Information Technology Issues in Bangladesh

Abstract

This chapter shows that the information technology (IT) organizations in Bangladesh are mainly concerned about business productivity and cost reduction. Some medium and most large organizations of the country are rapidly looking for adopting business process management systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), and using business intelligence and analytics for business growth and sustainability. Other major concerns of the IT organizations and the government are the digitalization of public service, e-governance and adaptability of the IT professionals. Although the IT sector and outsourcing sector are thriving in the country, the widespread coverage of broadband internet and cost of connectivity are still barriers for the IT industry growth. However, unlike before when connectivity coverage and cost were very high and there was little scope for IT jobs in the country, the youth of the current generation are very enthusiastic to choose the IT profession as their career. The government has taken multiple mega Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) projects with long-term vision to facilitate the IT industry in Bangladesh.