DDC’s information and communications technology (ICT) consultancy wing ensures that technology not only meant to meet the requirements of its users but that it is implemented and managed to realize the envisaged benefits. We are committed to bring a positive and visible difference by assisting our valued clients in choosing the optimum solution that fully interprets its business drivers and delivering a fit-for-purpose outcome. In ICT, DDC provides expert consultancy that covers the full lifecycle of the design and implementation of systems. We bring our expertise to ensure that the ICT strategy is comprehensive, the design is robust, the implementation is successful and the ongoing management delivers the expected benefit.
The comprehensive approach covers a wide range of disciplines including resource planning, enterprise architecture, business analysis, systems engineering and service management. Our key area of expertise includes information security, identity management, collaboration, ICT application in construction, high integrity systems, software engineering, software assurance etc.
DDC, a multi-discipline consulting house, has been providing services to the government, private and international organizations for a wide range of assignments involving project preparation to completion through project preparatory technical assistance, techno-economic feasibility study, environment & social impact assessment, project planning, design, development, implementation management/monitoring/supervision, procurement assistance, post implementation service/evaluation etc.
DDC has been actively participating in a large number of projects of Bangladesh Government as well as of private enterprise in the field of ICT, Telecommunication, infrastructure development/reconstruction/ rehabilitation, institutional development etc. including projects financed by the World Bank (WB), International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), DFID and other international organizations. These projects had been or are being carried out either independently or in collaboration with internationally reputed consulting firms.
The list below shows number of projects undertaken by DDC in different sectors.
- ICT – 26 nos.
- Building – 80 nos.
- Rural Infrastructure – 27 nos.
- Roads and Highways – 40 nos.
- Water Resources and Environmental Study – 56 nos.
- Bridge – 35 nos.
- Power Generation and Transmission – 25 nos.
- Ports and Jetty – 14 nos.
- Agriculture and Forestry – 06 nos.
- Factory and Industry – 10 nos.
- Water Supply and Sanitation – 06 nos.
DDC provides Information & Communication Technology (ICT) based total business solutions. Ranges of service include –
- Feasibility study and project preparation
- Project planning
- Study and design of systems architecture
- Detail design of application software, system/data center, data storage & recovery system, data communication networks, etc. including specification of database engine, OS, application development tools, hardware, network devices, peripheral equipment/devices, monitoring devices, anti-virus software etc..
- Development, testing and debugging of MIS/GIS/Web application software
- Procurement service for computers, network/network devices, software, peripherals etc.
- Installation and commissioning of system hardware, software, network/network devices etc.
- Integration and implementation of application software and system/network,
- Electronic Document Management System, Large Format Map/Document/Newspaper scanning & Archiving
- Training and capacity building of client officials
- Post implementation operation support service, and
- Maintenance etc.
DDC successfully rendered ICT services for a good number of projects predominantly for government agencies. The table in the following section presents highlights of ICT projects undertaken by DDC.
DDC’s experience in assignments of similar nature is described in brief hereunder.
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
1. | Financial Management & Municipal Finance Consultancy (FMMFC) & Computerization of seven (7) City Corporations, Pk-B; Urban Public and Environmental Health Sector Development Project (UPEHSDP) Funding: Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Govt. of Bangladesh
| The Project Director, PMU, UPEHSDP, Local Gov Division, Ministry of LGRD&C, GOB 5, Phoenix Road, Nagar Bhaban, Level-11, Fulbaria, Dhaka-1000, Tel: 02 27116247 | May, 2012 – Jun, 2017 | The Financial Management and Municipal Finance Consultancy (FMMC) is providing consultancy service for substantially reforming and improving financial management of seven (7) City Corporations namely Dhaka (South), Dhaka (North), Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet City Corporations and introducing modernized web based computerized accounting systems, and performance based budgeting to enhance financial management, improving tax collection and expanding the tax base to strengthen municipal finances, and also conduct regular concurrent audits of City Corporations to ensure high degree of adherence to various procurement and financial management guidelines. Providing consultancy services for –
o Financial and performance compliance audits o Studies in costing, tariffs etc. o Capacity building in the areas of municipal finance o Computerized Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS, viz. Double Entry Accrual Accounting System, and ii. Revenue Management System) o Computerized performance based budgeting o Conduct foreign and local training. The computerized system comprises of a Central Server at the Ministry (MLGRD&C) and a Local Server at each of the seven (7) City Corporations in Dhaka (2), Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet. | 561 | 133,000,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
2. | IT Enable Service for Enhancement, Operation Support and Maintenance of the RJSC Computerized Application
Funding: GOB
| The Registrar, Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC), Ministry of Commerce, GOB,
TCB Bhaban, 6th Floor, 1 Kawran Bazar, Tel: 88 02 8189401, 88 02 8189403, Email: rjsc@roc.gov.bd
| May 2015 – May 2018 | Enhancement of the RJSC computerized application software ensuring extended service/features, improvement of availability, performance, security, monitoring and so on for On line Transaction Processing (OLTP), online payment (e-payment) and implementation of digital signature, DRS etc., upgrading of the data centre comprising of redundant database servers, redundant web servers, mail server, desk top computers, printers, scanners etc. upgrading of the data communication network (Internet WAN and LAN), provide operation support services and maintenance of the computerized system/application, procurement support service, provide services to clients through help desk etc.
