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BASIS at Bangla MedExpo 2024! From 6th to 8th December 2024, BASIS participated in the Bangla MedExpo 2024 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), showcasing the innovative contributions of the Bangladesh IT industry in the field of healthcare and medical technology. A total of 20 BASIS member companies came together under one roof, presenting cutting-edge solutions, groundbreaking technologies, and services to revolutionize the healthcare sector. The companies are: BroTecs Technologies Limited, Business Automation Ltd., Business Solution, CMED Health Limited, Crystal Technology Bangladesh Ltd., Doctime Limited, E-Medical Solution Ltd., eGeneration PLC., Esteem Soft Limited, Golden Info Systems Limited, Mediasoft Data Systems Ltd., Musketeers Idea Ltd., MySoft Limited, Nanosoft System, Octopus Communications Limited, PlayOn 24, SecureMetrics Systems, THESOFTKING LIMITED, Trends Bird Limited & WEBNS Technology. This event was an incredible opportunity to demonstrate how technology is bridging the gap between healthcare and innovation, paving the way for a healthier Bangladesh. #BanglaMedExpo2024 #BASIS #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalBangladesh #PioneeringTechnology

On December 22, 2024, the fourth meeting of BASIS Constitution Amendment Committee was held at BASIS Boardroom to advance discussions on draft proposals for amending the constitution of BASIS. This meeting built on the outcomes of the previous meetings, including two Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) with members and Executive Council, and submissions received via Expressions of Interest (EoI) from BASIS members. The meeting, presided over by Joint Conveners Mr. A Towhid, Founding President, BASIS and Mr. Habibullah N Karim, Former President, BASIS, welcomed newly co-opted Associate Committee members, Engr. Rafel Kabir, Chairman, Associate Committee, BASIS, along with Engr. Md. Mijanur Rahman to enhance the reactivated committee's efforts in finalizing the draft proposals. Discussions highlighted the importance of continued stakeholder consultation, with a two-week timeline set for finalizing the proposals, which will then be shared with all members of BASIS to ensure collective consensus. Other respected committee members contributing to the deliberations included Mr. Syed Mamnun Quader, Former Senior Vice President, BASIS; Ms. Farhana Rahman, Former Senior Vice President; Mr. Shoeb Ahmed Masud, Former Vice President (Admin); and Mr. Hashim Ahmed, Secretary, BASIS.

শনিবার, ১৪ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৪, বেসিস বোর্ডরুমে ১৫ সদস্যের সহায়ক কমিটির দ্বিতীয় সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। এই সভায় নতুন সহযোজিত ৪ জন সদস্যকে অভ্যর্থনা জ্ঞাপন করা হয়। সভায় সর্বসম্মতিক্রমে জনাব রাফেল কবিরকে চেয়ারম্যান এবং জনাব সৈয়দ মামনুন কাদের ও জনাব মো. মিজানুর রহমানকে কো-চেয়ারম্যান হিসেবে মনোনীত করা হয়। সভায় বেসিসের সকল স্ট্যান্ডিং কমিটি ও বোর্ড সাব-কমিটি পুনর্গঠন করার প্রস্তাব করা হয়। কমিটির প্রথম ১০০ দিনের কর্মপরিকল্পনার মধ্যে বেসিস সংঘবিধি সংশোধন প্রস্তাব চূড়ান্তকরণ, বেসিস মেম্বারশিপ অডিট সম্পাদন এবং নিরীক্ষিত আর্থিক বিষয়াদি পুনঃনিরীক্ষণের পরিকল্পনা গৃহিত হয়। এই কার্যক্রমগুলো সম্পন্ন হওয়ার পর বেসিস নির্বাহী পরিষদ নির্বাচনের তফসিল ঘোষণার বিষয়ে সভায় আলোচনা হয়। উক্ত সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন সহায়ক কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান জনাব রাফেল কবির। এসময় আরও উপস্থিত ছিলেন জনাব সৈয়দ মামনুন কাদের, জনাব মো. মিজানুর রহমান, জনাব মো. এনায়েতুর রহমান, জনাব রাইসুল কবির, জনাব ফৌজিয়া নিগার সুলতানা, জনাব ফিদা হক, জনাব জসিম উদ্দিন নিজামী, জনাব মো. নাজমুস সাহাদাত, জনাব আবদুল্লাহ ইবনে নুরুল ইসলাম, মো. রওশন কামাল জেমস, জনাব মো. ইমরুল কায়েস পরাগ এবং জনাব মোস্তাইন বিল্লাহ।

On December 22, 2024, a discussion meeting was held with Dr. Talal Rahman, Member, Board of Trustees at Stamford University Bangladesh and Professor in the Department of Computing, Mathematics, and Physics at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, to explore collaborative partnership with BITM. The meeting focused on developing practical skills in Health Data Science, creating industry-relevant curricula, and advancing healthcare research and innovation. Discussions further addressed bridging technical skill gaps in the healthcare sector and improving patient care & service efficiency through producing specialized, high-quality resources. Representatives from BASIS at the meeting included Mr. Md. Mostain Billah, Member, Associate Committee of BASIS, Mr. Hashim Ahmed, Secretary, BASIS, Mr. Md. Rafiul Islam, Assistant Manager, BASIS, and Mr. Md. Mofazzal Hossain, Assistant Manager (Coordination & Collaboration), BITM.

