The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

A workshop titled "Sharing of e- Governance Success Stories in Bangladesh " was held on Wednesday at the NEC committee room here.

Planning Commission member Mohammad Shah Alam attended the function as chief guest while ERD additional secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin was special guest.

Organized by Assistance to SICT for Strengthening Planning Division, ERD and IMED through ICT (ASICT), it was chaired by Dr Md Delawar Hossain Khan, National Project Director, ASICT. The project is being supported by UNDP.

Aminur Rahman, Deputy Secretary of Land Ministry, gave a presentation highlighting the experiences in using the information technology in the land management in the Demra Circle.

Officials of the Planning Commission, ERD and IMED took part in the discussion and shared their experiences.

Important points that were highlighted during the discussion included the necessity to ensure longtime sustainability, high level support and commitment on part of the government personnel.

Institutional change and attitudinal change were also emphasized as factors for the successful implementation of e- governance initiatives.