Solution Architecture – Operating System: Red Hat Linux Enterprize-4 Application Model: LAN, WAN, Web Database Server: Oracle 11g Release-2 Application Server: Oracle 11g Application Server Server Side: PSP Development Tools: Oracle Developer 11g Reporting Tool: Oracle Developer 11g Report Builder Front-End: Standard Web Browser
| 561 | 38,200,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
3. | Re-engineering, Modification, Operation & Maintenance, Training & Capacity Building of Staff – Computerization of the Office of the Registrar Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC) Funding: GOB | The Registrar, Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC), Ministry of Commerce, GOB,
TCB Bhaban, 6th Floor, 1 Kawran Bazar, Tel: 88 02 8189401, 88 02 8189403, Email: rjsc@roc.gov.bd
| Jul 2011 – Mar 2015 | RJSC undertook a project to computerize its office enabling online service to its clients, online transaction processing (OLTP) and e-payment, An integrated web based centralized computerized application was developed and implemented for the purpose. Subsequently RJSC sought services for re-engineering & modification, operation support & maintenance of the application. Providing Professional Services for – · Re-engineering and modification of the RJSC application ensuring functionality, uninterrupted service, satisfactory performance, security and so on · Associated operation and maintenance service · Associated training for capacity building and operation support service · Provide services to clients through help desk | 468 | 40,202,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
4. | Computerization of the Office of the Registrar Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), GOB Funding: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
| International Finance Corporation (IFC); Washington DC, USA; IFC Local Office: IFC-SEDF & IFC-BICF; United House, 10 Gulshan Ave, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Tel: 028833752-66 Beneficiary: Registrar, Joint Stock Companies & Firms (RJSC), MoC, GOB
| Oct 2005- Jun 2011 | 1. Designed and developed web based online business solution application software (serving LAN, WAN & Web clients) comprising of a website and the following modules: i. Dynamic website www.roc.gov.bd ii. Name clearance module (for new entities to be registered) iii. Registration module (for new entities to be registered as private company, public company, foreign company, trade organization, society and partnership firm) iv. Returns filing module (for registered entities to file document as required by act) v. Issunce of certified copies module (for issuance historical records to entities and public) vi. Winding up (of entity) module vii. Struck off (of entity) module 2. Selection/designed and implemented integrated systems of database management software, application server software, OS, database servers, web application servers, (clustered database servers, clustered web application servers), data storage, data communication network (LAN at Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna & Rajshahi; WAN between Dhaka and 3 divisional offices, and Internet), network monitoring, mail service and anti-virus service etc. 3. Prepared detail specification of hardware, software etc. and assisted in procurement of these items 4. Rendered data entry & scanning services to archive historical records of registation, returns filing etc. of around 120,000 entities involving around 150,000,000 characters of data entry & 700,000 sheets of scanning. 5. Imparted training for capacity building of staff. 6. Provide services to clients through help desk. 7. Rendered operation & maintenance and support service from March 2008 to June 2011
| 868 | 58,863,970 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
5. | Telecommunication Network Development Project (BD-P53) Funding: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
| Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited
| Nov 2010-Oct 2013 | Detailed systems & network design, preparation of cost estimate, tender documents, assits in tendering and evaluation process to improve the existing telecommunication Services of Bangladesh. · To increase, in the line with guideline of Bangladesh’s International Long Distance Telecommunication Services (ILDTS) Policy 2007, the interconnection capacity of:
