We are gratified to note the government's announcement that it is moving ahead with a plan to automate the operations of the Dhaka Custom House (DCH) and that this is merely the first step in an ambitious plan to computerise the entire governmental apparatus during this government's five-year tenure.
There can be no doubt that automating the customs systems is long overdue and will have myriad benefits to importers and exporters, which one hopes will ultimately be passed on to the consumer in the form of lower prices.
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Read more: Realizing the Promise of Digital Bangladesh through an E-Governance Architecture
At least 12 ministries and departments of the government have already started to provide E-service to the people, says a press release.
It was told at a review meeting on "E-governance quick win" at the Prime Minister's Office in the city yesterday. Around 50 officials of different ministries and departments attended the meeting.
They also assured providing assistance for constructing water-treatment plants, as the country faces acute shortages of safe drinking water.
The meeting was informed that at least 12 ministries and departments of the government are currently providing E-service to the people.
People of remote areas started getting information about earnings through Union Information Center (UIC), and Agriculture Information and Communication Center (AICC).
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