The government of Bangladesh has undertaken multi-dimensional initiatives to advance satellite, space, and drone technologies, according to Fakir Mahbub Anam, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology. Speaking at a seminar titled “Satellites, Drones and Future Space Technology in Bangladesh” held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka on Tuesday, he said the government is working on plans to establish a new low Earth orbit satellite.
The minister emphasized that satellite and drone technologies are no longer luxuries but essential infrastructures for national development, disaster management, agriculture, fisheries, communication, and security. He noted that satellite technology can help forecast disasters, monitor river erosion, enhance agricultural productivity, and ensure the safety of coastal and deep-sea fishermen. The government has already initiated programs to deliver cyclone and weather alerts to fishermen more quickly.
Regarding drones, he said they are now being used beyond photography and entertainment, serving as effective tools for border security, agricultural management, surveying, and disaster response. He called for collaboration among universities, research institutions, and technology sectors to enhance the use of space data and applications.
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