[1][2] The BCC has undertaken numerous projects to improve the country's ICT infrastructure, such as BanglaGovNet, Info-Sarker Phases II and III, Connected Bangladesh, and others, many of which have already been completed.
It has also significantly contributed to human resource development by providing training to thousands of individuals, including the disabled, transgender and third-gender communities, and women entrepreneurs.
These events provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their skills and passion for this field, advance the country's startup ecosystem, and increase computer programming's popularity among the younger generation.
BCC has established seven regional offices in different parts of the country, which collaborate with local governments and non-governmental organizations to develop and implement national information and technology policies, strategies, and plans.
According to the information available, the members of the Council Committee are as follows:[11] BCC's CA Operations and Security serves as the sole official Certifying Authority of the government of Bangladesh.
NOC provides internet, intranet, extranet, and government video conference networks for the President, Prime Minister, Ministries, Bangladesh Secretariat, and field administration.
[14] BCC operates a Tier III-certified National Data Center in Bangladesh that offers a comprehensive range of services to government organizations.
[16] This wing facilitates the testing (functional, performance, and security) of all software, applications, and mobile apps developed and procured by the government entity for e-government service delivery.
This organization coordinates with government institutions, conducts studies and surveys, and develops management information systems to address national needs.
[20] BCC provides a crucial condemnation service for computers and related equipment, ensuring proper identification and removal of outdated, obsolete, or non-functional hardware for all government offices in Bangladesh.
Besides, BKIICT conducts aptitude tests for ICT candidates applying for jobs in various government departments and organizations on behalf of those institutions.
● Build a regulatory framework ● Promote Bangladesh as a global startup hub ● Standardize Bangla language features, develop tools and technologies ● Research to enhance Bangla-based computing.
Notably, from 2010 to 2022, BKIICT and 7 regional centers trained 36,000 individuals in diploma/PGD and short-term courses, preparing them for global employment opportunities.
The council has provided training in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), blockchain, robotics, big data, medical scribe, and cyber security to government employees, educational institution teachers, entrepreneurs, and IT professionals.
BCC has partnered with esteemed organizations such as Coursera, Facebook, and the National University of Singapore to enrich the training landscape in the country.
Moreover, this organization has set up an assessment and certification platform to foster skilled manpower development and further fuel the growth of the IT industry in Bangladesh.
[35] Moreover, BCC has set up the National Data Center (Tier III), providing uninterrupted services to various government offices.
BCC has connected India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh by optical fiber cable to increase data exchange capacity.
This organization has set up a 50-meter-high self-supported tower under the project entitled ‘Digital Island Moheskhali’ to introduce high-speed internet service.
[39] An official order to mandatorily install a keyboard layout package kit in 2018 spawned furor over multiple fronts.
[4] On February 22, 2020, the National Collegiate Programming Competition (NCPC) organized by the BCC was held at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
[4] The iDEA project under the BCC organized the 'Bangabandhu Innovation Grant-2021' to encourage young entrepreneurs and startups in honor of the Golden Jubilee of Independence and Mujib Year.
The event, held online from South Korea, witnessed outstanding performances from four contestants representing Bangladesh, who were recognized with four prizes, including the esteemed Best Award (1st place).
[4] The Artificial Intelligence for Bangla’ Competition 2021 aimed to encourage university students, researchers, and developers to explore the Bengali language and technology.
[4] The Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project of the BCC was runner-up in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) category of the 2020 WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards.
[5][44] In 2020, the e-recruitment platform of BCC received this award under the e-Employment category at the 9th annual WSIS Winner Prizes for Recruitment Process Management as a Shared Service for Government Agencies of Bangladesh.
[6][45][46] In 2019, BCC won the WSIS Winner Prizes for the Establishment of Bangladesh National Digital Architecture (BNDA) and e-government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF).
[47][48][49][50] In 2019, BCC received the WSIS Champion Prize for the Development of National ICT Infra-Network for Bangladesh Government (Info-Sarker) Project.
[7] During the Asia Pacific Council for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business Summit 2017, the BCC's Info-Sarker Phase 3 initiative also won the E-Asia 2017 Award.
This achievement was recognized for its contribution to making government information and services interoperable, ultimately supporting the goal of establishing a "Digital Bangladesh" by the year 2021.