Experts Call for Time-Bound Action on Accessible Digital Services at Dhaka Seminar
A seminar in Dhaka has called for clear, time-bound measures to make Bangladesh’s expanding digital services accessible to persons with disabilities. Speakers stressed that digital progress will remain incomplete unless all citizens, including those with disabilities, can safely and independently use public e-services. They highlighted the need for affordable internet, regular accessibility checks on government websites and apps, and stronger laws and enforcement to close the gaps that still exclude many users.
The seminar, titled “Innovation to Inclusion in the Digital Age”, was held at the BIDA Auditorium in Agargaon and organised by Aspire to Innovate (a2i) and UNDP Bangladesh. Over 150 participants attended, including representatives from the ICT Division, a2i, Bangladesh Computer C...