CA Yunus calls for ethical use of technology, rejects fraud for prosperity

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (28 January) said Bangladesh must use technology ethically to avoid misuse and succeed in a fast-changing digital world.

"This country can never be a land of fraud. We want to hold our heads high through our own qualities. We have that capability," he said, pointing finger at the challenges Bangladesh faces on the global stage due to the widespread use of fake documents.

Citing an example of an individual who used all forged certificates to enter a foreign country as a doctor, Prof Yunus said the nation must move away from such practices to fully benefit from advanced technology.

"Let us make up our minds that we will come out of fraud, take steps to ensure realistic policies, and build a pro-people system of governance," the Chief Adviser said, expressing displeasure over the misuse of technology in producing fake documents.

Prof Yunus pointed out that Bangladeshis are highly talented and creative, stressing that this talent and creativity must not be used for harmful or unethical purposes.

He was speaking at the Inaugural session of the Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, the country's largest technology showcase, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), stressing that tomorrow's world will be truly a different world.

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"It is absolutely a very important event. There is no doubt. This is a key sector," he said, seeking much importance that is required for this sector.

The expo features innovation, digital devices, mobile technology, e-sports and B2B zones, alongside product discounts and special offers.

The ICT Division, the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) and the Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) are jointly hosting the country's largest technology exhibition, which will continue until 31 January.

The inaugural session began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a theme song of the expo. An audio-visual presentation was also screened.

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury and BCS President Mohammad Zahirul Islam and BHTPA Managing Director Md Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan also spoke at the opening session.

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb shared Bangladesh's ambitious target to increase its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exports from approximately $1 billion to $5 billion by 2030.

He assured the investors of protecting their investments.

Speakers at the opening ceremony highlighted the importance of building a digitally skilled nation through proper investment in developing human resources. They also discussed Bangladesh's growing potential in exporting digital services.

They expressed optimism that the country would soon be able to present new technologies to the world, rather than relying solely on technologies developed elsewhere.

Bangladesh has set an ambitious target to increase its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exports from approximately $1 billion–$1.4 billion currently to $5 billion by 2030. While previous targets

The expo aims to attract technological innovation, showcase capabilities and successes, and encourage investment in the technology sector.

Five seminars and four panel discussions are scheduled, focusing on digital transformation, global investment, the startup ecosystem, the national equipment identity register, financing and digital devices for students to build an intelligent society, bridging gaps in the innovation ecosystem, the deep-tech value chain, manufacturing and export vision, and inclusive digital transformation.

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Entry to the expo is open to all through online or on-site registration. The venue will be fully Wi-Fi enabled using satellite internet technology.

The expo serves as a major platform for showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative ideas from various industries and universities.