NATIONAL ICT INFRA-NETWORK FOR BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT (INFO-SARKER) PROJECT
Details of the organization
Name *
Info Sarker
Country *
Bangladesh
Website (URL)
http://infosarker3.bcc.gov.bd
Type *
Governments
National implementation mechanism
The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level:
Yes
The organization has a national e-strategy:
Yes
Information about the project
Project title *
NATIONAL ICT INFRA-NETWORK FOR BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT (INFO-SARKER) PROJECT
Title acronym
Info-Sarker
Description *
The project consists of 3 phases with the aim of extension of government ICT network to the lowest tier of administration and root level citizens. Under phase I and phase II of this project high-speed internet backbone network with high capacity bandwidth using Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology has been established in all ministries, government directorates/departments, all 64 districts and 488 Upazilas (sub-districts) and 18,130 government offices and 25,000 tabs has been distributed to government officials for enhancing use of ICT in public sector. Central secretariat is under Wi-Fi connection, 600 police offices are under VNP connectivity and 800 video conferencing systems and one disaster recovery center has also been established. Phase III is aimed to expand existing backbone network through 20,000 km optical fiber cable to 2600 rural administrative units (Union) and 1600 police offices within June 2018. At least 60% of the population will be directly benefited from this project. The project is expected to increase the fixed broadband connectivity from existing 5% of household to more than 15% of household and is expected to contribute 1% increase of GDP.
Project website
http://infosarker3.bcc.gov.bd
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Bangladesh
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/01/2017
to
30/06/2018
Partners
China Railway International Group
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Information and communication infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Project type *
Project