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Delivering E-governance services in Bangladesh through Libraries and Information Centers: Realities, Challenges and Possibilities


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1 Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh
2 University of Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
     

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Bangladesh is trying to achieve Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041 to put the country on a new, sustainable path of growth while also serving as a role model for other developing nations. With that goal in mind, the government is trying to introduce e-governance services in every government sector. This study looks into user perspectives, obstacles, and suggestions for offering e-governance services through libraries and information centres. A proposed e-governance service delivery model for public libraries is also presented in this paper.

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Bangladesh, E-governance, Library and Information Center, Library and Information Services
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M. Monirul Islam
Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka - 1215
Bangladesh

Ahmed Shafkat Sunvy
University of Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh


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Authors

M. Monirul Islam
Prime Minister’s Office, Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh
Ahmed Shafkat Sunvy
University of Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh

Abstract


Bangladesh is trying to achieve Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041 to put the country on a new, sustainable path of growth while also serving as a role model for other developing nations. With that goal in mind, the government is trying to introduce e-governance services in every government sector. This study looks into user perspectives, obstacles, and suggestions for offering e-governance services through libraries and information centres. A proposed e-governance service delivery model for public libraries is also presented in this paper.

Keywords


Bangladesh, E-governance, Library and Information Center, Library and Information Services

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17821/srels%2F2024%2Fv61i1%2F170998