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82 Bangladesh Title: Technical Linkages (TECHLINK): an effort for institutional strengthening Proposer: Mr. Mesbah Ul Alam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology Country: Bangladesh Date: March 2005 I. INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology (MOSICT) of the Government of Bangladesh is responsible for promoting science and technology for the good of society. The ultimate goal is to alleviate poverty by spreading science and ICT to remote areas of the country. The national ICT policy was passed in 2002 in order to build a knowledge-based society by the year 2006, and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Ministry has been striving to establish technological linkages with the attached departments, such as Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Bangladesh National Scientific and Technical Documentation Centre (BANSDOC), and the National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST). It is envisaged that an established electronic linkage among the departments, and between the Ministry and the departments would enhance the speed of communication and the decision making process; make the whole process of governance more transparent and accountable; help improve efficiency; reduce wastage of resources; enhance planning; raise the quality of services; and contribute to the establishment of e-government in Bangladesh. II. ISSUES After reorganization and renaming of the Ministry of Science and ICT (from the previous Ministry of Science and Technology) in the year 2002, there has been a major revision in the Rules of Business of the Ministry. Attention has been paid to formulation of National ICT Policy and enactment of an ICT Act. Along with these steps, the Ministry has been trying to integrate efforts of the departments through establishment of e-government within this Ministry. The TECHLINK is an e-government solution with the objective of ensuring efficiency and transparency in governmental work. An established automated system has yet to be created in any of the departments. All departments, within the computer system, have been able to develop a computerized database on their own organization and activities, but without a provision for integration into a grid. All stakeholders cannot access pertinent information, and the decision-making process is
Bangladesh delayed. All departments have their LAN and WAN within the office premise, but due to the shortage of IT personnel, there are often disruptions in the network. The ICT infrastructure in Bangladesh is still in its infancy. Inter-continental and inter-ocean submarine cable is yet to connect Bangladesh with the information super highway. By the end of this year, it is expected that Bangladesh will receive the linkage with submarine cable. However, the internal infrastructure is yet to be constructed. In order to establish technological linkages with the departments, in the absence of optical fiber sub marine cable, various technological options for high-speed data communication have become available in Bangladesh. A choice can be made from amongst the options on the basis of the specific situation, reliability, nature of work, location of work, and the financial value. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) connection for long distance is not suitable for MOSICT as the Ministry and none of its departments deal with such maintenance (maintenance of cable line on city streets) and manpower. A Digital Data Network (DDN) connection is a point-to-point solution and needs support as it runs through a third party – Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board (BTTB). It is also quite expensive. Radio link connections through VSAT may confront interference in their line of sight because of high-rise buildings, and are also vulnerable to natural calamities, but the high speed data communication is quite reliable and the cost is reasonable. A network can be increased by 200 to 300 per cent through VSAT-hub and bandwidth can also be increased for remote locations. III. PROPOSED PROJECT A. Objective and scope The goal of the project is to provide all stakeholders with a common network. The proposed electronic linkage will provide virtual proximity for all official interaction, video conferencing, data sharing and transfer, and instant executive decision making. It will help the executives to get access to the informatized executive information system and database instantly, individually, and collectively. All citizens, as well, will be able to access information from research institutions. The proposed TECHLINK or technological linkages, envisages a coordinated network among the departments of the MOSICT and gradually extend its facilities to other relevant government departments on the basis of subscription. Ultimately there will be an electronic linkage with the general public on matters of their interest. The scope of this effort will therefore be as follows: • MOSICT data communication network through Radio Link with BCC 83
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PART ONE Summary of the Workshop
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