A six-day policy formulation training workshop for transforming Rajshahi into a smart city as part of building Smart Bangladesh by 2041 envisioned by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has begun here today.
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is hosting the workshop titled "Smart Rajshahi City Master Plan Formulation" at Joy Silicon Tower of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-tech Park supported by The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division.
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Massive steps have been adopted for building smart Rajshahi as part of the government efforts of building Smart Bangladesh envisioned by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by 2041.
To this end, Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has already signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding with A2I of the Information and Communication Technology Division.
BD: 20-year master plan to transform Cox's Bazar into a smart city likely to be initiated next month
The 20-year-long master plan to transform the tourism city Cox's Bazar into a modern and smart city is likely to be initiated next month.
The Cox's Bazar Development Authority (CoxDA) is ready to prepare a master plan for the tourism city.
"We're working to formulate a masterplan for 20 years — from 2023 to 2043 — to transform Cox's Bazar into a smart city. The formal work to this end will start next month," Chairman of the CoxDA, Commodore (retd) Muhammed Nurul Absar, told reporters in a views-exchange meeting held at his office on Saturday.
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has introduced a Smart Digital Graveyard System to facilitate people with a hassle-free burial process and trace their relatives' graves easily even after several years.
DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam on Thursday inaugurated the system at a function at Nagar Bhaban Auditorium in the city's Gulshan area, said a press release.
Read more: BD: Dhaka North City Corporation launches digital graveyard system
The government has planned to develop a smart city for fisheries in Chakaria Upazila of Cox's Bazar to tap the potential of the blue economy through marine fisheries.
"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the fisheries ministry to explore the potential of the blue economy by developing a national marine fisheries management plan. We are striving to improve fish production and the livelihoods of fishermen," said Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim at a roundtable on Sunday.
Read more: BD: Fisheries smart city in Chakaria on the cards to boost blue economy