a2i programme

Government plans to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi version of Siri

The government is planning to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi virtual AI assistant app, according to an official press release. 

a2i and Bangladesh team wins 3 gold and 2 silver at ITEX, Malaysia

The team from Bangladesh has won 3 gold and 2 silver awards at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2023 competition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

a2i set to enter digital innovations sector as agency, tech companies worry

The government’s a2i programme is set to become a full-fledged agency, entering the software and digital innovations industry as a government-subsidised player, but creating uncertainty for local tech companies.

Digital payments can add Tk 50,058 cr to GDP a year: Study

Digital payments can boost Bangladesh’s gross domestic product by 1.7 per cent a year, an addition of $6.2 billion annually to the economy, according to a new report.

Microsoft signs MoU with A2i programme

Microsoft Bangladesh signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A2i programme.