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The Internet is one of the most powerful modern inventions transforming communities, countries, economies and society as we know it. The potential to connect people regardless of distance has undoubtedly brought the world closer. As the efforts to integrate South Asia continue, the possibilities of utilising the Internet as a tool to bridge the gaps of the region must be harnessed effectively if we are to see progress.
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Chatterjee, B. (2020). A Bay of Bengal Digital Ecosystem. In: Raihan, S., De, P. (eds) Trade and Regional Integration in South Asia. South Asia Economic and Policy Studies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3932-9_15
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