Ministry Of Information & Communication Technology

Ministry of Information & Communication Technology ,Government of Bangladesh is promoting Information & Communication Technology as stewardship of positive change in society and for balanced socio-economic upliftment and national well-being and thus to make Information & Communication Technology a part of national culture. The use of Information & Communication Technology as a means of sustainable use of Environment, Ecosystem and Resources, and to contribute to world pool of knowledge in Information & Communication Technology.

Ministry of Information & Communication Technology has been working relentlessly to step up peace and prosperity of the country through proper utilization of Information & Communication appropriate technology. In last five years Ministry of Information & Communication Technology has achieved a rare feat with due policy level support and with proper planning.

In 2002, the name of the ministry was changed from ‘Science and Technology’ to ‘Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology’. To give more thrust for ICT sector the Division has upgraded as Ministry of Information & Communication Technology on 05/12/2011. The change is the evidence of understanding of the importance of ICT from the highest policy level and also an indication that the government is keen to keep pace with modern changing world. The change has brought new life to the activities of Ministry of Information & Communication Technology.