Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority

Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority (BHTPA) is a government agency in Bangladesh dedicated to establish, manage and operate technology business parks throughout the country.

Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority
Formation2010 (2010)
TypeAutonomous-Government Organisation
Coordinates23.7788°N 90.3745°E / 23.7788; 90.3745
Websitebhtpa.gov.bd

History

Formed in 2010, BHTPA is now implementing the projects including the Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur District and Jessore Software Technology Park.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Planned projects include Mohakhali IT Village in Dhaka, Barendra Silicon City in Paba Upazila of Rajshahi District, and Sylhet Electronic City in Companiganj Upazila, Sylhet. BHTPA is also approving private hi-tech park to implemented by private companies.[9] Thus far, 39 hi-tech parks have been under constructions and approved for construction by BHTPA in different regions in Bangladesh. [10]

Vision & Mission

Vision: Sustainable development & proliferation of IT/Hi-Tech industry in Bangladesh.

Mission: Establish international standard infrastructure; create congenial & sustainable business environment; develop IT/ITES based Industrial ecosystem and ensure all services for IT/ITES business & industries through One Stop Platform.[11]

List of Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh
  • Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Kaliakoir, Gazipur
  • Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park, Jessore
  • Janata Tower Software Technology Park, Dhaka
  • Sheikh Kamal IT Training & Incubation Center, Natore
  • Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park, Rajshahi
  • Sheikh Kamal IT Training and Incubation Center, Rajshahi
  • Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park, Sylhet
  • Heroic Freedom Fighter Lieutenant Sheikh Jamal Software Technology Park, Chittagong
  • Sheikh Kamal IT Training and Incubation Center, CUET, Chittagong
  • Sheikh Kamal IT Training and Incubation Center, KUET, Khulna
  • City Hi-Tech Park in Demra, Dhaka -- under construction
  • MA Wazed Miah Hi-Tech Park in Rangpur --under construction
  • Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park, Khulna -- under construction
  • Sheikh Kamal IT Training & Incubation Center, Magura -- under construction
  • Mohakhali IT Village -- under construction
  • Barendra Silicon City -- under construction
  • Sheikh Hasina Institute of Frontier Technology(SHIFT) in Shibchar, Madaripur --under construction
  • Mymensingh Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Natore Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Jamalpur Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Keraniganj Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Comilla Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Barisal Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Cox's Bazar Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Gopalganj Hi-Tech Park --approved
  • Bangladesh Bharot Digital Service and Employment Training (BDSET) Center --approved

See also

References
  1. "Jessore IT park sees fivefold leap in costs". The Daily Star. 13 August 2014.
  2. "Summit poised to develop part of hi-tech park". The Daily Star. 10 November 2014.
  3. "ICT ministry seeks tax incentives for investors". New Age. 20 April 2015.
  4. "Summit, Hi-tech park authority sign concessional loan greement". Dhaka Tribune. 29 June 2015.
  5. "Tax breaks for developers, investors of hi-tech parks". The Daily Star. 14 July 2015.
  6. "TechnoSity to invest $25.8m in hi-tech park". The Daily Star. 12 August 2015.
  7. "NBR to extend duty benefits to investors in hi-tech parks". The Daily Star. 12 October 2015.
  8. "Construction of Gazipur Hi-Tech Park begins". Dhaka Tribune. 16 October 2015.
  9. "City Group to build Tk 5,000cr hi-tech park". The Daily Star. 20 August 2021.
  10. "21 firms expected to invest Tk1,000cr, create 2,500 jobs in three hi-tech parks". The Business Standard. 29 December 2021.
  11. Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority
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