PM for strengthening digital security

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised strengthening digital security, saying security issues will arise with the advent of new technological innovation, excellence and evolvement.

The prime minister made this remark while addressing the 3rd meeting of the “Digital Bangladesh Taskforce” at Ganabhaban on Thursday.

“We have to pay more attention to the security aspect now. In fact, along with creating opportunities for us, technology can also cause problems. From this aspect, we have to think in new ways about our security,” she said.

Starting from the money deposited in banks, all have to think about this in every case and be more careful, she added.

“The advancements in technology will continue to increase day by day, every day new thoughts will come,” she said.

Instructing to increase research, the prime minister said, “We will have to pay more attention to research as the excellence of technology will continue to grow.”

“We need to give emphasis on research so that we can keep pace with the world. Bangladesh will set an example for all to follow and I want this,” she added.

She continued, “Why will we be dependent on others when the people of our country have talent? We can go a long way if we allow the talents to develop.”

Directing the authorities concerned to develop the youth as efficient and skilled, the head of government said, “We have to prepare our youths. The young generation needs to be prepared because we are talking about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, not just thinking about it.”

“In order to take Bangladesh forward, we have to make our young generation prepare, give them proper education and training or build them in that way as well as develop their mindsets. We have to do it,” she said.

Sheikh Hasina said, “The biggest thing is that we have a large number of young people. That is why if we can make them competent, not only this generation but also the next generation of Bangladesh will enter into a smart era from digital. At the same time, I believe that we can move forward in all aspects such as education, industry, trade and economy.”

Regarding “brain drain”, the prime minister said, “Another thing is many people say that our talent is moving outside of the country but I don’t think much about it. Because some go out after taking education in the country, earn money. However, many are studying abroad and returning to the country.”

She said many people from different industries are returning.

“They are coming and working. Because digital Bangladesh has made things easier, and that is why they are being able to do their job well even staying in Bangladesh.”

Mentioning that Bangladesh is an attractive place now, Sheikh Hasina said “We don’t need to talk about old concept anymore - that is brain drain …. We have no shortage of people. Our children will receive education and return.”