Dhaka, April 3 -- Although Bangladesh has laid an essential foundation for a technology-driven and skill-based digital economy, it still needs to put in place a comprehensive national e-commerce strategy and improve delivery logistics, said a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) report.

A Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment, completed by UNCTAD at the request of the Bangladesh government, pinpoints improvements in telecommunications infrastructure, trade logistics, payment solutions, laws and regulations, skills development, and financing, that can accelerate e-commerce and spread the benefits throughout the economy.

"All commercial activities are going to be digital, and all current business laws, regulations and p...