State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak said the government would ensure 100 percent internet penetration and 50 percent broadband connectivity for all by 2021.
"We have already materialized programs like BanglaGovNet, InfoSarker-2 and impersonating the InfoSarker-3 program under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and close direction of her ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed.
Besides, another program named Connected Bangladesh is in pipeline. With these programs, we will ensure 100 percent internet for all and 50 percent broadband connectivity for the people of Bangladesh," he said.
Palak came up with observations while addressing plenary session of Global Cyber Space Conference 2017 titled 'Bridging the digital divide - empowering by technology led inclusiveness' in New Delhi, India, Thursday night.
Source: http://www.thedailystar.net/city/internet-all-2021-palak-1496191