US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Sunday said a “Smart Bangladesh” needs greater economic connectivity to take its place as a leader on the world stage.
And for Bangladesh to be more connected to the global economy and see increased trade and investment, he said, global businesses must find a “welcoming and enabling business environment” in Bangladesh.
“And here, let me be frank. The United States government does have concerns about the regulations for digital, social media, and over-the-top platforms the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Information have introduced, as well as the draft Data Protection Act, or DPA,” Haas said.
Ambassador Haas said development and security must be balanced with democracy and human rights.