Opportunities in the local markets In recent times, Bangladesh
has become one of the prominent country that develops its IT sector
constantly. It is widely noticeable that the people learn computer
knowledge can easily earn a satisfactory amount of money working on
their own local markets. In this era of modernization, everything
is done in a smart way and obviously using a computer. It starts
with simple data entry type work to graphic design. Nowadays, the
government sets each and every important form online so that the
country people can get easy access to fulfill their need. Here is
another vast field for those to income through computer knowledge.
Another important thing is needed to mention that all IT experts is
an important asset for a company. Over 15,000 IT engineers are
working in over 400 software and IT service companies, around 150
of these companies are specialized in serving overseas clients.
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Presently Bangladesh exports and provides the services:
Multimedia products development. Digital Brochure & Digital
Magazine. 2D/3D Presentation and Animation. Audio and Video
Editing. Cartoon Animation. Customized Database Application.
Enterprise Resource Solutions. Legacy Application development.
Banking and Financial Solutions. Device Driver development. Design
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Presently Bangladesh exports and provides the services: Smart
Card Solutions. Web Programming. Web Content Writing. Web update
& Related services. Pre-press Graphics Design. CAD/GIS
Services. Architectural Design. Data Entry services. Medical
transcription processing (All types) Bank Officer Services or Call
centre services. Design & Developed by: EATL
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Government of Bangladesh is playing a dynamic role to generate
routine operations, strategic planning, research and knowledge
mining regarding the growth of software and IT service industry in
the country. Government's "thrust sector" initiatives for ICT
include exemption of income tax, value-added tax, and customs duty
for ICT industry establishment of national ICT policy, organizing
the ICT National Taskforce (the chair is the Prime Minister)
establishment of ICT incubation center, long-term equity fund and
short term working capital financing, enactment & Copyright Law
etc. Several pilot initiatives are being formulated and implemented
under intense supervision o respective Government agencies. Waiver
of all taxes and duties from import of computer hardware and
software: increased affordability and proliferation of PC use in
general. PC/Server market has seen an escalating growth rate
followed by the desktop and X86 server segments in last two years.
Special Hi-Tech and Software Technology Parks are being built by
the government to facilitate all the infrastructural supports
needed by outsourcing companies. Design & Developed by:
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Entrepreneurship IT Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh has gone a
long way in the past decade. The IT industry in Bangladesh has
matured and has already joined the mainstream. It has been
significantly contributing to the national income of the country
and has consequently provided high quality employment to many of
the countrys young graduates. The development of IT
entrepreneurship in Bangladesh can be attributed to the effort of
young, tech savvy entrepreneurs. In the last decade, many of the
countrys young graduates, some even returning after studying
overseas, ventured into the IT industry. They have established
their IT business ventures in the country. Despite the many
challenges, both local and global, their hard work and passion have
enabled them to rise up to the challenge and they are now enjoying
the fruits of their labor. The enthusiasm and persistence of these
young entrepreneurs are certainly key driving factors of the
remarkable IT entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh. Design
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IT entrepreneurship has opened many opportunities in
Bangladesh. Surveys show that there are about 800 software and IT
enabled services companies in the country. This does not yet
include unregistered small and home-based IT ventures. Over 30,000
professionals and young graduates are employed in the IT industry.
IT entrepreneurs enjoy a considerably good income. Average monthly
compensation is at Tk 15,000. This rate is higher than many jobs in
Bangladesh. Alongside the big boom of IT entrepreneurship in
Bangladesh, recent studies have also shown that many companies in
the country are involved in providing a wide range of IT enabled
services to their clients. This means that IT entrepreneurship in
Bangladesh is headed towards a very promising future. More and more
companies have integrated IT into their systems and processes,
thus, there will definitely be a continuous demand for IT
professionals in the country. Design & Developed by: EATL
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The development of the IT industry in Bangladesh has also
resulted to positive changes in the country. The larger
Internet-user base has propelled for better connectivity across the
country. More so, a significant number of companies have already
provided for online payments, which brings more convenience to
consumers. Many companies are also looking into diversifying on
different web-based services such as listing services, online
selling, e-learning, and online payments. These new business models
are shaping the future of the IT industry in Bangladesh. IT
entrepreneurship in Bangladesh has indeed contributed significantly
to the countrys economy. Design & Developed by: EATL
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With fast and positive developments in the countrys IT
industry, more and more of its citizens are able to enjoy a higher
quality of living. Many young graduates have opted not to work
abroad and explore employment opportunities in their own country
instead. The IT industry has opened a whole new employment
landscape for our young, tech savvy graduates. They do not need to
go abroad for greener pastures. They now have the opportunity to
stay in their locale and form part of the countrys growing base of
IT entrepreneurs. IT entrepreneurship in Bangladesh has not only
become a trend; it has been one of the countrys strong economic
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Opportunities in the global market Establishing career in IT
