DHAKA, Feb 06, 2020 (BSS) – President M Abdul Hamid today asked all
concerned to properly utilise the ICT knowledge and talents of the youths for
the overall development of the country as he inaugurated the BASIS SoftExpo
2020 here.
“We have to invent the world-standard software and solutions at the advent
of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR) utilising the meritorious and latent
youths of the country,” he told the function at the International Convention
City Bashundhara.
On the introduction of the government’s policy on the Information of
Communication Technology ICT), the head of the state said if the ICT policy
can be properly implemented, it would help generate more job opportunities
for the youths.
“Besides, it will accelerate the businesses of the local software company
and reduce the risk of their business as well,” he added.
Terming the Expo-2020, organised by Bangladesh Association of Software and
Information Service (BASIS) as a very significant, he said it would help
build a Digital Bangladesh within 2021.
Referring to the cyber crimes issue, President Hamid categorically put
emphasis on inventing own technology to combat the cyber crimes, which is one
of the bad impacts of the modern technology.
“It is very urgent to ensure the proper use of the Information and
Communication Technology along with the invention of new neo software. Usage
of ICT made life more easy and comfortable while its misuse creates tension,”
he observed.
The President went on saying, “Different kinds of cyber crimes, including
hacking and credit cards forgery, can disrupt the development sector . . .
So, give priority to the invention of own technology.”
He urged all concerned to take necessary steps to develop invented
technology as well as ensure its protection and stop misuse of modern
technology.
“We have to take effective measures to continue the existing development
trend of the ICT and prioritise the local ICT institutions as we have to
solve our problems by own”, Abdul Hamid mentioned.
The President suggested the authorities concerned to formulate time-
befitting policy and plans as well.
The incumbent government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working
relentlessly to take the ICT sector to a new height.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, MP, Senior Secretary of ICT
Division NM Ziaul Alam, BASIS President Syed Almas Kabir, secretaries
concerned, among others, were present on the occasion