Bangladesh Consultation on 4th Internet Governance Forum(IGF)

Bangladesh Working Group on Internet Governance Forum is pleased to announce that Bangladesh Consultation on 4th Internet Governance Forum(IGF) will be held on 31 October, 2009 at 10: 00 AM in the Conference Room of Bangladesh Computer Council, BCC Bhaban Plot E-14/X Agargaon, Sher-e- Bangla Nagar, Dhaka – 1207.

The Meeting is organized by Bangladesh Working Group on Internet Governance Forum in collaboration with Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), The Monthly Computer Jagat, Center for e-Parliament Studies and J.A.N Associates Ltd.

Chairman for Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Post and Telecommunication Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu, MP will inaugurate the consultation as Chief Guest.

The overall theme of the Bangladesh Consultation will be 4th UN Internet Governance Forum – Creating Opportunities for All. The theme reflects the basic purpose of the IGF to develop a common understanding of how to maximize the opportunities the Internet offers for around the country and peoples, and how to address the risks and challenges, while also raising awareness of the development dimension of Internet governance in Bangladesh perspective.

Distinguished Member of Parliament (MP), Policy –Makers and Representatives from Government, Media, Academia, CSOs, and Corporate Sector are expected to join the Bangladesh Consultation. In this Meeting, We strongly believe, this consultation will add a new and positive dimension towards building the knowledge based society and Digital Bangladesh.

For more information regarding Bangladesh Consultation:M. A. Haque Anu, Secretary General, Bangladesh Working Group on Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Cell: 01911341654 e-mail: mharnab@yahoo. com (EOM)