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E-Learning: From Concept to Business Case

A seminar on ‘E-Learning: From Concept to Business Case’ was held on 14 February, 2008 (Thursday), 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.

Chief Guest: Dr. Akbar Ali Khan, Chairman, BRRC

Keynote Speaker: Anir Chowdhury, Policy Advisor, Access to Information Program, Chief Adviser’s Office

Other Speakers:    
Prof. Dr. Md. Masir Uddin, Chairman, NCTB (Ministry of Education)
Nitai Chandra Sutradhar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education
Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Consultant, Software and IT solutions and Founder, Biggani.org
Anannya Raihan, Executive Director, D.net


Application in Telecom Industry: Mobile, IP telephony, Wireless and software solution (Part-1)

A seminar on ‘Application in Telecom Industry: Mobile, IP telephony, Wireless and software solution (Part-1)’ was held on 15 February, 2008 (Friday), 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.

Session Speakers:
Zulkarin Jahangir, Manager, Tricast UK
Kamruzzaman, CEO, Visual Magic
Mohammed D Alam, Vice President, ASKMENOW INC., USA
Abdus Salam, CEO, Agni System & President, ISPAB
Sabbir Ahmed, Motorola Bangladesh, Head of Operations
Mahmud Hossain, CTO, BRACNET
Frode Stoldal, CIO, GrameenPhone
Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Assistant Professor, North South University
Dr. Ashir  Ahmed, Associate Professor, Kyushu University, Japan
Sajjad Kamal, Waterloo University, Canada


Software and IT Services Outsourcing in Denmark

A seminar on ‘Software and IT Services Outsourcing in Denmark’ followed by BITMAP Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held on 15 February, 2008 (Friday), 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Windy Town, BCFCC. The session was attended by international agencies, diplomats and software industry representatives.

Chief Guest: Mr. Einar Hebogård Jensen, Ambassador, Royal Danish Embassy

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Henrik Egede, Vice President, IT-Branchen

Other Speakers:
Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS
Mr. T.I.M. Nurul Kabir, Convenor, BASIS SoftExpo 2008
Mr. Jean-Jacques Lauture, Councellor of European Commission
Mr. Gulam Hussain, Coordinator, IBPC
Mr. Steffen Thomsen


CMMI Philosophy: Solution to superior software development in Bangladesh

A seminar on ‘CMMI Philosophy: Solution to superior software development in Bangladesh’ organized by BIPL was held on 15 February, 2008 (Friday), 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Windy Town, BCFCC.


Public Procurement Management Information System and ongoing Procurement Reforms

A seminar on ‘Public Procurement Management Information System and ongoing Procurement Reforms’ organized by Dohatec New Media on 16 February, 2008 (Saturday), 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.


Infrastructure Requirement to Accelerate the Growth of Software and ITES Industry

A seminar on ‘Infrastructure Requirement to Accelerate the Growth of Software and ITES Industry’ was held on 16 February, 2008 (Saturday), 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Windy Town, BCFCC.

Chief Guest: Brig. Gen. M A Malek (Rtd), Special Assistant to Chief Adviser, Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

Special Guests:
Major General Manzurul Alam NDC, PSC (Retd.), Chairman, BTRC
Ms. Hua Du, Country Director, Asian Development Bank
Mr. S M Wahid-uz-zaman, Secretary, MoSICT

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS

Other Speakers:
Mr. Syed Margub Morshed, Former Chairman, BTRC
Mr. A Salam, President, ISPAB
Mr. A K M Fahim Mashroor, Chairman, SoftExpo Seminar Organizing Committee


Delivering What Banking Demands

A seminar on ‘Delivering What Banking Demands’ organized by Spectrum & Satyam was held on 16 February, 2008, (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.


New Dimension of Business Process Automation

A seminar on ‘New Dimension of Business Process Automation’ organized by International Office Machines Limited was held on 16 February, 2008 (Saturday), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Windy Town, BCFCC.


How to Guarantee Return on Investment from IT-based Business Solutions

A seminar on ‘How to Guarantee Return on Investment from IT-based Business Solutions’ organized by Technohaven Company Ltd. was held on 16 February, 2008 (Saturday), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.


