![]() ![]() The junior minister estimated that Bangladesh will earn $5 billion from technology export in the next five years. “As a result, renowned companies like Samsung, Nokia and Xiaomi are producing smartphones in Bangladesh,” Palak said. He said the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lifted duty from the imports of around 100 types of spare parts to promote local manufacturing of electronics products. “However, the development of hi-tech park postponed due to the change of government in 2001,” Palak added. ![]() The government then acquired the unused land of satellite station in Kaliakoir of Gazipur from Science and Technology Ministry on July 17, 1999.” the state minister said. ![]() “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina got introduced with hi-tech parks when she visited Cyber Jaya in Malaysia along with her ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy in 1998. Regarding the activities of hi-tech parks, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak said Bangladesh is transforming the economy in touch with technology as local and foreign companies are developing products and services at hi-tech parks. Some 164 local and foreign companies have employed nearly 21,000 staffers in high-tech parks while the authority provides free space and mentorship to startups to help mature the business models. Japanese electronics giant Sony invested in Sylhet to produce television and home appliances jointly with its local partner Rangs. Renowned companies like Nokia, Samsung, Hyundai have already started factory operations here.īesides, Sylhet Silicon City and Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park in Jessore have already provided plots to international companies engaged in joint venture projects with local partners. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina initiated the Digital Bangladesh programme on Decemto ensure effective and useful use of technology to turn Bangladesh into a developed nation.īangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Gazipur plays a central role among eight hi-tech parks across the country to create a knowledge-based economy. Private sector investment reached Tk 6 billion while the government has earned Tk 600 million from hi-tech parks, according to official data. The total investment from the public-private sector in hi-tech parks stood at Tk 16 billion where the government injected Tk 10 billion for infrastructural development. ![]()
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