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Directorate of Information and Communication Technology

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: Information and Communication Technology Department;


=> 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 Electronics Communication, E-Government, Skilled Information Technology Human Resource Development, Cyber Security, Information Technology Innovation


Ensuring implementation, effective coordination, dissemination of technical concepts among all. Information and communication technology infrastructure, reliable


Establishing maintenance procedures and attractive IT services.


 


Manpower Structure of the Department:


 


Head Office


 


1st class


24


 


Total: 76


 


2nd Class


04


3rd class


26


4th class


22


District Office


 


1st class


64


Total: 192


 


3rd class


128


Upazila office


1st class


488


Total: 488


total


756


Currently working in the head office


7 people


Functional Purpose:


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


2) Creation of appropriate 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 for the purpose of providing 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) Expansion of information and communication technology knowledge at all levels of government and people.


8) Preparation of information and communication technology related laws, policies, guidelines and standardization.


9) Creating and maintaining interoperability in practical areas 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) Providing support, maintenance and support in creating appropriate infrastructure of ICT in all departments up to field level.


3) Recruitment, promotion, posting and transfer of professionally skilled manpower in government offices at all levels.


4) Technical and specialized knowledge transfer of information technology at all levels.


5) Formulation and implementation of policies for the development of equality of government institutions and manpower.


6) Formulation and implementation of policies for the development of equality of manpower related to information technology


7) Taking initiatives to provide services to the people in electronic manner up to the grass roots level and conducting information collection, distribution and research activities in this regard.


8) Ensuring requirements, quality and interoperability of equipment etc.


9) Providing research, development and assistance in assimilation of modern technology at all levels.


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