· To increase the capacity of PoI (Point of Inter-connection)s in five major cities of the country · To install Optical Fibre Cable Network around the country and to rehabilitate existing terrestrial microwave links to improve the existing capacity & capability of BTCL’s network · To install/ increase the capacity of broadband network, including FTTB/ FTTH (Fibre To The Building/ Home) and xDSL/ADSL ( Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line) systems’ in major cities and their surrounding areas · To introduce NGN Next Generation Network) and IP (Internet Protocol) capability in BTCL’s network · To increase the capacity of BTCL’s IN (Intelligent Network) for enabling introduction of new VAS (Value Added System) · To install a 24 x 7 NOC (Network Operation Centre) for BTCL’s network · To install Comnputerized Accounting System for BTCL
| 162 | 60,000,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
6. | Consultancy Services for Information & communication Technology (ICT) and Management Information System (per IDAP), (RSRP Contract Package No. S-8) Funding: International Development Association (IDA), WB | Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Communication, Roads & Highways Department, GOB, Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: 029562829, 9562798 | Nov 2008- Sep 2009
| 1. Investigation of the existing MIS/GIS applications (serving LAN, WAN and web clients) and prepare SRS report assessing modification/upgrading need of – i. Dynamic websites ii. Comprehensive RHD MIS-based ‘decsion support’ Central Management System (CMS) iii. IT aspects of RHD pavement management system iv. IT-based RHD Asset Management System (AMS) v. Various database, websites & IT resources for roads sector planning, management & operational functions vi. IT aspects of comprehesive & fully integrated financial Mangement system (FMS); for RHD, MoC, BRTA & TSCW vii. LAN, MAN & WAN 2. operation & maintenance and support service of the existing MIS/GIS applications
| 100 | 7,700,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
7 | Consulting Services for Strengthening Project Portfolio Performance (SPPP) Project Funding: GOB
| Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED); Ministry of Planning, GOB, SPPP Project, IMED, Room No. 6, Block-12, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207,Tel: 029118070 Fax: 8122210 | Jun 2005- May 2006
| 1 Operation & maintenance and support service & further expansion of the previously developed MIS application software (serving LAN clients) for monitoring & status (physical & financial) reporting of different on-going development projects under different ministries of the Government of Bangladesh 2 Network /Hardware maintenance service 3 Establish internet connection for IMED Officers 4 System operation support service 5 Data entry operation 6 Training etc. | 45 | 2,162,625 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
8 | Development of a Personal Information Management System (PIMS) for the Civilian Staff of Bangladesh Army Funding: GOB | IT Directorate, Army Headquarters, Bangladesh Army, GOB, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Tel: 8750011 ext. 2422 (Office), email: itdte@bangladesharmy.info
| Feb 2005-May 2006 | 1. Designed, developed and implemented a Personal Information Management System (PIMS) for the civilian employees of Bangladesh Army (serving LAN clients) 2. Imparted training 3. Provided warranty services
| 17 | 325,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
9 | Database Management Program of the Health and Family Welfare Facilities under Health and Population Program Project (HPPP), IDA Credit No. 3101-BD Funding: International Development Agency (IDA)
| Construction and Maintenance Management Unit (CMMU), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW), GOB, 105-106 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, Fax: 029667477 | Nov 2000- Jun 2003
| 1. Designed, developed and implemented a central integrated MIS & GIS database management system (serving LAN clients) of the Health & Family Welfare Facilities (5027 nos., national to union level distributed in the entire country under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) for future infrastructure development planning. The database comprised of the following information of the health & family welfare facilities: i. Geographic Information (GIS) of administrative boundaries, location, communication, etc. ii. Infrastructure & services engineering drawings, data and photograph iii. Manpower iv. Equipment v. Logistics vi. Disease profile etc. 2. Collected data of health & family welfare facilities through physical survey 3. Rendered data entry service for uploading of historical & operation data (archival) of 5027 health & family welfare facilities. 4. Rendered digitization service to prepare digital maps of around 500 upazila/thana covering the entire country and stitched them to develop district, division and eventually the national map 5. Prepared & integrated in the database more than 15,000 engineering CAD drawings. 6. Imparted training on computer fundamentals and the MIS & GIS application(e-service) to officers & staff of CMMU and DG, Health.
