A Correspondent:
Khulna: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam yester-day said the government is committed to developing local industries, creating employment opportunities and building a technology-based economy.
The country’s industrial sector can be taken to a new height through the integration of skilled human re-sources, innovation and modern management in the production sector, he said.
Faqir Mahbub Anam, also Science and Technology Minister, made the remark while exchanging views with officers and employees after visiting the activities of Bangladesh Cable Shilpa Limited (BCSL) here, said a ministry release.
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju was present on the occasion.
The minister said, “The role of local industrial enterprises is very important in strengthening Bangla-desh’s telecommunications infrastructure.
BCSL has been making significant contributions to the development of the country’s communication and information technology sectors. The institution must move further ahead by enhancing technological capabilities and producing products of international standards.”
Mentioning that BCSL manufactures cables of different generations, he said efforts must continue to replace old technologies with new ones.
At the same time, there is a need for effective planning, adoption of marketing policies, fast distribution and the development of a proactive marketing network, he noted.
The minister further said the institution must be considered one’s own, as only then can its development be ensured.
He also assured the officers and employees that whatever is necessary for the development of BCSL would be done.
The minister also inspected the production activities of the institution, observed different stages of the production process and enquired about its overall operations.
He laid emphasis on increasing productivity, ensuring quality standards and expanding the use of modern technologies.
He praised the dedication, professionalism and efficiency of the officers and employees and called upon all concerned to work collectively for the overall development of the institution.
After the visit, the minister planted a local variety mango sapling at the premises of BCSL.
BCSL Senior officials were present during the visit. They briefed the minister about the institution’s pro-duction activities, future plans and ongoing development programs.
