As artificial intelligence reshapes global governance and digital access, Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment. Despite progress in digital services, the nation lacks a robust Bangla Large Language Model to ensure linguistic inclusion, data sovereignty, and AI independence. This article explores the fragmented state of current initiatives, debunks prevailing myths, and outlines a strategic roadmap for building a sovereign, public-sector LLM that serves citizens in their own language and secures the country’s digital future.
From Insight to Impact: The Era of Evidence-Led Policymaking
In an era where data drives progress, evidence-based policymaking (EBPM) is revolutionizing governance. By integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics, governments can move beyond tradition and intuition to craft smarter, more responsive policies. This article explores how real-time insights, predictive modeling, and automation are transforming public sector decision-making, while also confronting ethical challenges like bias and privacy. With strategic investment and transparent frameworks, EBPM holds the key to a more equitable and effective future.
Governing with Algorithms: The Promise, Perils, and Potential of AI in Public Administration
Industry-wise, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a potent change agent, and the domain of public administration can no longer remain aloof to its significant impact. AI has the potential to […]
Elevating Government Cybersecurity: Strategies for a Secure and Resilient Digital Future
A fundamental transformation is in progress as governments quickly digitize fundamental functions and public services to expand access and convenience to citizens. The tax filing, city utility administration, and license […]
Understanding GovTech Fundamentals
Citizens’ expectations for digital services are changing because of the seamless experience they have in the private sector. Yet most legacy government processes can’t keep up, leading to citizen disappointment […]
E-Governance vs. GovTech: Decoding the Tech Revolution in Government
The rapid evolution of technology has transformed public administration, bringing e-governance and GovTech to the forefront. While often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings. This blog breaks down the […]
DeepSeek: Balancing Cost, Performance, and Global Ambition in AI
DeepSeek, an emerging AI startup founded in May 2023 in Hangzhou, China, is rapidly redefining the global AI landscape with its groundbreaking innovations. By training a large language model in just 55 days for under $6 million, DeepSeek challenges the notion that high-performance AI requires hefty investments, positioning itself as a strong competitor to established giants like OpenAI and Google.
With its highly successful AI assistant chatbot topping U.S. App Store charts and the release of the R1 reasoning model, DeepSeek is already reshaping industry dynamics and prompting significant stock fluctuations among major tech firms. Analysts have even dubbed this moment a “Sputnik moment,” highlighting the urgent shift in competitive power as DeepSeek underscores China’s growing influence in the global tech arena. As it continues to push boundaries, the future of AI—and the technological landscape as a whole—appears poised for a dramatic transformation.
Exploring New Frontiers: Dohatec at the 7th BMIC
The 7th BMIC in Bangkok, Thailand, provided a valuable platform for Dohatec to engage with global leaders in border management and identity solutions. The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration and the role of technology in addressing the challenges of modern border security. Dohatec gained valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices, which will inform the development of innovative solutions and contribute to a more secure and interconnected world.
Building Tomorrow’s Government: Dohatec’s Vision at the ICT Symposium
The Symposium Talk, a core activity of the “National Symposium on Industry-Academia Collaboration for ICT-enabled Bangladesh”, provided an interactive platform for prominent leaders and experts to meet and discuss the […]
Dohatec’s Disappointing Day: A Setback in ISCT20 Campaign
In their second match of the ISCT 2024, Dohatec New Media suffered a frustrating defeat in a low-scoring thriller at the hands of ERA Infotech. The thrilling game took place […]