As you may know, the Global Information Technology Report 2005-2006, sponsored by the World Economic Forum has been released. According to the report, Bangladesh is marginally improved but going backwards in terms of its ICT development. The report uses the Networked Readiness Index (NRI), covering total of 115 economies during the year 2005, to measure the degree of preparation of a nation or community to participate in and benefit from ICT developments.
"The most modern technology in our communication network will add a new dimension in the whole communication sector, which has already witnessed a massive progress after implementation of various projects over the last four and half years resulting in a new dynamism in the national economy," he said.
An agreement was signed in this regard between Titas and Business Automation Ltd, a local software giant on Monday in the city.
Under the agreement, software developer Business Automation will develop an online application processing and tracking system for the industrial clients of Titas Gas upon completion of which there will be more transparency, accountability and efficiency in new gas connection system.
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“It is very clear that we can apply some of the key strategies already identified by Sri Lanka’s authorities in the e-government implementations,” S.A.S.M. Taifur, Project Director of the Bangladesh Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Task Force, told reporters just after the national conference on e-government at the SOFTEXPO 2005 in Dhaka.
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