Tracey Ann Jacobson, Charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb at his office in the ICT Tower on Thursday.
During the meeting, Faiz invited international investors, including US companies, to explore opportunities in Bangladesh’s expanding data centers, cloud services and digital infrastructure sectors. He also informed that the government will soon launch the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) development project with support from the World Bank.
The two sides discussed the progress and future prospects of Bangladesh’s ICT sector, with a focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, skill development, cyber security, and startup ecosystem growth. They also exchanged views on the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), data governance, and the upgrading of the police communication system.
Praising Bangladesh’s strides in digital transformation, the US Charge d’affaires assured continued US support through technical assistance and knowledge sharing.
Faiz emphasised the importance of international partnerships in establishing Bangladesh as a hub for technological innovation and advancement.
The meeting was attended by Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary of the ICT Division, along with David, Deputy Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs and Chief of the Political Section at the US Embassy, and Paul Frost, Commercial Counselor at the US Embassy in Dhaka.
