Bangladesh, Singapore Explore Stronger Ties in Digital Technology, E-commerce
Bangladesh and Singapore have held talks on strengthening cooperation in digital payments, AI, e-commerce and telecommunications. Singapore's Non-Resident High Commissioner Derek Loh paid a courtesy call on Posts, Telecommunications and IT & Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam at the Bangladesh Secretariat on November 2.
Talks at the Secretariat on November 2 between IT Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam and Singapore's High Commissioner Derek Loh; Singapore keen to share experience in digital payments, AI and e-commerce
Bangladesh and Singapore have held discussions on strengthening cooperation across digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and the modernisation of public services. Singapore's Non-Resident High Commissioner Derek Loh paid a courtesy call on Posts, Telecommunications and IT & Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday (November 2), according to a press release.
Minister Anam said the government is prioritising accelerated digital transformation, the promotion of AI, and the expansion of technology-driven public services across the country. He outlined plans to modernise the postal network into hubs for e-commerce, parcel delivery and integrated logistics.
The minister also spoke of expanding digital payments across government services to ensure transparency and accountability in revenue collection, and shared plans to use AI in healthcare and public administration.
Singapore keen to share experience
High Commissioner Loh said Singapore is interested in sharing its experience in digital payment systems, revenue transparency, AI in healthcare, scientific research and biomedical technology.
He highlighted the potential of Bangladesh's extensive postal infrastructure for e-commerce and logistics, and stressed preparing the youth through technology education and skills development.
Also present were Chargé d'Affaires Philip Ong, desk officer Mrithini TGGRITHARAN, and Benjamin Chue, development partner for South Asia at Enterprise Singapore.
Observers note that cooperation with an experienced partner like Singapore could help advance Bangladesh's digital economy journey, particularly its payments ecosystem and e-commerce infrastructure.
Source: The Business Standard.
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