Technology Development in Bangladesh

 Since the beginning of civilization humans have always strived to improve their living conditions by developing knowledge, technology and commerce. Certain civilization, society or nation has excelled than others mainly by developing new technologies or improving the existing ones, expanding their knowledge and commerce.

Neolithic Revolution, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indus, Chinese culture of the ancient past or Romans, Greek, Islamic advancement or Industrial/scientific revolution of Europe, America or the recent industrial miracles of the far-east led by Japan, Korea, China and India – all have a common thread i.e. they all have developed new technologies. They have led in various technologies and continue to lead and develop new technologies beyond our imagination.

Development of technology is a systematic and disciplined approach with imagination for creating something ‘different or new’ that did not exist or improves an existing method, product or application that ultimately would make the life of the user better, simpler or more attractive than he or she knew beforehand.

Before 1948 Bangladesh had certain technologies/industries like Muslin, Silk, Jute, and Tea etc. During 1948-72 some industries were established to start an industry based country, but did not make any measurable impact compared to the other nations. Since 1972 private initiatives have paved the way to some of our current industry-base, mainly in: agriculture, fishery/poultry, garments, pharmaceuticals, construction etc.

Although innovative thinking is an individual gift and the degree of innovation varies from person to person, everybody in this world has some unique idea. In the current ‘flat-world’ an idea can be generated anywhere and implemented from far away. Innovative thinking and generation of ideas can be nurtured to bring out the best of any human being.

In Bangladesh every family needs to have the tools and education to empower their children with the belief that they can realize whatever they dream, whatever they want to achieve and support them. Educational institutes need to have the tools to cultivate creativity as a part of students’ standard-learning process, so that the students can grow into ‘the society’s creative future’. Government has a key role to play as facilitator and create an environment where every organization, every citizen irrespective of their age or background can pursue their creativity that advances everyday-life at home, at workplace, in business or the society.

Internet, communication and solutions for sufficient energy are pre-requisites for country’s technology base, development and innovation. Broad based innovation and technology development cannot happen overnight.  With a long term view and right priorities, the conditions and the parameters for technology development can be pursued and achieved ‘bit by bit’ and in parallel. The perfection or 100% achievement in ‘any one area’ must not necessarily be the hindrance for ‘the good or a start in the right direction’. After all, every ‘Today’ will become a ‘Yesterday’ and every ‘Tomorrow’ will become a ‘Today’—we must start.

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