বৈধ চ্যানেলে সর্বাধিক বৈদেশিক মুদ্রা পাঠানোর স্বীকৃতিস্বরূপ সিআইপি (বাণিজ্যিক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তি) সম্মাননা পেলেন বেসিস সহায়ক কমিটির সদস্য এবং উল্কাসেমির সিইও ও প্রেসিডেন্ট মোহাম্মদ এনায়েতুর রহমান। বুধবার (১৮ ডিসেম্বর) আন্তর্জাতিক অধিবাসী দিবস ও জাতীয় প্রবাসী দিবস উপলক্ষে রাজধানীর ওসমানী স্মৃতি মিলনায়তনে প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ও বৈদেশিক কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয় আয়োজিত অনুষ্ঠানে তাকে এই পুরস্কার দেওয়া হয়। সর্বোচ্চ রেমিট্যান্স প্রেরণকারী ক্যাটাগরিতে বাণিজ্যিক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তি হিসেবে এই পুরস্কারে ভূষিত হন এনায়েতুর রহমান।

BASIS Hosts ‘BASIS Japan Day 2024’ to Boost Bilateral Business To enhance Bangladesh-Japan trade relations, expand business opportunities, and showcase Bangladesh's capabilities in the ICT sector, the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) organized the ‘BASIS Japan Day 2024’ at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. At the program, Iwama Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, was present as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included the Secretary of the ICT Division, Shish Haider Chowdhury; Policy Advisor (ICT Coordination & Reform) of the ICT Division, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb were also present. The event witnessed the presence of members of the BASIS Support Committee, representatives from various IT companies, Japanese business leaders, and officials from government and private organizations. The welcome speech was delivered by Dewan Samir, Co-Convener, BASIS Japan Day 2024. The session was moderated by AKM Ahmedul Islam BABU, Chairman of the BASIS Japan Desk. Distinguished speakers at the event included Yasue YOSHINARI, Director, Vice President, University of Miyazaki; Ichiguchi Tomohide, Chief Representative, JICA Bangladesh; President of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (JUN), Hidenari NAGAYAMA, Vice Mayor of Miyazaki City, Hidenari Nagayama and Mayumi Murayama, Executive Vice President, IDE-JETRO were also delivered the speeches. During the event, two agreements were signed. The first was a cooperation agreement between the BASIS Japan Desk and Miyazaki IT Plus. On behalf of BASIS, the agreement was signed by AKM Ahmedul Islam BABU, while Noriaki OKADA, President, Miyazaki IT Plus, represented the Japanese side. The second agreement was concluded between Kawai and e-Growth.    A panel discussion titled “Digital Transformation: Scopes for Japan-Bangladesh Collaboration” was also held where the keynote speech was delivered by Fayez Ahmed Tayeb, Policy Advisor to the ICT Division.   However, at the end of the program, certificates were distributed to nine batches of graduates from the "B-MEET" Japanese Language Course Program, conducted in collaboration with BASIS and Miyazaki University.

BASIS Inspires Youth with Space Science and STEM on Victory Day December 16, 2024, Dhaka: For the first time in Bangladesh's history, the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, organized a special inspirational event on the occasion of Victory Day. The program, held on Monday, at the BCC Auditorium in Agargaon, featured NASA's Chief Astronaut, Joseph M. Acaba, who shared his remarkable experiences in space exploration and stories of new opportunities for youth. The event was graced by the presence of Joseph M. Acaba, NASA's Chief Astronaut, as the Chief Guest. The program was further enriched by the presence of esteemed dignitaries James Gardiner, Economic Unit Chief of the U.S. Embassy Dhaka; and Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Policy Adviser (ICT Coordination & Reform) at the ICT Division. Ishrat Hasan, Joint Secretary of the ICT Division, was also present. The event was hosted by Rafel Kabir, Chairman of the BASIS Associate Committee. Highlighting the valor of the historical July-August student movements, which exemplify the courage of overcoming challenges and transforming possibilities, BASIS organized this program as part of the nation’s grand celebration of Victory Day. This initiative aimed to inspire Bangladesh’s youth—particularly participants, mentors, judges of the NASA Space Apps Challenge Bangladesh segment, and members of the BASIS Students Forum—to explore career opportunities in space science, robotics, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). During his address, Joseph M. Acaba pledged NASA’s support in promoting space education in Bangladesh. He said, “With the support of the US Embassy and the government’s interest, I am eager to work on initiatives that turn dreams of space exploration and astronaut careers into reality for Bangladesh’s youth.” He added, “With passion and perseverance, success is inevitable.” Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb emphasized the importance of leadership and innovation in solving national challenges, urging the youth to leverage AI and satellite technology for environmental protection. He remarked, “Joseph’s visit to Bangladesh is a milestone. Passion and dedication will lead to success.” Ishrat Hasan highlighted the historical significance of Victory Day and called for an objective-driven approach to progress. Reflecting on Bangladesh’s student movements, she stated, “The resilience of our youth will shape a brighter future for the nation.” As a symbolic gesture, a flag carried during the historic events of July 36 was presented to Joseph M. Acaba. Following the program, guests paid tribute at the July 36 Martyrs’ Epitaph located near the auditorium. BASIS believes this groundbreaking event will open new doors of possibilities for Bangladesh’s youth, fostering a passion for space science, robotics, and STEM education. The organization is committed to paving the way for a brighter, innovation-driven future.

বিজয়ের আলোয় রঙিন হোক সবার হৃদয়। বেসিস-এর পক্ষ থেকে সকলকে জানাই বিজয় দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা।