Published on 12:00 AM, April 06, 2015

Microsoft signs MoU with BCS to promote genuine software

Microsoft Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) on March 28, 2015 Saturday at the BCS Innovation Center, Dhanmmondi Dhaka. BCS and Microsoft will work jointly to conceptualize and map out a Government Software Legalization plan together with key Government stakeholders.

BCS will also assist Microsoft to work with the Ministry of Education to deploy technology throughout the education system in Bangladesh. Furthermore, BCS will be the partner of Microsoft to create ICT/ promote Anti-Piracy, Intellectual Property Rights Law awareness and Cyber security awareness activities in partnership with key stakeholders (such as Ministry of ICT, Bangladesh Bank, Copyright Office, Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Telecom Authority). Last but not least, BCS will assist Microsoft to work with key Government agencies on promoting women in leadership, women entrepreneurs and diversity, and inclusion in the Government and Corporate workplace.