| 831 | 61,745,995 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
10 | Preparation of Structure Plan, Master Plan and Detailed Area Development Plan for Rajshahi Metropolitan City
Funding: GOB
| Rajshahi Development Authority, GOB, Rajshahi RDA Bhaban, Airport Road, Rajshahi-6203, Fax: 072176202, email: rda@bttb.net.bd
| Aug 2001- Jun 2004
| Designed and developed a GIS database (serving LAN clients) for master plan of Rajshahi Metropolitan City. The services included – 1. Total Station, RTK and GPS Survey 2. Mouza map digitization and preparation of spatial database 3. Physical features survey and preparation of database 4. Household survey and preparation of database 5. Socio-economic survey and preparation of database 6. Data Analysis and report generation 7. Data entry 8. Training
| 456 | 46,500,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
11 | Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for Dhaka-Metropolitan Development Planning (DMDP) Area, Group-A Funding: GOB
| Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), GOB, RAJUK Bhaban, Dhaka-1000, Fax: 880-2-9563591, email: chmrajuk@bangla.net,
| Aug 2004- To date
| Designed & developed a GIS database (serving LAN clients) for master plan of Dhaka-Metropolitan Development Planning (DMDP) Area The services involved – 1. Total Station, RTK and GPS Survey 2. Mouza map digitization and preparation of spatial database 3. Physical features survey and preparation of database 4. Household survey and preparation of database 5. Socio-economic survey and preparation of database 6. Data Analysis and report generation 7. Data entry 8. Training
| 126 | 34,755,200 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
12 | Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan (CMMP) Funding: GOB
| Chittagong Development Authority (CDA), GOB, CDA Building, Court Road, Chittagong | Mar 2005- Jul 2009 | Designed and developed a GIS Database (serving LAN clients) of Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan (CMMP) Area The services involved – 1. Total Station, RTK and GPS Survey 2. Mouza map digitization and preparation of spatial database 3. Physical features survey and preparation of database 4. Household survey and preparation of database 5. Socio-economic survey and preparation of database 6. Data Analysis and report generation 7. Data entry 8. Training
| 216 | 47,216,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
13 | PREPARATION OF DETAILED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE KHULNA MASTER PLAN (2001) AREA PROJECT Government of Bangladesh
| Khulna Development Authority (KDA) KDA Bhaban, Shibari, Khulna | October, 2010 to date | Services: Surveys: – Primary and secondary control point establishment using RTK-GPS static survey technique; – Physical feature, topographic and landuse survey using Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and Total Station (TS); – GCP survey using RTK-GPS/DGPS/TS; – Socio-economic survey; – Environmental survey; – Traffic and transportation survey; – Economic activities survey; and – Development of GIS database.
Planning Packages: The Detailed Area Plan (DAP) consists of: – Land use plan; – Development control and zoning plan; – Transportation network plans; – Drainage and environmental plans; – Utility services plans (gas/water supply/electricity/telephone); – New urban area development plan; and – Special project plans.
| 394 | 43,786,747 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
14 | CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF DETAILED AREA PLAN (2016-2035) FOR DMDP AREA (LOT 2: PART-B) Asian Development Bank and Government of Bangladesh | Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkhya (RAJUK) RAJUK Bhaban, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000
| March, 2015 to 2017 | Reconnaissance survey, project design; – Collection of mouza maps, statistical data and information; – Survey, base map preparation and 1st Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA); – Review and analysis of Dhaka structure plan, existing detailed area plan and related studies of all line agencies; – 2nd Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and submission of interim report; – Preparation and submission of draft final report; and – Submission of final report and maps.
