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However, cable connections through ISPs were not prevalent throughout the country.

Minister, Ministry of Post, Telecommunication and Information TechnologyД«efore 2018, we had always prioritised connectivity, primarily through mobile phones.

The question we need to think more about, however, is: how do we bridge the digital divide? One tower can be shared between operators and this can help reduce investment costs for infrastructure. Mobile operators further need to make investments in infrastructure. Improving the service quality of mobile operators is still needed, and some other shortcomings remain. Our mobile operators have given us great solutions and contributed greatly to helping us overcome this challenging situation. The services we might have provided five or more years later are now being provided due to the pandemic. During the pandemic, technology has played a significant role in our lives and has opened our eyes to more innovative ideas. With this, we can meet the demand for smartphones and end this scarcity.Дigital services are on the rise. However, one good news is that Bangladesh is now manufacturing mobile devices of which 80 percent are smartphones. One reason for this is that the device required to use 4G is not available to the masses.

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However, despite this coverage, the public is unable to make full use of it. Mobile operators have progressed to a great extent and have immense coverage. There are two parts to this: broadband connectivity and mobile connectivity.ДЇor the former, fibre optic cable has been established across the country for more than 125,000 kilometres. In today's context, what has been extensively proven to be effective in Bangladesh's case is digital infrastructure. The situation in Bangladesh has improved significantly. We believe this trend will certainly continue in 2021 and the role of the ICT sector in the recovery from COVID will be further emphasised and accentuated moving forward.Д¬hairman, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) At the ITU, we observed a significant increase in terms of subscriptions, usage of the internet, and spread of devices. Awareness-raising is also key to narrowing the digital divide that exists in the nation.ДЄbout a year ago, with the onset of the pandemic, digital technology was seen as part of the solution to mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19. Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve and support the member countries to strengthen the role of ICT. In addition to the global vision and landscape that he described, ITU has a specific mandate to connect and be connected by 2030 called the ITU Connect 2030 Agenda which focuses on growth, inclusivity, sustainability, innovation, and partnership. We believe this is particularly relevant in the time of COVID response and recovery. The UN secretary-general issued a report highlighting eight key pillars where digital cooperation is needed. Dr Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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