Dhaka, April 23 -- Bangladesh's remarkable achievements in digital innovation and the government's ongoing initiatives to build a smart nation by 2041, ensuring sustainable development, were showcased in a side event of the ongoing 80th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok.

The sideline event titled 'Smart Innovation for Sustainable Development: Perspective from Bangladesh and the Region' was held at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday.

The event drew a diverse array of attendees, including representatives from United Nations member states and delegates from different countries, development agencies, international organizations, civil society member...