| 1224 | 129,995,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
15 | Consolidation of Institutional Development Component-3 (CIDC-3)
Funding: ODA | Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Communication, GOB, Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Fax: 880-2-9565673, email: info@wspdhaka.com
| Apr 2003– Mar 2006
| 1. Consolidate the integrated GIS/MIS Application (serving LAN, WAN and Web clients) to Support Maintenance and Management Program of Roads and Bridges under Roads and Highways Department (RHD) that implements the following functionality: i. Project Monitoring (e-service) System ii. Personnel Management System iii. Road Maintenance and Management System iv. Bridge Information Management System v. Event Management System vi. Website 2. Maintenance of the developed application 3. Provide operation support service 4. Impart training to RHD officers & staff
| 297 | 27,762,000 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
16 | Establishment of a Table of Equipment (TOE) for Different Category of Hospitals/Health Services Institutions with Standard Specification and Preparation of a Database under Health and Population Sector Program Project (HPSPP), GOB – IDA Credit No. 3101-BD Funding: IDA | Central Medical Stores Depot (CMSD), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOH&FW), GOB, 30 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sharani, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1208, Fax: 029126547 | Jun 2001- Jun 2002
| 1. Develop a database (serving LAN clients) containing list & specification of Medical Equipment by type of health facilities. 2. Prepare a module for Inventory Control of Medical Equipment. 3. Prepare a Table of Equipment (bio-medical equipment, medical instrument & accessories, hospital furniture & accessories, non-medical equipment, etc.) for each type and level of health facilities/institutions 4. Prepare standard specification of all these goods 5. Estimate cost of all goods 6. Determine expected life of all goods 7. Prepare codification plan of international standard for these goods to be used for computerized procurement 8. Impart training to officers and staff of CMSD | 74 | 4,004,101 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
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| Institutional Development Component (IDC-3) Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project-3, Funding: ODA | Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Communication, GOB, Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Fax: 880-2-9565673, email: info@wspdhaka.com
| Jan1999- Mar 2003
| 1. Update the integrated GIS/MIS application (serving LAN clients) to support Maintenance and Management Program of Roads and Bridges under Roads and Highways Department (RHD) that implements the following functionality: i. Project Monitoring System ii. Personnel Management System iii. Road Maintenance and Management System iv. Bridge Information Management System v. Event Management System vi. Website 2. Impart training to RHD officers and staff 3. Provide maintenance & operation support service
| 324 | 54,558,790 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
18 | Development of Database Management Information System (MIS) Software and a Website Funding: GOB
| Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, GOB, Bakshibazar, Dhaka,, Tel: 02 8625921, Fax: 02 8616681
| Jan 2007- Dec 2009 | 1. Designed & developed web based application software (serving LAN clients) comprising of a website and the following modules: i. Website, www.bmeb.gov.bd, ii. Personnel Information Management System module iii. Payroll Accounts module iv. Income module v. Expenditure module vi. Budget Management module vii. Inventory Management module viii. Board/Committee Meeting Mangement module ix. Recognition of Dakhil & Alim Madrasah module x. Recognition of Iftedayee Madrasah module xi. Madrasah Management Committee Approval & Allegations Mangement module xii. Examination Centres Management module xiii. Examination Monitoring module xiv. Examiners Management module xv. Examination Materials Management module xvi. Audit Objection, Reply & Decision module xvii. Legal Affairs Monitoring module xviii. Students Information System module 2. Rendered data entry services to load operation data to the database 3. Rendered implementation support service, training and maintenace service
| 84 | 3,692,625 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
19 | Pilot Testing & Implementing Decentralized “Education Management Information System (EMIS)” under “Secondary Education Sector Improvement Project (SESIP)”-ADB Loan No. 1690-BAN (SF) Funding: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
| Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), Ministry of Education, GOB, Shikkha Bhaban, 5th floor, Block-2, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000, Tel: 9553712, Fax: 880-2-7168315, email: sesipta@dhaka.net, | Mar 2003- Dec 2006
| 1. Designed and developed Education Management Information System (EMIS) web based application software (serving LAN, MAN, Web clients) for the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) consisting of website (further development) and the following software modules: i. Education Institute Management ii. Monthly Pay Order (MPO) Management iii. Payroll Management iv. Employee Management v. Employee Monitoring and Evaluation vi. Inventory Management vii. Budget Management viii. Decision Support Systems ix. Project Proposal Management x. Project Management xi. Project Monitoring and Evaluation xii. Documents Archiving Management xiii. Performance Based Management xiv. Library Management xv. Training Management 2. Designed and rendered procurement assistance and supervised implementation work of Metropolitan Data Communication Network (MAN) among DSHE, Ministry of Education and BANBEIS 3. Implemented the aforementioned application in DSHE, MOE, BANBEIS 4. Up-graded existing internet bandwidth and hosted the web application for accessing from 64 district education offices and establishing secure VPN communication. 4. Provided support service for data entry 5. Imparted extensive training on computer fundamentals, network and EMIS application to officers & staff of DSHE, MOE, BANBEIS and 64 district education offices.
