Extra income from telecommunication is possible without increasing the tax!
Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association has demanded withdrawal of the proposed tax in the telecom and technology sectors in the year 2015-2020.The organization claims that it is possible to make additional revenue of at least seven thousand crore rupees annually by not increasing the tax in the sector.On Saturday, the organization gave a memorandum to the Prime Minister over the withdrawal of excess tax.In the memorandum, Bangladesh Mobile Phone Association has claimed that at the marginal level, uninterrupted network and quality services will be available to the country, about six to seven thousand crore additional revenue will come. In the new tax hike proposed, the government may get revenue of three thousand crores of revenue.If the new SIM purchase increases tax and call rates, the marginal low-income people will be discouraged by taking a new connection. As a result, the government will reduce the revenue, the organization said.The organization said, currently active SIM is around 156.5 million. Smartphone Internet users are around 750 million Moreover, broadband users are about 1.25 million. Yet 45 percent of the population in the country is out of modern telecommunications services. Currently, about 6.5 percent of the total GDP is from this sector. If there is a continuation of this, revenue from this sector will be 10.75 percent of the total GDP by 2024.In the last five years, tax increases and tax rates have been increased five times in this sector. The organization has requested the government not to increase the corporate tax on the operators rather than earn 12 thousand crore rupees before the government. At the same time, the operators will be able to build a good network system across the country so that their issue is also requested to see the government in that memorandum.
Digital Bangladesh is not a Promise now, It’s a Reality
Information and Communication Technology Minister Mustafa Jabber said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has guaranteed to build up a digital Bangladesh concentrating on information and technology dependent on the election manifesto of the 2008 Awami League. As of now, Digital Bangladesh isn't a promise, it is a reality.On the Awami League's publicity and publishing board of trustees, in the auditorium hall of the city's Shilpakala Academy on Saturday, the honorable minister said this at an exchange of '70 years of the glorious journey: Awami League in the mind of youth'.The clergyman said the necessary funds have been designated in the monetary allowance to make the young of the nation fit as the resident of the fourth industrial revolution.With respect to social networking, he stated, it was conceivable to stop the spread of bits of rumors about social media by an edge. Be that as it may, with the assistance of some online web-based interfaces, rumors are spreading in certain zones yet. It will be conceivable to control these online web portals once they are registered. Information Minister Hasan Mahmud, Prime Minister's Political Advisor and Awami League Advisory Council member H T Imam, Information and Communication Technology Minister Mostafa Jabbar, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, Education Deputy Minister and Awami League Organizing Secretary Barrister Muhibul Hasan Chowdhury Naoufel, Deputy Publicity Secretary Aminul Islam Amin, executive committee member Professor Marina Jahan Spoke on the occation. The meeting was convened by the Prime Minister's Special Assistant Barrister Shah Ali Farhad.
Disabled people give job interview in video conferencing
State Minister of Information and Communication Junayed Ahmed Polok focused on the need to include the disabled people in the standard of improvement, said the incapacitated individuals are not ready to be especially equipped. Disable people are not burdened; in reality, they are the asset of the nation. He stated the government is executing different projects to empower the individuals who are especially equipped for preparing them in different fields including ICT. He urged the majorities to be increasingly cognizant and conscious particularly to the impaired.The State Minister said this while addressing the closing and prize distribution program of 'National IT Competition for Youth Disabled-2019' mutually by the Department of Information and Communication Technology and Asia Pacific University at the University of Asia Pacific Campus premises situated at Green Road.During this time, Polok stated, the extent of the disabilities that were found in the society before is no longer there. People of this country have been aware of the last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her well-known daughter Saima Wazed Putul. So as to guarantee the rights and welfare of the diabled, the 'Disability Protection Act' has been established in 2013. We are working to ensure their rights in society. They didn't notwithstanding sitting in the house being inert, rather contributing to the development of the nation with their very own talent and capability.He also said that online job portal will be made for these minorities. They can apply online by exchanging information, especially in accordance to their qualification and also give and take job interviews through video conferencing. Employer will contact the employee of any place from anywhere.He communicated that employment would be arranged for debilitated individuals through training. He said that in the following one year, there will be courses of action for preparing of 3,000 impaired young people in 7 provincial workplaces of Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC). In the next five years, the employment of 10 lakh young people in the ICT sector will be arranged, where at least one percent will be the disabled one.Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Asia Pacific Manzur Ahmed Chowdhury, Executive Director of BCC Parthapratim Debsaha along with the other senior officials of the ICT Department spoke on the occasion. After that, the names of three winners were announced in four categories from 100 contestants participating in different district IT competitions.
