Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday emphasised the need for technological advancement to keep pace with a rapidly changing world, saying the ICT sector will shape the future. The chief adviser noted that although Bangladesh may appear to be moving alongside other countries, in reality, the nation lags in thinking, action, and preparedness. He attributed this gap to insufficient attention to the ICT sector, which he called the “core sector that will shape the world’s future.”Stressing that preparation must begin now, he urged authorities to move beyond traditional thinking when formulating policies for the sector. He added that this outdated mindset persists in Bangladesh’s ICT sector and stressed the need for true digital governance to deliver government services directly to citizens. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attended as a special guest, with ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury in the chair.