Agreement to provide technology services to Uzbekistan likely in October

Uzbekistan can take BPO and software services from Bangladesh. Bangladesh is also interested in participating in the research and development of the country. There could be a virtual agreement between the two countries on these issues next October. Digibangla came to know this information while talking to the visiting Bangladesh delegation in Uzbekistan, the heart of Central Asia. According to sources, during the sideline meeting, it was decided to form a committee on the basis of partnership between the two countries in consultation with Alimjan Imarav, Digital Technology Adviser to the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, and Ibrokhim Y. Abdur Akhmanov, Minister of Innovative Development of the country. The visiting delegation of technology businessmen also had a fruitful meeting on Friday with the hospitality of Samarkand Governor Erkinjan Turdimov and Bukhara Governor Oktam Barneyev on Sunday. They will also hold a meeting with the business organization on Monday evening. Uzbekistan seeks Bangladesh's technology-investment cooperation   The team is led by State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak. At each meeting, the State Minister for ICT highlighted Bangladesh's capabilities in technology and presented a documentary on attracting technology-skilled manpower as well as investment possibilities. He expressed his intention to contribute to the country's technology sector through joint ventures. The Minister of State for Information and Technology also said that Uzbekistan may be provided with technical assistance By Bangladesh if that country wishes. "The meeting shared with us how Uzbekistan has made so much progress in recent years in research and science," he said. We have also highlighted our initiatives in implementing the Digital Bangladesh Vision. They asked us for technical assistance. Also offered investment. After examining these proposals and possibilities, an agreement will be reached with Uzbekistan in exchange for technology, manpower or services. State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak said the goal was to increase exports of information and communication technology to $ 5 billion by 2025, adding that Uzbekistan could be an "export destination". A 14-member high-level delegation led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's private industry and investment adviser Salman F Rahman and State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak left for Tashkent on August 31 to attend the annual conference of the Islamic Development Bank Group (ISDB Group). The team includes former FBCCI president Mir Nasir, current vice-president MA Razzak Khan Raj, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTM) president Mohammad Ali Khokon, e-Cab president Shomi Kaiser, BCS president Shahid ul Munir, BACCO president Wahid Sharif and Entrepreneurs of technology, industry and garment sector including General Secretary Touhid Hossain. Among the entrepreneurs are Liaquat Ali Liaquat, Executive Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industry, Sheikh Farid Ahmed, Managing Director of Walmart Electric and Electronics, Sabiha Jarin Arna, Managing Director of Walkart and A. A., President of Dohatech New Media. KM Samsuddoha. The delegation will return to the country on Tuesday after a seven-day visit.