Prof Dr. Sajjad Hossain nominated as a member of Syndicate of Chittagong Medical University
In accordance to the letter issuing the nomination of member of syndicate of Chittagong Medical University, under the provisions of Section 1 (H) of Section 20 of the Chittagong Medical University Act, 2016, the honorable member of the University Grants Commission, Professor Mohammad Sajjad Hossain, has been nominated as a member of the syndicate of the Chittagong Medical University.The letter was issued by The Join Secretary of Administration Jafar Ahmmad Jahangir and Senior Assistant Secretary of Administration Md. Asaduzzaman, and provided by Honorable Vice Chancellor on 26th June, 2019 with the permission of the authorities.Considering fast development of position is for sure momentous and vital accomplishments that depict Prof. Dr. Sajjad's perfection. Previously, he was designated as a full-time individual from the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) on twelfth June 2019. Preceding this, he has been a professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). He has an involvement in several organization including ICT Ministries and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) of the council. Prof Sazzad, a known face of the media, has just picked up ubiquity for scientific writing. Dr. Sajjad Hossain has been working constantly concerning make Digital Bangladesh and to create Tech based network. His commitment to Technology, Innovation, Education, is exceedingly considerable. It's of nothing unexpected that he is gaining position that focuses his significant effect on society.
Two Thousand Women Get Certificate on Lancing Training
National Women's Organization has certified women who have received training in outsourcing. They have gotten 2,304 certificates under the program 'My Internet My Income'. Women and Children Affairs Secretary Kamrun Nahar was the Chief Guest at a program composed at the National Women's Association Auditorium on Monday. She gave over the certificates to the trainees. Chairmen of National Women's Association Professor Momtaz Begum presided over the function and Kajol Islam, Executive Director of National Women's Association, spoke on the occasion. National Women Organization, with the assistance of Kamsudhat Technologies, offers a half year preparing in three stages on freelancing outsourcing.
ADB Will Help in Creating Innovation Ecosystem
Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh with innovation ecosystem in Digital Economy and IT sector. Country Director of Asian Development Bank, Manmohan Prakash, in the ICT Tower held a gathering with State Minister of Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak. He communicated this to the journalists. Among others, Gobind Bar, Team Leader of External Relations Division of ADB, senior pioneers of the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Parthapratim Deb, Executive Director of Bangladesh Computer Council including different individuals, were available. In the gathering, point by point exchanges have been taken to set up the task for creating ecosystems in the ICT segment, carrying occupations to the adolescent just as bringing taxpayer driven organizations to the equivalent computerized stage and supporting ADB in ICT part, including Hi-tech Park.
E-cab seeks for long-term VAT-exemption e-commerce
E-cab demanded for long-term VAT-free e-commerce sector in the interest of the government to implement the vision of digital Bangladesh.The organization of e-commerce entrepreneurs organized a press conference on Tuesday at a hotel in the capital. The leaders of the organization say that in the budget e-commerce VAT will impede the creation of Digital Bangladesh.They said that if withdrawal of VAT in e-commerce, the government would increase the revenue earnings indirectly by creating employment, increasing transparency in purchasing and increasing consumer purchasing power in this sector.Presided over by E-Cab President Shami Kaiser, the meeting was attended by General Secretary of the organization Md. Abdul Wahed Tomal, Finance Secretary Mohammad Abdul Huq, members and directors of the e-CAB Executive Committee.The organization has demanded the withdrawal of 7 percent VAT in this budget, and the sale of online goods and services, as defined by the National Digital Commerce Policy-2018 and Bangladesh Gazette defined in January, is considered as separate service. Apart from allocating new service codes, keep the previous SRO (S099.50).Shomi Kaiser said that e-commerce is now one of the most discussed topics in creating bridges between buyers and sellers by removing barriers to time and distance. Just starting to develop, it is considered as a profitable sector of the government. At the same time, to bring VAT like Facebook and Google to VAT, digital transformation of the business will not only hamper the VAT on digital business, but also the double burden on entrepreneurs will be imposed. At the same time, the implementation of digital variance will also be under threat.Referring to the e-commerce sector in neighboring countries including India, VAT has not been available at the initial stage, she said, "There are not many VAT in e-commerce in many countries yet. This VAT will also hamper the distance between villages and cities that started in the country. There will be a chance to create new jobs. Unemployment will rise in the head. Especially in the home of small and women entrepreneurs, the country's economy is going to die, the death will be the death.”Mohammad Abdul Wahed Tamal said, there is no doubt to believe the government's revenue increase. However in the greater interest, emphasis short-term income certainly is not appreciable. It is required make the e-commerce definition clear. Those who do not have a physical store, only those who sell products online are demanded to keep VAT free. Because those who do online business, they make one-time VAT at the time of buying the product from the market. Even if they have to pay VAT again, they will have to pay two points. And this tax burden will eventually be put on the consumer. That means the increase in the price of the products online. Then someone will not lose interest to buy online.Referring to the e-Cab aiming to create more than one million jobs across the country in the next three years, he said, currently around 50,000 entrepreneurs are directly involved with e-commerce. This VAT will be a serious risk to all of them. Ajker Deal, Bagdum, Rokomari, Daraj, Chaladal, Pathao, Sheba XYZ, DinRatri, Sindhabad, Priyashop.com and various e-commerce entrepreneurs and sector representatives were present at the press conference.
