New products arrive in computer show

With the 12th BCS Computer Show 2003 concluding tomorrow, some new products arrived yesterday in the exposition to fascinate visitors.

Dhrubo Computer Limited brought several new model sound systems, which are selling between Tk 2,500 and Tk 3,500 at the fair. 'Tech mouse', which is as big as a child's fist, is selling at only Tk 90.

Agni Systems Ltd brought VSAT Solution to the fair to ensure high speed and secured connectivity among various branches of banks and other enterprises.

On the fifth day yesterday the fair began at 2.30pm because of strike called by opposition Awami League. A number of officials from different government and corporate offices gathered at the fair, as it was a half-day holiday. Organisers said as many as 13 thousand people visited the fair on the fifth day.

The scheduled seminar of Board of Investment (BOI) on 'Opportunities for Investment in IT and Electronic Sector of Bangladesh' could not be held due to the strike.

Convenor of the fair, Md Ali Ashfak, expressed his satisfaction as the sale of the computer accessories finally picked up. He expects huge crowd today, as it is a weekly holiday.

Some computer vendors are offering multimedia computer at Tk 20,000 only.

Md RI Rubel of CSL Software Resources Ltd said the company has been exporting its software to USA, Italy, Switzerland, India, Nepal, Cambodia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania since 1996. The offers software for garment industry, Internet service providers, banks and corporate houses.

He also said a number of prominent firms of the country are using their software at present.

CSL is now developing a game 'Face of Mars'- an adventure on Mars. The demo version of the game is already on www.softedgeltd.com. Rubel said it might take another one year to complete the software. "Many expatriates have already acclaimed them for developing the game," he added.

Excel Technologies Limited will hold a lucky draw for their customers. There will be three prizes -- a home theater, a 15-inch LCD monitor and a palmtop computer -- on purchase of Liteon CD Rom, Liteon DVD and CD Re-writer from Excel Technologies Limited. The draw will be held on January 25.

Agni Systems Limited offers a Nokia7650 mobile set to a lucky customer, who will be selected through a draw of coupons.

Bhuiya Cybernet is offering 30 per cent discount on its existing software on the occasion of the fair. Its software includes accounting software, garment software, office management software, restaurant management software, educational institution management system and marketing management software.

A cyber café comprising 26 computers has been set up by Daffodil Online Limited at the first floor of the fair venue where visitors can use Internet at free cost.

Pepsi, the official drink of the fair, will award a PC to the lucky winner of its draw after the fair concludes. The lucky one will be selected through a draw of the coupons, which are being given to buyers of the official drink.