Joy honoured as architect of Digital Bangladesh

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak honored Joy at an event organised by the ICT Division, Young Bangla, Suchinta Foundation, Centre for Research and Information, Bangladesh Computer Council, a2i and the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services. Joy had won the ICT for Development Award 2016 in New York on September 20 in recognition for his outstanding contribution to Bangladesh through implementation of the “Digital Bangladesh” initiative. He was given the award for his leadership and commitment towards ICT as a tool for sustainable development. Yesterday, Joy said: “I have tried my best to make the country digital in line with the government’s objectives. Now villagers know how to operate a computer. Information has become available to all because the internet is within reach of everyone.“