A separate job portal for disabled people: Palak
State Minister for Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak has been talking about making a separate job site for disable people.People with incapacities can without much of a stretch apply for a vocation at home, and they can arrange a prospective employee meet-up. State Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak said, "Specially enabled persons can apply online for information exchange, particularly as per the capabilities and the activity of making an entry to begin and accept a position meet through video conferencing". He said that the portal will be very easy to work with the employer of any place as soon as the employer communicates with the employer.The State Minister said this while inaugurating the IT competition for disabled people organized by Bangladesh Computer Council and Asia Pacific University at Asia Pacific University in Green Road, Dhaka.In the function, the State Minister said that importance is given to the inclusion of disabled people in the main stream of development. Disabled is not the burden of the country. In his discourse, he guided them to orchestrate employments via preparing them to join the standard improvement of the disabled. In the next one year, about three thousand disabled students will be trained in seven Regional Offices of the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC). In the next five years, the employment of 10 lakh young people in the ICT sector will be arranged, of which at least one percent will be disabled.Palak said the disabled people are not the burden of the country, but they are our development advocates.During the following five years, ten lakh occupations will be made in the IT part. At any rate one percent of handicapped individuals will find the opportunity there. In fact, in the year 2016, national IT competition started with disability. This year's competition was the fourth arrangement.Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Asia Pacific Manzur Ahmed Chowdhury, Executive Director of BCC Partha Pratim Das, senior officials of the Department of Information spoke on the occasion. Out of 100 participants participating in IT-related competitions from different districts of the country, three of the three winners were declared in the four divisions.
Ecosystem is being developed for innovators in the country: Palak
An ecosystem system will be developed for all types of innovators in the nation. State Minister for Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak said that the proposition has been allocated for the budget. He stated, we are working to make an innovative domain in the nation. For this, Universities, government and private sectors should cooperate mutually. He depicted it in the service of the challenge to discover inventive ideas named 'Tiger Challenge' held in capital on Tuesday. Bangladeshi IT Company Tiger IT and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) together composed the challenge. The competition will begin from July 2. Intrigued Aspirants need enrollment to participate the challenge. The competition will proceed till 30 August. In his discourse, Palak talked about the spending proposition of 100 billion taka independently for the designers of the 2019-20 financial year went for making that biological system. He said 100 million taka for the advancement of the innovators, 50 million rupees for their research has been proposed in the financial limit. Once more, the advancements expected to take an interest in the fourth mechanical unrest, for example, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Block chain, have been given significance in the financial limit. A wide range of Tiger Challenge rivalries, individuals of any age can take an interest In the type of a challenge for the development of the general public, the $ 15 million Equity Fund Which will later assistance them to propel their advancement. Palak said that the individuals who are finalists from this challenge will likewise be helped by the Information Technology Department's Innovation Fund. Champs will find the opportunity to win 15 million US dollars in the Tiger Challenge competition.
