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In order to implement the Vision 2021 announced by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the government has given special importance to this sector and ensured technical assistance in the ubiquitous application and use of information and communication technology at the district, upazila and union levels; Information and communication technology facilities reaching the edge, infrastructure security provision; maintenance; implementation; Directorate of Information and Communication Technology was established on 31st July, 2013 to ensure delivery of e-services to remote areas of the country by enhancing quality control and skill enhancement of computer professionals.


Directorate of Information and Communication Technology at a Glance:


Name of Department: Directorate of Information and Communication Technology;


Administrative Department: Department of Information and Communication Technology;


Ministries: Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology;


Date of Establishment: July 31, 2013;


Head Office: E-14/X, ICT Tower, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207.


Vision:


         >> Ensuring knowledge-based economy, good governance and sustainable development through e-services at people's doorsteps.


 


Mission:


        >> High Speed Electronic Communication, E-Government, Skilled IT Human Resource Development, Cyber Security, IT Innovation


             Implementation, effective coordination, ensuring dissemination of technical concepts to all. Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure,


             Establishment of reliable maintenance procedures and attractive technical services.


 


Functional purpose:


1. To create high speed electronic connectivity system to the lowest level of the country.


2. To create proper infrastructure for the purpose of providing information and communication technology related services across the country.


3. Coordinating activities related to information and communication technology at the government and private levels.


4. Effective maintenance of information and communication technology related infrastructure to provide uninterrupted service.


5. Creation of ICT services with the aim of creating skilled information and communication technology professionals at the government level.


6. Capacity building of trained manpower for fast changing technologies.


7. Expanding information and communication technology knowledge at all levels of government and people.


8. Standardization and preparation of information and communication technology related laws, policies, guidelines.


9. Creating and maintaining interoperability in the use of ICT services and products.


10. Providing overall support in research, innovation and application of new technologies.


 


Functions:


1. Ensuring and coordinating the use and application of ICT at all levels of government.


2. Formulation and implementation of policies for the development of equality of public institutions and manpower.


3. Organization of various national and international days/events related to information technology.


4. Transfer of technical and specialized knowledge of information technology at all levels.


5. Research, development and assistance in assimilation of modern technology at all levels.


6. Recruitment, promotion and posting to promote IT workforce equity.


7. Ensuring requirements, quality and inter-operability of equipment etc.


8. Providing electronic services to the people up to the grass roots level and conducting information collection, distribution and research activities in this regard.


9. Providing support, maintenance and support in creating appropriate infrastructure of ICT in all departments up to the field level.


10. Providing proper status and safeguarding the interests of the officers and employees of the department through proper assessment of merit, experience, qualifications.