Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) and Internet Society Bangladesh Chapter (ISOCbd) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on Internet governance, digital development, and emerging technologies in Bangladesh.
The signing ceremony took place on February 24, 2025, with representatives from both organisations present.
Chairperson of Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum Mohammad Aminul Hakim, and President of Internet Society Bangladesh Chapter Dr. Md. Nadir Bin Ali, have signed the deal on behalf of their organisations.
The event was witnessed by Vice Chairperson of BIGF Advocate Abdullah Al Noman; Secretary-General of BIGF Mohammad Abdul Haque and General Secretary of ISOCbd Md Barkatul Alam.
Scope of Collaboration Under this agreement, both organisations will work together to. Implement IGF initiatives in Bangladesh. Foster digital development and a digital ecosystem aligned with digital transformation, inclusion, responsibility, and sustainability.
Ensure Internet governance to prevent Internet fragmentation. Strengthen data protection, data sharing, and privacy mechanisms. Promote innovation, open data, big data, and data-driven decision-making for public benefit. Uphold human rights in the digital space. Enhance digital security to prevent discrimination and the spread of misinformation. Regulate artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies responsibly.
Advocate for the digital commons as a global public good. Support progress on the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) action lines, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Digital Compact, and other national and international development initiatives. Assign focal points from both organizations to ensure effective collaboration under the MoU.
