Technology is the collection of techniques,
methods or processes used in the production of goods or services or in the
accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. Technology can
be the knowledge of techniques, processes, in machines, computers, devices and
factories, which can be operated by individuals without detailed knowledge of
the workings of such things.
Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies,
technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including today's global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products,
known as pollution, and deplete natural resources, to
the detriment of Earth's environment.
Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and
manipulate data,[1] often in the context of a business or other enterprise.[2]
The
term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it
also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as
television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information
technology, including computer
hardware, software, electronics,semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and computer services.[3][a]
Though the first main frame computer came to Bangladesh in 1964,
but usage of PC and its popularization actually begins very late. Very recently
the government has withdrawn import duties from Computer and computer related
peripherals and it is actually boost up the usage of computer for general
purposes..
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IT Education and
personnel
There are very few standard institutes who are giving high quality
IT education in Bangladesh, but their costs are so high that they are barely
within reach of general peoples. Many private organizations have opened
independent institutes, though highly dense in Dhaka, are running with lack of
proper syllabus and lack of acceptable technical qualities.
At present Bangladesh is exporting
software to 30 countries including Europe, America, Canada, Denmark, Japan,
Australia and South Asia, he said.
The ICT minister said local IT
professionals are producing and developing international standard software
under the supervision of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information
Services (BASIS) with assistance from the government.
The information technology sector in Bangladesh had its beginnings in nuclear research during the 1960s. Over the next few decades, computer use increased at
large Bangladeshi organizations, mostly with IBM mainframe computers. However, the sector only started to get substantial attention
during the 1990s. Today the sector is still in a nascent stage, though it is
showing potential for advancement.[1][2]
ICT and Women in Bangladesh:
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Information
technology can offer significant opportunities for virtually all girls and
women in Bangladesh, including poor women living in rural areas. However,
their ability to take advantage of these opportunities is contingent upon
encouraging policies, an enabling environment to extend communications
infrastructure to where women live, and increased educational levels.
Development Technology: perspective Bangladesh
Technology as tools for
empowerment is restricted
by socio-economic and cultural factors. English
language proficiency is required to explore the diverse options of ICTs.
Beside ICTs girls have to gain English language skills because the language
is a remarkable media for better communication. IT skilled girls with
internet connection even in rural areas are able to grip the world for
learning the tools of the survival. IT expertise and knowledge of
communicative English can enhance their employment opportunities. Now a days,
parents are becoming more aware about ICT and are interested to send their
daughter to study computer science for better future.
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Despite this
progress, gender disparities in education, access to training and access to
Resources, Illiteracy, Economic imbalances: Training and
education imbalances are thedisadvantages
that many women face. There are distinct differences between men and women in
their access to resources, information and support structures. Women usually
face higher barriers than men in accessing the kinds of applied training or
resources that can equip them with digital literacy or applied ICT skills for
engagement in ICT-related employment.
