Papers & Presentations

Opening Session Introduction to the workshop, Professor Saifur Rahman, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Comments from workshop sponsors.   Mr. Larry Maramis, Deputy Resident Representative UNDP [Audio]   Mr. McDonald C. Homer, USAID [Audio]   Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin, Grameen Cyber Society [Audio] Address by Mr. Farooq A. Siddique, Honorable Secretary Minister, Ministry of Post & Telecommunications. [Audio] Closing and vote of thanks by Mr. Sayeed Salam, BRAC Unitversity. [Audio]

Session 1: Enhancement of Internet Access in Bangladesh Chair: Mr N. H. Choudhury, National Project Coordinator, ITU-UNDP-BTRC Project Keynote Speech: The Internet in Developing Nations - Grand Challenges, Professor Larry Press, California State University, Dominguez Hills, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Telecommunication Needs for the Internet Infrastructure in Bangladesh, Professor Saifur Rahman and Manisa Pipattanasomporn, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Leveraging International Connections in Support of National ICT Goals, Hudnall R. Croasdale, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Bangladesh Telecom Backbone and International Gateway, Aliwardy Khandkar, Md. Yousuf Niaz, Bangladesh Telephone and Telegraph Board, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] GrameenPhone’s Fiber Network : Its Scopes & Possibilities to Offer Nationwide Connectivity, A. M. M. Yahya, GrameenPhone Ltd. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Utilization of Optical Fiber of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd., Md. Sadequl Islam, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] [Full Paper] Discussion [Audio]

Session 2: International Experience with Broadband Connectivity Chair: Mr. Larry Maramis, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Remote Lectures and Online Laboratory Experiments through CIC Networks, Professor Anup K. Gogoi, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Experience with TDMA/WLL Implementation in Thailand, Manisa Pipattanasomporn, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. and Marut Lueprasert, Telephone Organization of Thailand, Thailand. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] [Full Paper] Broad-band Internet Access for Educational Purposes in India, Professor Kalyan K Mallik, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Rural Internet & Voice, Mr. Raghu Rao, VP, Business Development, Midas Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Discussion [Audio]

Session 3: Expanding Internet Usage Including Electronic Village Chair: Prof Mohammad Kaykobad, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, BUET, Dhaka Community Computer Networking and Community Centers: Models, Best Practices and Lessons Learned, Dr. Andrea Kavanaugh, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Opportunities and Challenges : Education and ICT, Iftekhar Islam, ICT Specialist, The World Bank, Washington DC, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Amader Gram Knowledge Center - ICT Initiative of Amader Gram Total Development Project, Tarannum Dana, Bangladesh Friendship Education Society (BFES), Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] ICTs in School: World Links Experiences in India and Beyond, Ashish Garg, World Links, New Delhi, India. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Discussion [Audio]

Session 4: Emerging Technologies for Telecom and Electric Power Chair: Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, BUET, Dhaka Wireless Community Networks: Evolution and Technical Challenges, Dr. Luiz A. DaSilva, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] IEEE Standard 802.16: Broadband Wireless Access for New Opportunities, Dr. Roger B. Marks, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Wireless Broadband Standards and Case Studies Around the World, Nico Roelofsen, Wi-LAN, Alberta, Canada. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Discussion [Audio]

Session 5: ICT and its Benefit to Knowledge Delivery Chair: Prof Md. Shamsul Alam, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, BUET, Dhaka Approaches to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Movement, Dr. Susanne Ornager, UNESCO, New Delhi, India. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] [Full Paper] The Evolving Knowledge Campus of the 21st Century, Andrew Lim, Sun Microsystems, Singapore. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Development Services Delivery through Information Empowerment, Saleh Khan, United Nations Development Programme, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Lesson Learnt: Grameen Cyber Society, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Grameen Cyber Society, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Discussion [Audio]

Session 6: Distributed Internet and Electric Power Chair: Mr. Q.I.Siddique, Executive Director (Secretary), DTCB, Ministry of Communication Distributed Generation Solutions for Internet Access in Remote Areas, Manisa Pipattanasomporn and Professor Saifur Rahman, Virginia Tech, U.S.A. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Distributed Geographic Information Network in the Hindu Kush-Himalyan (HKH) Region, Basanta Shrestha, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Renewable Energy: Filling the Gaps for Powering Last Mile Access, Md. Tarik-ul-Islam, United Nations Development Programme, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] [Audio] Discussion [Audio]

Session 7: Internet Services and Benefits to Society Chair: Dr Mumit Khan, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, BRAC University, Dhaka Glocal Connectivity: Experience from DrikTAP to Banglarights, Shahjahan Siraj, Team Leader, Drik Multimedia, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] Multi Purpose Tele Center (MPTC) - Pilot Project: Bangladesh Experience, Md. Shahid Uddin Akbar, Coordinator, ICTDP'B, Information Communication & Technology Development Program, Bangladesh. [Abstract] [Presentation] Discussion [Audio]

Closing Session: [Closing1] [Closing2]

 

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