The inauguration of the nation's elevated expressway marked a milestone toward the realization of a 'Smart Bangladesh'. Initiatives such as community and mobile clinics have been established to extend healthcare access, particularly in rural areas, with a focus on maternal health. Although the day has been celebrated as Smart Bangladesh Day since 2022, the day was canceled by the Advisory Council of the

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on October 16, 2024, after the fall of the

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government on August 5, 2024.

Pillars of Smart Bangladesh

1. Smart Citizens 2. Smart Government 3. Smart Economy 4. Smart Society

References

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