World Info Society Day today

City Desk :
The World Telecommuni-cation and Information Society Day (WTISD) will be celebrated in the country today with the theme ‘Digital Innovation for Sustainable Develop-ment’.

WTISD-2024 will offer the chance to explore how digital innovation can help connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity for all, reports BSS.

According to the United Nations, the World Telecommuni-cation Day has been celebrated annually on May 17 since 1969, marking the founding of ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in March 2006 stipulating that World Information Society Day shall be celebrated every year on May 17 to focus on the importance of ICT and the wide range of issues related to the information society.

On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday issued separate messages wishing success of all programmes of it.

Marking the day, Posts and Telecommunications Division and its affiliate organizations have chalked out elaborate programmes across the country.

Different television channels, including state-run Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar are expected to broadcast discussions highlighting the significance of the day.