Bangladesh scored poorly in knowledge economy, innovation, ICT and Education compared to its South Asian neighbours. An Asian Development Bank Report released yesterday has put the country at penultimate place among 28 countries in Knowledge Economy and in Innovation Index. it ranked 23rd among 28 countries in ICT, while in education it scored 4.28 points against the average South Asian score of 4.66. In Knowledge Economy, Innovation, and ICT Indices, Bangladesh fell short of India, Srilanka, Nepal, while it was ahead of Nepal, Cambodia and Pakistan in Education index. China topped the list in Knowledge Economy and ICT, Singapore in Innovation and South Korea in education. Visiting ADB Vice-President Bindu Lohani handed over the Report to Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday..