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Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) is the apex ICT business and trade industry association of Bangladesh. It represents the industry that comprises of distributors, dealers, resellers of computer and allied products, locally assembled computer vendors, software developers and exporters, internet service providers, ICT based educational institutions and training houses and other ICT enabled services providers.

Established in 1987 with 11 founding members, a total of 623 members have been enrolled till 17 May 2008 at BCS which is run by a seven-member Executive Council elected biennially by its members.

BCS safeguards the interest of ICT entrepreneurs, promotes the effective use of ICT, renders expert business advice on ICT to the concerned authorities, negotiates with various entities on ICT related issues, organizes large-scale ICT expositions, seminars, workshops and conferences, arranges training programs for ICT professionals, entrepreneurs and users, publishes brochures, catalogues & reports, supplements Government’s efforts in the development of ICT, and represents ICT community of Bangladesh in local, regional and global forums. It contributes to the country’s ICT policymaking and helps implement national ICT action plans along with the public entities. It also provides support and cooperation to the NGOs in ICT related development and services.

BCS is an active member of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) and Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO).

BCS Aims and Objectives
• To unite and encourage all ICT companies to join in one platform for achieving their common interest.
• To unite and encourage cooperation amongst companies, firms and industries.
• To seek cooperation among all the members in the ICT businesses.
• To safeguard the interest of its members and their development.
• To boost / encourage, promote and diversify effective use of Computer in Bangladesh.
• To render expert service to the concerned authorities on computer technology and its implication on the    socio-economy of Bangladesh.
• To make representation to the Government and related bodies on behalf of BCS members with a view to    reduce & remove bottlenecks, grievances, anomalies and meeting legitimate demands.
• To represent Bangladesh in the world ICT forums and organizations and present Bangladesh’s view there.
• To upgrade knowledge and skills of related stakeholders through arranging training programs, seminars    and workshops on the latest ICT development.
• To promote ICT industry of Bangladesh in the world market
• To discuss and promote legislative support and other measures connected to or having bearing on the    business.

BCS Activities
• Arranging seminars, workshops & conferences on issues related to ICT.
• Organizing computer exhibitions at home and arranging & managing Bangladesh showcases at overseas    expositions.
• Publishing brochures, catalogues and reports.
• Arranging periodic meetings for improvement of relationship among members.
• Supplementing Government’s efforts in development of ICT.
• Representing local IT community in local and international forums.
• Performing activities on business promotion in the local and international market.
• Arranging training programs for members and ICT professionals.
• Representing members' view to the government and negotiating on related issues.
• Assist in formulating policy guideline and provide assistance to draft of ICT laws.
• Organizing programs on ICT awareness and market development singly and also in collaboration with the    government and other stakeholders.