| 326 | 17,068,020 |
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
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| Secondary Education Sector Improvement Project (Mapping of Schools) – ADB LOAN NO. 1690-BAN (SF) Funding: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
| Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), Ministry of Education (MOE), GOB, Shikkha Bhaban, 5th floor, Block-2, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000, Tel: 029553712, Fax: 880-2-7168315m email: sesipta@dhaka.net,
| Jan 2002 – Oct 2002 Feb,
| 1. Designed, developed & implemented a GIS application (serving LAN clients) covering all the upazilas of the country and mapping distribution of the secondary schools to identify the underserved areas requiring additional schools and overcrowded schools requiring extension of infrastructure. The services included– i. Digitization of administrative maps ii. Survey of schools identifying location collecting students, buildings, floor etc. data (Web base mapping ) Preparation of a GIS database and report generation 2. Rendered data entry service to upload schools information to the database 3. Imparted training on computer fundamentals, GIS application development and application to officers & staff of DSHE, MOE and BANBEIS
| 594
| 24,465,933
|
ICT Projects/Assignments Undertaken by DDC | ||||||
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GOVERNANCE IMPROVEMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (GICD) UNDER ADB, KFW & GTZ ASSISTED SECOND URBAN GOVERNANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT (SECTOR) PROJECT (UGIIP-II) Funding: [LOAN NO. 2462-BAN (SF)] [ADB Best Project Awarded] Name of associated firm,: SODEV Consult, Bangladesh (JV Lead Partner) BCL Associates Ltd., Bangladesh
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Local Government Engineering Department, Local Government Division, Ministry of LGRD&C, Govt. of Bangladesh LGED Bhaban, Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka |
2010- Sep, 2014 |
1.Introducing computerized modern accounting system; 2.Introducing computerized tax record system; 3.Improving holding tax assessment and collection; 4.Training on financial management; 5.Rationalizing user charge and tariff setting
6. Introducing e-governance, such as web-based information management and disclosure.
| 552
| 185,421,943 |
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Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
22 | Governance Improvement AND Capacity Development (GICD) Consultancy Services of ADB & OFID Assisted Third Urban Governance & Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project (UGIIP-III) [Loan No. 3142-BAN (SF)]
Funding agency: Asian Development Bank, OFID and Govt. of Bangladesh
Name of associated firm,: Resource Planning and Management Consultants (RPMC) (JV Lead Partner) Kranti Associates Ltd.
| Local Government Engineering Department, Local Government Division. LGED Bhaban, Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
| March, 2015- Feb, 2019 | 1. Revenue mobilization through holding tax, collection of indirect taxes and fees from other sources 2. Fixing a water tariff enhancement plan and implementing it in coordination with MDS consultants. 3.Computerizing tax record system and generate computerized tax bill and fixation and collection of water tariff 4.Preparation of annual Pourashava budget with involvement of standing committee on establishment and finance 5.Payment of electric and telephone bills 6. Establishing computerized accounting system & generating computerized accounting reports 7.Carrying out audit of accounts with involvement of Standing Committee on Accounts & Audit 8.Carrying out inventory of fixed assets, opening/designing fixed asset register/database and creation of fixed asset depreciation fund account 9. Making necessary arrangement of repayment of all GOB loans 10.Formation and working of other Standing Committees, as required 11.Participating/rendering assistance for training/capacity development program, preparing/ sending progress report on UGIAP implementation to PMO and using improved information technology (e-Governance) for good governance; 12.Assisting Pourashavas in the areas of Collection, disposal & management of solid waste, clearing & maintenance of drains, cleaning & maintenance of drains, arrangement for making street lighting functional, establishment & operation of Mobile Maintenance Team (MMT) and keeping public toilet clean & operational. 13.Rendering assistance to PMO and UMSU for transparent and fair assessment of Pourashava performance by MPRC established in LGD.
