Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger global cooperation to bridge the digital divide and build robust data systems.

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury made the call while delivering the country's statement at the 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) at the UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday.

He underscored the need for strengthening research and data systems, bridging the digital divide through enhanced international cooperation, technology transfer and capacity building and promoting the ethical use of emerging technologies with strong data privacy safeguards.

Ambassador Salahuddin also highlighted the importance of i...