One of the key components of Smart Bangladesh is the Smart District. Since districts are the most important role in the field-level governance of Bangladesh. The idea of a Smart District is to combine digital assets and the internet of things to improve and optimize to its maximum efficiency to create opportunity and provide services and interaction with inhabitants. Citizens will be able to get services with minimum effort and optimal time, on the other hand, service providers will be able to forecast citizen needs and allocate resources accordingly through advanced data intelligence by establishing interconnection among various platforms.

4 pillars of Smart Bangladesh

This Smart Bangladesh heavily relies on four fundamental pillars that will be harnessed by the technology, which are the principal drivers of transformation. These four pillars are:

Smart Citizen: 100% digital access, innovation, empathy, and collaboration at the core

Smart Society: Fully inclusive society thriving in a sustainable environment

Smart Economy: High ease of doing business, $50Bn ICT Industry & Circular economy

Smart Government: Top 20 digitally innovating countries & 100% paperless govt. with personalized services

Objectives of SMART District:

The efficiency of Services: To optimize the use of public resources and provide a high level of citizen service.

Mobility: To make it convenient for citizens to move around in the district, whether by foot, bike, car, public transport, etc. (regardless of transportation means).

Economic Growth: To attract businesses, national and international investors, and visitors.

Sustainability: To grow & develop the district with strong consideration for environmental impact.

Safety and Security: To improve public safety & security in everyday life and at special events, as well as being best possibly prepared for emergencies and disasters.

District Reputation: To constantly improve the district’s image & reputation