Sunday, November 4, 2012

Computer and ICT Organizations and Associations in Bangladesh

Dear readers,
This post is about a little descriptions about some Association and Organizations in Bangladesh related to Computer, Information and Communication Technology. Due to some steps taken by the Government, the country is going to be Digitized in 21st century. There are lots of Govt websites has already been launched which indicate that Bangladesh Government is going to establish an E-Government system and the country is going to build a stronger basement in IT sector. I will describe in my upcoming posts about lots of Bangladesh Govt official websites and e-services. Take a look at the following sites, these sites could help you a lot.


Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST):


Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is promoting Science and Technology as stewardship of positive change in society and for balanced socioeconomic upliftment, national well-being and thus to make Science and Technology a part of national culture. The use of Science and Technology as a means of sustainable use of Environment, Ecosystem and Resources contribute to world pool of knowledge in Science and Technology. Ministry of Science and Technology has been working relentlessly to step up peace and prosperity of the country through proper utilization of science and appropriate technology. In the last few years Ministry of Science and Technology has achieved a rare feat with due policy level support and with proper planning.

Contact @ MOST:
Ministry of Science & Technology, Bangladesh Secretariat
Dhaka-1000
Telephone:  +880-2-7170840
Fax: +880-2-7169606
E-mail:   section16@most.gov.bd 


Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS):


Bangladesh Computer Samity is the voice of ICT industry of Bangladesh. It is the national association of the ICT companies in Bangladesh. BCS was established in 1987 with eleven members. The ICT industries of Bangladesh comprises distributors, dealers, resellers of computer and allied products, locally assembled computer vendors, software developers and exporters, internet service providers, ICT based educational institutions and training houses, ICT embedded services providers etc. The total number of members stands 1146 at present. The body is run by a 7-number executive committee elected every two years.

Contact @ BCS:
12th, Floor, Sonartori Tower, Plot # 12, Biponon C/A
Sonargaon Road, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
Tel : 880-2-9670955-56
Fax : 880-2-9670955-56 Ext : 108
Email : samity@bcs.org.bd



Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS):


Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is the national trade body for Software & IT Enabled Service industry of Bangladesh. Established in 1997, the association has been working with a vision of developing vibrant software & IT service industry in the country. BASIS started its journey with only 17 charter members. Today the membership stands at more than 450. Members of BASIS account for the lion share of the total software & IT services revenue of the country.

Contact @ BASIS:
BDBL Bhaban (5th Floor - West), 12 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka -1215
Phone: +880 2 8151196; 8144708-09
Fax: +880 2 8151197
Email: secretariat@basis.org.bd



Bangladesh Computer Society (BCSBD):


The Bangladesh Computer Society is regarded as the leading professional and learned society in the field of computers and information systems in Bangladesh. It was established in 1979. The Bangladesh Government Register no -1638(53)/95.This is also a Sister Societies of IEEE Computer Society. BCS Professional Membership is an industry benchmark. Its membership grades begin with Student and Graduate, then move to professional grades with Associate, Member and onto Fellow for highly qualified and experienced practitioners. BCS and ISEB qualifications help to broaden the knowledge and skills sets of IT professionals.
Contact @ BCSBD:
House # 519 (4th Floor), Road # 1,
Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Tel: 02 9677043, 02 9663442,
Email: info@bcsbd.org.bd



Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF):


Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF) is the professional ICT journalist association of Bangladesh which was established in 2002. BIJF has representations of all leading Daily, weekly, monthly ICT publications and other media (such as web, digital publication and electronic media). BIJF has established for the development of ICT movement of our country and to stimulate and facilitate the growth structure of this sector. BIJF tries to emphasis on three sectors. Firstly, to establish the ICT Journalist Unity, secondly, to improvise journalist knowledge and professional duties with utmost delinquency and thirdly to organize ICT related seminars, working paper on National and as well as international issue. So far BIJF have successfully organized several skill development schemes for ICT journalists and also arranged different ICT related national seminars. Among them”Media role on Information Society: perspective Bangladesh” is the most successful one.



It has been argued that ICT has itself pioneered into Bangladesh and the role of Media is very much negligible in this case. But on many dimensions, government policies as well as industry activities are much prejudiced by the Media. Media has a profound impact on building IT awareness, IT industry and IT culture in our Country. The role of media has pioneered in building ICT infrastructure in Bangladesh. In future, BIJF will try to establish the National ICT databank and will conduct several studies on Local and Global aspects of ICT developments. BIJF will also analyze different government initiatives and Industry performance regarding ICT and will recommend different policies for the welfare of this sector. BIJF will also try to make their contribution on several Global issues such as Digital Divide, Information Society, Knowledge based Economy, etc to build a real ICT awarded community for the whole World.



Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB):


Details are not available from their sites. Visit their website for more details.
Contact @ ISPAB:
President
AKHTARUZZAMAN MANJU
Information Services Network Ltd.
TMC Building (4th floor)
52, New Eskaton Road, Dhaka-1000
Tel: 8322785, 01819221942
e-mail: manju@aitlbd.net




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