| 648
| 403,945,687 |
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23 | CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR GOVERNANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT (GII) UNDER CITY GOVERNANCE PROJECT (CGP) FOR TARGETED FIVE (5) CITY CORPORATIONS (Loan Agreement No.: BD-P97, Contract No.: LGED/PD/ICGP/SD/GII/01/2014-15) Funding agency: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Name of associated firm, if any:
PADECO Co., Ltd., Japan (JV Lead Partner) High-Point Rendel, UK NJS Consultants Co., Ltd., Japan BCL Associates Ltd., Bangladesh | Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) LGED Head Quarter, Level-5, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 | July, 2015 – March, 2020 | 1)Assisting the CCs accounting section in establishing the integrated Computer system for Accounting-Tax database-Budget (Including “Financially Independent Accounting System” and “Reserve Fund for rehabilitations costs”) in CCs 2) Assist PIU in implementation ICGIAP with particular attention to introduction of computerized Holding Tax Assessment, Billing and Collection and introducing e-governance to improve transparency of administrative procedure by digitizing data; 3) Assist CC to develop web based MIS software with dynamic website and establish any kind of e-service with SMS system; 4) Conduct Training program for the relevant PCO and PIU staffs working with IT and MIS; 5)Assist the CCs accounting section to assure implementation of the integrated computer system; 6) Assist the PCO, the PIU and CCs accounting section in establishing “Asset inventory system for O&M; 7) Provide expert inputs to relevant CC section to develop and operate their own websites; 8) Assist CCs to introduce e-governance (such as Tax Assessment and SMS | 867
| 1,814,280,425 |
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24 | Design & Supervision ConsultancyOF MULTIPURPOSE DISASTER SHELTERPROJECT (MDSP) [Contract Package No. LGED/MDSP/D3.2/SD-1 Phase-I] Funding agency: World Bank and Govt. of Bangladesh; Name of associated firm, if any: CDM Smith Inc., USA (Lead Partner)
| Local Government Engineering Department, Ministry of LGRD&C, Govt. of Bangladesh. Workshop Bhaban, Level-3, Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
| March 2016- Feb- 2022 | 1.Established an e-service (Web and mobile) system for project monitoring and progress of Civil works ; 2.Technical assistance and training for the concerned project and 3.LGED staff and Ministry staff; 4.Project management and implementation support ; 5.Development of a financial management system 6.Detailed feasibility study, DSS database, design and engineering aspects 7.Review and use of existing information 8.Establishment and/or updating DSS database and tools for optimization of DSS 9.Implementation phasing of disaster shelter system 10.Definition of the project area, data collection and review; 11. Emergency Geo Tracking; 12. Geo Location Reminder ; 13. Cloud Based Transport Survey Application (Web & Android App)
| 1312 (Professionals)- 3974 (Others) 65 3,974 (Others) | 27,058,500,000 |
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Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
25 | IT Enable Service for Digitization and Integration of the Historical Paper Based Records with the RJSC Computerized Application in Operation; Funding agency: Nil | Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), Ministry of Commerce, GOB, TCB Bhaban, 1 Kawran Bazar (6th floor), Dhaka 1215; Facsimile : 028189402 E-mail : rjsc@roc.gov.bd
| April -2018-July 2019 | The scope of service shall include – 1.Design & development of an application software for digitization 2. Enter meta data of a record [unique data that identify a record distinctly, such as, entity type, registration no., registration date, entity name, record name (e.g., Form I, Form XII etc.), record submission date etc.] 3.Scanning of the records in appropriate format 4.Mapping and integration of the data with the existing IT system
| 628 | 39,956,021 |
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26 | Technical Support for ICT Learning Centers(ILC) Network Operations(SD-10) Funding agency: ADB
| Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education. | April -2018-Dec 2018 | Repository of e-Learning Materials (RELM) and applications installed on laptops; • Adapt, or develop the application for maintenance and usage (search engine) of repository of e-learning materials on the LAN server – based on the software and e-learning materials (6 subjects) delivered by NCTB (SD-13); • Create a master copy (installation module) of repository application (software) and the repository content (collection of e-learning materials and other related documents such as curriculum guides) to be installed and periodically updated on each ILC server; • Create a master copy (disk image) of Windows 10 and individual user software applications (laptop) to be replicated on each laptop; • Provide operational instructions for teachers and students for using the e-learning materials repository in collaboration with NCTB (SD-13). Configuration of server-based applications and user accounts maintenance software: Design and implement the user accounts maintenance module: • Creation, Update, and Removal of user accounts including allocation of work storage for each user and individual permissions to use server-based applications and establish secure or encrypted VPN communication; • Configure the security options including the control of access to websites from laptops and other devices allowed to connect to the server (authentication facility); • Configure server-based applications developed by SD-13 and facilities such as Web authoring tools, Proxy Server, Email Services, Print Services, File Services, Backup Facility; • Develop the concept of providing the technical operational support for all ILCs and the Central Node and provide effective technical support following the installation of application software and distribution of operational instructions.
