Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- The "Digital Bangladesh" slogan, which emerged in 2009, echoed a collective dream of embracing technology across all aspects of life. The dream had a modest yet revolutionary vision: to "connect people and enable digital inclusion to reach out to all Bangladeshis." In its first stage, it has achieved this goal phenomenally. "Mobile penetration has crossed over 95 per cent. Broadband has penetrated beyond urban areas. E-services have begun even in government institutions. Digital literacy has begun to spread." The "click and pay" experience is a reality for a generation that had to spend hours to avail themselves of a utility bill and/or a passport. However, history is not a reward for those who rest on their laurels in t...