Most government offices are yet to introduce e-tendering though it is one of the priorities of the government's 'Digital Bangladesh' initiatives, sources said.
Over 70 per cent government works are still being done through the old system of inviting bids although the Prime Minister had instructed all the ministries to implement e-tendering system in 2011.
Weiterlesen: BD: e-tendering not followed in most govt procurement
The government has started the process of setting up hi-tech parks in some divisional cities to promote the country's information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
At the first stage, hi-tech parks will be set up in Mohakhali, Kaliakoir in Gazipur, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Jessore, according to the Bangladesh High Tech Park Authority (BHTPA).
Weiterlesen: BD: Process of setting up hi-tech parks in divisional cities begins
Experts at a seminar Saturday said internet for all means not only enabling access through networks and devices but also offering content that is relevant and useful to mass market consumers.
Getting Bangladesh's budding entrepreneurs and vast rural population online, will be a shot in the arm for the economy, they said and stressed on the need for trouble-free and easy internet connection for all with new, innovative and useful contents to empower people.
“We are going to introduce e-service regulations to ensure quality and standard electronic services in a disciplined way to the people against the backdrop of delivering of over 250 e-services in the public sector,” announced ICT Secretary, Md Nazrul Islam Khan.
Weiterlesen: Bangladesh to set up regulatory environment for e-government