Role of Political Leaders in making an IT Enabled Bangladesh

A roundtable on ‘Role of Political Leaders in making an IT Enabled Bangladesh’ jointly organized by BASIS & The Daily Star was held on 17 February, 2008 (Sunday), 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Media Bazaar, BCFCC.

Moderated by: Mr. Mahfuz Anam, Editor, The Daily Star

Keynote Speaker: Mahboob Zaman, Managing Director, DataSoft Systems Bangladesh Limited

Panel Guests:
Mr. Abul Mal Abdul Muhit
Mr. Mahmudur Rahman
Mr. Saber Hossain Chowdhury
Mr. Mofazzal Karim
Mr. Mahi B Chowdhury
Mr. Rashed Khan Menon
Mr. Mujahidul Islam

Other Speakers:
Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS
Elizabeth Muller, Govt. for the Third Millennium
Ahmed Imran, ICT for LDC
Mr. T.I.M. Nurul Kabir, Convenor, BASIS SoftExpo 2008
Mr. A K M Fahim Mashroor, Chairman, SoftExpo Seminar Organizing Committee


Software and IT Services Outsourcing in UK

A seminar on ‘Software and IT Services Outsourcing in UK’ followed by another seminar on ‘Application in Telecom Industry: Mobile, IP telephony, Wireless and software solution (Part-2)’ was held on 17 February, 2008 (Sunday), 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.

Session Speakers:
Muzahid Khan, Business Development Director, Hunter Group of Companies
Jamal Ahmed, CEO, IBCS Primax
Zulkarin Jahangir, Manager, Tricast
Moinul Khan, Brand Portfolio Manager, Nortel, USA
Rana Shohel, Head of Enterprise applications and services, AKTEL
Kazi Islam, CEO, Grameen Solutions
Mazumder Shahed, System Engineer, Alcatel-Lucent Japan Ltd.


IT Outsourcing Success: Case Studies on Joint Ventures and ODC

A seminar on ‘IT Outsourcing Success: Case Studies on Joint Ventures and ODC’ was held on 17 February, 2008 (Sunday), 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Media Bazaar, BCFCC.

Chief Guest: Mr. Feroz Ahmed, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce

Special Guests and other Speakers:
Mr. Hartmut Mellerowitz, IT Consultant
Mr. Ib Albertson, Programme Coordinator, Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka
Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS
Mr. A K M Fahim Mashroor, Chairman, SoftExpo Seminar Organizing Committee

Company Case studies presented by:
Pyxisnet Limited
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GraphicPeople Ltd.
M & H Informatics (BD) Ltd.


Business Intelligence- Simplifying Enterprise Performance Management

A seminar on ‘Business Intelligence- Simplifying Enterprise Performance Management’ organized by Business Automation Ltd. was held on 17 February, 2008 (Sunday), 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Green View Hall, BCFCC.


Alternative Financing Models for Software & IT Service Industry

A seminar on ‘Alternative Financing Models for Software & IT Service Industry’ was held on 18 February, 2008 (Monday), 10:30 PM – 12:30 PM at Media Bazaar, BCFCC. The session was attended by financial institution representatives, software industry leaders and financial experts.

Speakers:
Mr. Mamnun Quader, CEO, Southtech Limited
Dr. M. Rokonuzzaman, Independent University Bangladesh
Mr. Tariq Barkatullah, System Analyst, Bangladesh Computer Council
Mr. Zia U Ahmed, Chairman, Venture Investment Partners Bangladesh Ltd.
Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS


Roadmap for Developing HR Pool for Software Industry

A seminar on ‘Roadmap for Developing HR Pool for Software Industry’ was held on 18 February, 2008 (Monday), 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Media Bazaar, BCFCC. Prior to this seminar BASIS donated computers to fifteen institutions of southern part of the country those experienced severe loss by SIDR, a devastating cyclone.

Chief Guest: Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Honorable Adviser , Ministry of Education

Keynote Speaker: Mr. A K M Fahim Mashroor, Chairman, Seminar Organizing Committee

Special Guests and Speakers:
Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, VC, BRAC University
Prof. Nazrul Isalm, Chairman, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Prof. S. M. Lutful Kabir, Director, IICT, BUET
Mr. Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Co-chairman, Skills Development Committee, BBF
Mr. Rafiqul Islam Rowly, President, BASIS
Mr. Munir Hasan, Math Olympiad Bangladesh
 

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