Support to Development of Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park/IT Parks Project Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority Information & Communication Technology Division Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology Progress Report (July 2013-June 2014) INDEX 1. Project Baclground ……………………….........................................................……………………………………….......................... 3 2. Objectives of the project ………………………………….................................................................................................................. 4 (a) Major objectives ………………………………..................................................................................................... 4 (b) Major Component of the Project ……………………………..................................................................... 4 (c) Code-wise allocation of fund ……………………………….............................................................................. 4 (d) Code-wise Allocation and Expenditure in FY 2013-14 ………………………………................ 5 3. Project Implementation Unit: ………………………………............................................................................................................ 6 4. Progress of different Initiatives under the project ………………………………............................................................ 6 A. Works ……………………………….........................................................………………………………………....................................... 7 (a) Alternate Road ………………………………................................................................................................................ 7 (b) Internal Access Road ………………………………................................................................................................ 8 (c) Multi Tenant Building (MTB) ……………………………….......................................................................... 9 (d) IT Business Incubator, CUET ………………………………........................................................................... 10 (e) Site Clearance ……………………………….........................................................……………………………………. 10 (f) Digital Survey ……………………………….................................................................................................................. 10 B. Cosultancy ………………………………............................................................................................................................................... 10 C.Goods ……………………………….........................................................……………………………………….......................................... 12 (a) Training Lab for BITM (b) Vehicle (c) Equipment and Furniture for Project Office 5. Human Resource Development ………………………………....................................................................................................... 12 (a) Employment Incentive Program ………………………………............................................................................................. 13 (b) Company certification Program ………………………………............................................................................................. 15 (c) Skill Enhancement Program ………………………………...................................................................................................... 16 (d) Mid level training program ………………………………......................................................................................................... 18 (e) Vendor certification examination ………………………………........................................................................................... 21 (f) C-Level Training Program ………………………………........................................................................................................... 21 6. Workshop/Seminar ……………………………….................................................................................................................................... 22 (a) Workshop on developping Course Curricula for Skill Enhancement Program ................................ 22 (b) Workshop on Program Awareness …………………………............................................................................................... 22 (c) Contract Awarding program ………………………………....................................................................................................... 23 (d) Preparatory and Farewell function of C-Level Manager ..................................................................................... 23 (e) Park visit by Netherlands delegates…………………………........................................................................................... 23 7. Study tour/ Exposure Visit ………………………………................................................................................................................... 24 (a) Visit to Vietnam ……………………………….................................................................................................................................... 24 (b) Participate in BPO / ITO Forum ………………………………............................................................................................. 24 (c) Training in India ……………………………….................................................................................................................................. 25 8. Procurement of the Project ……………………………….................................................................................................................. 25 (a) Procurement for goods ……………………………….................................................................................................................... 25 (b) Procurement for works (Source of fund- IDA) ……………………………….......................................................... 26 (c) Procurement for services (Source of fund IDA) ………………………………......................................................... 27 9. Annexure-I (a): Code wise detail allocation, Target and Achievement in FY 13-14.......................... 28-30 Annexure-I (b): List of Recruited candidates under ‘Employment Incentive Program’ .................... 31-43 Annexure-I (c): List of trained mid level managers/professional ........................................................................ 44-80 Annexure-I (d): List of Vendor Certification Certified Participants …………………………....................... 81-82 Annexure-I (e): List of Participants of C-Level Training ……………………………….......................................... 83-84 2 1. Project Background: The Government of Bangladesh has declared ‘Vision 2021’ with a target to make Bangladesh as a middle income country by using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and by developing favorable business environment for Hi-Tech industries. Information Technology has been identified as the “thrust sector” for the economy of Bangladesh. Government has taken various initiatives to achieve the target. To fasten up the economic development of the country, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) was established in 2010. Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) is responsible for the establishment and expansion along with management, operation and development of Hi-Tech Parks within the country. Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park, Jessore Software Technology (IT) Park, Sylhet Hi-Tech Park, Mohakhali IT Village, Janata Tower Software Technology Park are important and priority projects which would be the milestone for development of IT sector as well as industrialization of Bangladesh. ICT Adviser to Honorable Prime Minister, ICT Adviser to Honorable Prime Minister in a Honorable Minister for Posts, Telecommunication meeting at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech park. & IT , Honorable Minister for Railways and State Minister for ICT Division visit kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park The Government of Bangladesh is implementing, the Private Sector Development Support Project (PSDSP) with the financial assistance from The World Bank and DFID. As a part of PSDSP Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority is implementing a project entitle “Support to Development of Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park/IT parks (SDKHTP)” under Information and Communication Technology Division for establishing Hi-Tech Park / IT parks particularly the Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park. Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park is the first ever Hi-Tech Park in Bangladesh, located at Kaliakoir upazilla in Gazipur district. It is situated only 40 km. North from Dhaka city with 232 acres of area. Additional 100 acres of Government land is under process for inclusion with the Park. The park will be considered as specialized zone to attract investor especially foreign investors where they could utilize vast potential of young educated and technically skilled work force. Eventually country’s economy will be substantially augmented by increasing foreign exchange. Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority has taken a decision on 26 April 2012 to establish IT villages at Divisional levels of Bangladesh. In this regard, BHTPA has decided to build a Software Technology (IT Village) Park at Jessore, IT business incubator centre at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Hi-Tech Park at Sylhet along with establishment of HTP / STP in other districts of the country. The World Bank has also agreed to expand their support in establishing a Multi Tenant Building (MTB) at Jessore, IT Business incubator at CUET and developing some basic facilities at Sylhet Hi-Tech Park under the SDKHTP. 3 2. Objectives of the Project: The objective of the project is to create employment opportunities through the establishment of knowledge-based industries in general, and IT/ITES & advanced hi-tech industries in particular, in order to realize the Government’s vision of Digital Bangladesh. (a) Major Objectives: • to create world-class business environment for