Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight the present status of information and communication technology (ICT) in Bangladesh and to represent the scenario of growth and development of ICT in relation to the evolution of the information explosion with the aim of providing better library and information services in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachDocumentary sources and direct observation are the major methods of this article.FindingsTo achieve the millennium development goal and to face the information revolution, Bangladesh needs a special information infrastructure. There is also an immediate need to make a dedicated decision to ensure an appropriate electronic‐communication environment in the country to facilitate the use of ICT to disseminate information, building communication, marketing products and publications, and earn revenue through e‐commerce.Originality/valueThe paper will be of value to researchers on Bangladesh who wish to learn more about the state of ICT in the country, as well as to librarians wishing to improve their services.
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