Digital Bangladesh: The chronicles of a gap between ambition and internet reality
The vision of a “Digital Bangladesh,” first introduced as part of the country’s broader development goals, was meant to be a symbol of progress and connectivity, promising widespread access to digital services and a stronger position in the global digital economy. However, the recent data from Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index of 2022 tells a different story. Ranking 121st out of 141 countries in terms of mobile internet speed, Bangladesh has fallen significantly short of its digital aspirations, raising critical concerns about the nation’s preparedness to thrive in an increasingly digital world.