sector is the most desired to all of us. IT experts are more valued
and important than any others. Here are some job category shown
below which are some glorious job all over the world. 3D Animation
or Graphic design A position where you design and create either a
graphic or 3D animations for software programs, games, movies, and
web pages; usually in with a team of other designers. The position
may also require that you work on existing graphics, animations,
and movies, created by other people. Customer service Helping
customers with general questions relating to the company, ordering,
status on orders, account information or status, etc. Design &
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Data Entry A job that commonly requires the employee to take
information from a hard copy or other source and enter it into an
electronic format. Position may also be taking electronic data and
entering it into a database for easy sorting and locating. Database
A job that requires creating, testing, and maintaining one or more
databases. Electronics technician or engineer Assembling, testing,
and repairing electronic equipment. Networking or System
Administrator Computer networking jobs involve designing, setting
up, and maintaining a network. Design & Developed by: EATL
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Engineer An engineer designs and implements mechanical and
electronic equipment. A broad and difficult field, engineering
almost always requires a college degree or at very least several
certifications. Although used broadly in this document, the
engineer is usually specified in the job requirement. For example,
a software development engineer may be a highly skilled computer
programmer. Freelancer Thanks to the Internet its possible for
anyone to become a freelancer and apply for one of the millions of
positions available around the Internet. Webmaster or Web Designer
Create, maintain, or completely designs a web page. Design &
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Hardware A position as a hardware designer, circuit design,
embedded systems, firmware, etc. is a job that requires you to
design and create a complete hardware package or portions of a
hardware device. Programmer or Software developer A job that
requires the development or continued development and maintenance
of a software program. Repair and fix A job that requires you to
fix and repair computer and computer equipment. Often this involves
removing a component from within the computer and replacing it with
a good component. Design & Developed by: EATL
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Technical Support (Technician or Help Desk) Helping an end-user
or company employee with their computers, software program, and
hardware device. A technical support position is a great first step
for people interested in working in the computer industry.
Technical Writing This position often involves creating or editing
technical papers or manuals. Security expert Test and find
vulnerabilities in a system, hardware device, or software program.
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How to develop skills and experiences further With the constant
advances in technology, its essential to teach children computer
skills. Learning computer skills at an early age can lead to
advanced motor skills and knowledge of computer functions. By the
age of three, most children have the necessary motor skills to use
basic computer programs for educational purposes. The following
resources will provide children with early computer skills through
typing, mouse, and Internet activities and games. Design &
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How to develop skills and experiences further A great way to
improve your computer skills, is to enroll in a computer course. If
you don't want to take it in a traditional classroom, try enrolling
in an online program. There are a lot of computer learning
software, that you can purchase in the stores or online. Amazon.com
is a great place to start. You can start from the basic learning
programs and move your way up to the more advance levels. Visit
computer forums online. There are so many technical information
that you can learn from those forums. If you are not sure about
something, post your questions and it will be answered. Improve
your computer skills by reading technical literature. Rent books
from the library or surf the internet. There are a lot of
educational information that can be found on the internet. Do you
know anyone who have a geeky background? Now is the time to
be-friend them. They have a wealth of information to share. I am
sure that they would be more than happy to share some of their
technical skills with you. Design & Developed by: EATL
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Online marketplace An online marketplace (or online e-commerce
marketplace) is a type of e- commerce site where product and
inventory information is provided by multiple third parties,
whereas transactions are processed by the marketplace operator.
Online marketplaces are the primary type of multichannel ecommerce.
In an online marketplace, consumer transactions are processed by
the marketplace operator and then delivered and fulfilled by the
participating retailers or wholesalers (often called drop
shipping). In general, because marketplaces aggregate products from
a wide array of providers, selection is usually more wide,
availability is higher, and prices are more competitive than in
vendor-specific online retail stores. Design & Developed by:
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Online marketplace An online marketplace (or online e-commerce
marketplace) is a type of e- commerce site where product and
inventory information is provided by multiple third parties,
whereas transactions are processed by the marketplace operator.
Online marketplaces are the primary type of multichannel ecommerce.
In an online marketplace, consumer transactions are processed by
the marketplace operator and then delivered and fulfilled by the
participating retailers or wholesalers (often called drop
shipping). In general, because marketplaces aggregate products from
a wide array of providers, selection is usually more wide,
availability is higher, and prices are more competitive than in
vendor-specific online retail stores. Design & Developed by:
EATL
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Online marketplace site www.fiverr.com www.microworkers.com
www.odesk.com www.freelancer.com www.elance.com www.guru.com
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