Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Bangladesh must use technology ethically to avoid misuse and succeed in a fast-changing digital world.
“This country can never be a land of fraud. We want to hold our heads high through our own qualities. We have that capability,” he said, pointing finger at the challenges Bangladesh faces on the global stage due to the widespread use of fake documents.
Citing an example of an individual who used all forged certificates to enter a foreign country as a doctor, Prof Yunus said the nation must move away from such practices to fully benefit from advanced technology.
“Let us make up our minds that we will come out of fraud, take steps to ensure realistic policies, and build a pro-people system of governance,” the Chief Adviser said, expressing displeasure over the misuse of technology in producing fake documents.
Prof Yunus inaugurates country’s largest Digital Device and Innovation Expo
Prof Yunus pointed out that Bangladeshis are highly talented and creative, stressing that this talent and creativity must not be used for harmful or unethical purposes.
He was speaking at the Inaugural session of the Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, the country’s largest technology showcase, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), stressing that tomorrow's world will be truly a different world.
"It is absolutely a very important event. There is no doubt. This is a key sector," he said, seeking much importance that is required for this sector.
The expo features innovation, digital devices, mobile technology, e-sports and B2B zones, alongside product discounts and special offers.
The ICT Division, the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) and the Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) are jointly hosting the country’s largest technology exhibition, which will continue until January 31.
The inaugural session began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a theme song of the expo. An audio-visual presentation was also screened.
Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury and BCS President Mohammad Zahirul Islam and BHTPA Managing Director Md Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan also spoke at the opening session.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb shared Bangladesh's ambitious target to increase its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exports from approximately $1 billion to $5 billion by 2030.
He assured the investors of protecting their investments.
