City IT 2009 kicks off

The government should make available necessary infrastructure and ICT equipment to the masses to realise the “Digital Bangladesh” dream, said the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry president. The government and educational institutions, both public and private, should concentrate on the development of both the final product and human resources behind the sector, said Annisul Huq.He inaugurated the eighth annual computer fair styled “City IT 2009” at the BCS Computer City, IDB Bhaban, in Dhaka yesterday.

“Digital does not refer to only computers. It also consists of mobile technology, access to digital media and information, communication and out sourcing. To transform Bangladesh into Digital Bangladesh by 2021, the government has to transform its administration and institutions into a digital structure,” said Mustafa Jabbar, president of Bangladesh Computer Samity.

“There is a need for the formation of a ‘Digital Chamber of Commerce and Industry’ in the country to support ongoing and future projects under ICT,” added Jabbar.

The nine-day fair, taking place over 1.25 lakh square feet, with 160 participating concerns, will also organise special programmes to honour noted personalities, and various other social activities.

Source: The Daily Star