| 50 | 1,236,735 |
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Sl. No. | Project & Funding | Client & Address | Period | Service | Staff Month | Fee (Tk.) |
27 | National Household Database Public Information Campaign (NHD-PIC)project Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics(BBS) Statistics and Information Division(SID) | Bureau of Statistics(BBS) Statistics and Information Division(SID) Parisankhyan Bhaban(9th floor,Block-1),E-27/A,Agargaon ,Dhaka-1207,Bangladesh | Jan 2017 to till Dec 2017, 12 months
| 1. Prepare TV commercial (30 second) in video (VP9/Animated) format. 2.Design TV talk show for publicity of the survey; 3.Prepare jingle for T.V and radio commercials; 4.Prepare public service announcement(PSA); 5.Prepare advertisement for daily Newspaper both Bengali and English; 6.Prepare necessary message which will be scrolled by private cable operators; 7. Design and print leaflets, Digital Banners ,Digital Banners, Digital Brochure(Writing/printing slogan); 8.Design and print stickers, posters; 9. Oversee troubleshooting, system backup, archiving and disaster recovery and provide expert support. | 75 | 51453424.67 |
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MEMIS Development, DC &DR Center Establishment for DME
| Madrasah Educational Management and Information System (MEMIS)Level 2, Red Crescent Borak Tower 37/3/A Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka Phone : 88024103016
| June 2018 to till Date,
| 1. Develop & implement Madrasah Education Information Management System (MEMIS) Application Portal. 2.Development & implement Online MPO (Monthly Payment Order) application processing and MPO payment Disbursement system for the teachers and staff of the Madrasah (Enlisted for MPO from Ministry of Education) all over Bangladesh. 3.Develop and implement internal process Automation (IPA) of DME 4.Build up DME capacity by providing MEMIS training 5.Develop comprehensive database for the enlisted Madrasah & Madrasah personnel of all over Bangladesh
| 314
| 21,031,579.00
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DESIGN AND SUPERVISION FOR OUTFIT OF NDMRTI & ERCC AT DDM BHABAN, DHAKA [IDA Credit No.: 5599-BD]
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Department of Disaster Management, Urban Resilience Project (DDM Part), Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Govt. of Bangladesh Level # 4, House # 121, Road # 21, DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206
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February, 2018 to January, 2019
| – to carry out site survey and inventory of existing facilities. – to prepare site plan and layout plan, all necessary architectural (including 3D view), structural, electro-mechanical, sanitary and plumbing, firefighting system, ICT & networking design, drawings with all relevant facilities and requirements. – to prepare cost estimates, Bill of Quantity (BoQ) and specifications. – to assist the client in preparing and evaluating tender documents according to World Bank/PPR 2008 guidelines, and – to provide full time on site supervision and quality control, bill certification, etc. in due time for the renovation works.
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2,990,850
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DHAKA INTEGRATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT – TECHNICAL ASSISTANT SERVICES Funding agency: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
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Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. 4, Kojimachi 5-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8539, Japan Department Infrastructure Development Division Overseas Consulting Administration
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May, 2014 to 2018 June | Clarification of current condition (Traffic, ITS, Traffic Regulation, Traffic Safety, Publicity) in Dhaka – Clarification of characteristics (Traffic, ITS, Traffic Regulation, Traffic Safety, Publicity) in Dhaka – Clarification of road network development ITS policy and CCTV monitoring plan in Dhaka – Supplementary traffic analysis, intersection design, and construction planning – Developing plan, manual, action plan – Preparing a report of project result – Study and design intersection measure and ITS equipments. -Technical Assistance Project Proforma/Proposal (TPP), Development Project Proposal (DPP),Term of Reference (TOR), Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation; |
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6,456,400 |