Country's Second Space Innovation Summit on July
Bangladesh Innovation Forum and NASA Problem Solver Bangladesh is organizing the Innovation Summit again.With the help of space science and aerospace research equipment, alongside the improvement of rocket innovation, making ground stations and urging different revelations identified with this, the venue is set to sit on July 19 and 20. This summit will be held at the Independent University of Bangladesh in the capital, with two workshops in two days and 16 specialized courses in 4 sessions. Around 24 speakers from outside the nation and the nation will hold this two-day summit.There will also be an exhibition with aerospace research equipment.State Minister for Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak will be the main visitor. In addition, the individual from Bangladesh University Grants Commission Professor Sajjad Hossain and Professor and Head Air Commodore of the MIST Aeronautical Department Md. Abdus Salam will be extraordinary visitors. The initial two days of the occasion will be from 10 am to 1 pm in the first part of the day, Rocket Technology A2Z and 3 pm to 7 pm toward the evening will be Satellite Making and Communication. On the second day, from 10 am to 1 pm, there will be Robot for Space Exploration and Carrier at NASA will be from three to seven. On a primary day, a workshop will be led by 30 individuals with day-long ground station making with satellite following and picture receipt, and on the second day, a multi-day-long workshop on reenactment based rocket making. There will likewise be a selective shock in the occasion, 60 minutes in length extraordinary event to stamp the 50-year commemoration of Apollo-11 moon travel.Anyone interested in doing future work on space science and satellites can participate in this Summit.Summit convener Mahmud Musa said that there will be about 18 seminars in two days to make space science more popular among the youth and to highlight them in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. We hope our youngsters will learn more about the science of space science through this Summit and they will be able to play a role in this future.Independent University Bangladesh represents as a venue partner in the event in cooperation with Space and Rocket Center Bangladesh and IUBE EE Department.In order to participate in this event, details will be available at the following address. You can register from the link below. https://spacecampbd.com/sis/
Tech-enthusiast will create Remarkable Digital Bangladesh
Bangladesh certainly moving forward in the world of technology when the whole world triumphs the success in Technology. In this era of globalization, there is no alternative to using advanced technologies like progressive countries. Starting from the workplace, every step of everyday life, many big technical seminars on technology is being held at different places in the country to make informed use of the technology and its benefits.Focusing on this goal, "Creative IT Institute" organized an event name “Projuktite Dokkho Karigor Shommanona – 2019 “today in Krishibid Institute in the capital. Originally their activities were to give special honor to the government and Providing Skilled workers the opportunity to join relevant occupations.For the second time, this event was made by the Creative IT Institute. It is organized to play a positive role in creating new enthusiasm among the people who are doing well in the technology sector and those who are behind them.Creative IT has been contributing to the development of the IT industry for the past ten years. They have trained more than 30 thousand trainees. The big part of those who are now successful is mainly the freelancer, adding that many others are also working well in the country and abroad.Today, 700 technical students completed creative attachments in professional IT certification, 500 students received job placement sell opportunity to create a career in information technology. Apart from this, 52 skilled technicians have been recognized for their success as “Projuktite Dokkho Karigor Shommanona – 2019”Mr. Md. Nurul Islam Sujon, MP, Honorable Minister, Railway Ministry attended the program as the chief guest. Mr. Munir Hasan, Head of Youth Program, Prothom Alo, Mr. Syed Almas Kabir, President, Bangladesh Association of Software Sales and Service (BASIS) including political personalities, all members of Creative IT, honorable people, journalists and students were present as special guests.The minister said, "Efficient craftsmen should not have the opportunity to work but instead they should be given employment opportunities and they will also be given opportunity later". He further said, "Railway sector is not yet digitized enough, very soon IT department will be organized and there will be employment for many IT specialists, including diploma".The honored guests of the event handed over the award honors in 8 categories in the hands of 52 skilled technicians of the generation. Awards - Admissible, Top Freelancers, Women Freelancers, Employees, Entrepreneurs, Freelancer Team, Beginners Achievement and Distant Learning Award. Also the appointment letter to 500 reputable organizations.The second phase of the ceremony, Md. Kaikobad, Professor, BUET; Mr. Farhana A Rahman, Senior Vice President, BASIS; Didarul Alam, Director, BASIS and others were present. The event ended with the creative music and cultural programs organized by creative IT students.
Palak's letter to withdraw e-commerce VAT
State Minister for Information Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak has sent a letter to the chairman of the National Board of Revenue to pull back the seven percent VAT proposition proposed to be e-commerce business. He told columnists after the formal initiation of 'Tiger Challenge' in a city hotel on Wednesday. He said the nation's commerce sector is currently developing. It is presently market of at any rate thousand million. It is progressively growing. Again, it is one of the sectors of employment. So it isn't more right than wrong to force VAT on the part at the present time. He said that a letter has just been sent to NBR Chairman Musharraf Hossain to withdraw the VAT proposition proposed to impose e-commerce in the financial limit for the monetary year 2019-2020. He conversed with the finance minister about the issue and said he would make a move later. State Minister for Information Technology additionally said that the NBR director gave positive confirmation about the withdrawal of VAT. We're hoping it will be pulled back. On Thursday, the Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal introduced a spending proposition for the financial year 2019-2020. He said that the Budget proposes to force 7.5 percent VAT on the web-based sector in the nation.
