Govt drafts law to operate offices digitally after Covid-19 lessons

The Cabinet Division has released the draft of "Digital Governance Act 2020" after feeling the need for a law to operate offices digitally amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports bdnews24.com.

Once the law is passed, it will be easier for the government to provide the people with services besides adding pace to office work anytime, not only during a pandemic or other emergencies.

The government offices will be able to collect or disburse money digitally. Officials will also have the ability to sign documents digitally. Documents, including agreements, can be presented digitally under the law.

It will open the door to conferences, meetings, court hearings, recording to witness statements and quizzing them by using audio-visual technology.