Jashore (Jessore) was inaugurated as the first digital district in Bangladesh on December 20, 2012, to advance the "Digital Bangladesh" initiative.
- It became a hub for e-commerce, ICT services, and local product branding, largely supported by the Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park located there.
Key details regarding Jashore as the first digital district include:
- Inauguration: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared Jashore the first digital district on December 20, 2012.
- ICT Hub: The district hosts the Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park, which has helped foster a tech-driven ecosystem.
- E-commerce Development: Jashore has emerged as a major e-commerce hub, with platforms such as 'Jashore Hat' (for cattle trading), 'Deshi Feriwala', and 'Kenar Hat' facilitating the sale of local products like date molasses (Patali Gur) and Nakshi Kantha.
- Digital Infrastructure: The district saw early implementation of digital services, including digital community centers, which contributed to its recognition.
Note: While Jashore is recognized as the first digital district (2012), it was also the first district to be liberated in 1971 and the first district of undivided Bengal.