Bangladeshi cos showcasing ICT products at Dubai tech fair
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
FE Report
Five companies from Bangladesh are participating in the 3rd largest IT fair of the world -- Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) popularly know as GITEX Technology Week.
Prime Minister, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the fair at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Sunday.
According to industry insiders, the size of the IT market excluding telecom in Bangladesh is estimated to be US$300 million in total; of which the software and ITES industries share 39 per cent (US$117 million).
There are close to 500 software and ITES companies in Bangladesh, employing over 12,000 ICT professionals.
The country witnessed a whopping 620 per cent growth of export in the ICET sector in the last five years which now stands to US$ 26 million.
Bangladesh Ambassador to the UAE Nazmul Quaunine, Commercial Counselor Md Mahmudur Rahman and Export Promotion Bureau Secretary Md Amir Hossain were present during the inauguration.
Bangladesh is continuing its efforts to increase export volumes and diversify export products. Export of software, information and communication (ICT) related products and services are experiencing tremendous growth.
A press release issued from the office of Consulate General of Bangladesh government in Dubai said Bangladesh has already emerged as a preferred global outsource destination.
By taking strategic advantage of Dubai as regional hub, participants from Bangladesh are upbeat about finding opportunities to market their products and services not only in the UAE but also in the middle east and north Africa (MENA) region.
Apart from Export Promotion Bureau, the participating companies from Bangladesh are ATI Limited, Bangladesh Internet Press Ltd (Software), Databiz Inc (inventory and accounting software (Highlights), Databiz Restaura, University and School Management Software, Online Library Management Software, Divine IT Limited and Leadsoft Bangladesh Limited.
Five companies from Bangladesh are participating in the 3rd largest IT fair of the world -- Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) popularly know as GITEX Technology Week.
Prime Minister, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the fair at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Sunday.
According to industry insiders, the size of the IT market excluding telecom in Bangladesh is estimated to be US$300 million in total; of which the software and ITES industries share 39 per cent (US$117 million).
There are close to 500 software and ITES companies in Bangladesh, employing over 12,000 ICT professionals.
The country witnessed a whopping 620 per cent growth of export in the ICET sector in the last five years which now stands to US$ 26 million.
Bangladesh Ambassador to the UAE Nazmul Quaunine, Commercial Counselor Md Mahmudur Rahman and Export Promotion Bureau Secretary Md Amir Hossain were present during the inauguration.
Bangladesh is continuing its efforts to increase export volumes and diversify export products. Export of software, information and communication (ICT) related products and services are experiencing tremendous growth.
A press release issued from the office of Consulate General of Bangladesh government in Dubai said Bangladesh has already emerged as a preferred global outsource destination.
By taking strategic advantage of Dubai as regional hub, participants from Bangladesh are upbeat about finding opportunities to market their products and services not only in the UAE but also in the middle east and north Africa (MENA) region.
Apart from Export Promotion Bureau, the participating companies from Bangladesh are ATI Limited, Bangladesh Internet Press Ltd (Software), Databiz Inc (inventory and accounting software (Highlights), Databiz Restaura, University and School Management Software, Online Library Management Software, Divine IT Limited and Leadsoft Bangladesh Limited.