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Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), a private think-tank, has recommended allowing revenue budget for recruitment of ICT human resources in government offices.

"It is important to recruit ICT (information and communication technology) human resources through the revenue budget to ensure the sustainability of eGovernment projects, many of which are launched under the development budget through financial assistance from donor agencies," the BEI said in a recent study of eGovernment in Bangladesh.

Read more: Bangladesh: Recruiting ICT human resources thru' revenue budget seen vital

Experts at an international workshop yesterday called for providing Internet access to all citizens to boost economic growth aimed at reducing poverty.

They also underscored that the Internet access should be provided even before the country get connected to the information superhighway through submarine cable.

Read more: Bangladesh: Provide Internet access to all, Experts tell int'l workshop

E-government can promote greater transparency in government activities, reduce the scope for corruption and attract investment, according to a study.

As combating corruption is a top priority for all political parties, e-government can provide an effective tool in reducing corruption, the study said.

Read more: Bangladesh: E-government can cut graft, up investment

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