Inauguration Ceremony of CTO Forum Bangladesh was held on 6th October 2012 at a local convention centre.

In the Inauguration Ceremony, CTO’s from different industry such as Banks, Telecom, MNC, RMG sector of Bangladesh were Present.

Mr. Tapan Kanti Sarkar, President, CTO Forum Bangladesh briefly explained the necessity of the forum. He addressed that the journey of the CTO Forum Bangladesh started about couple of years back and finally it is going to commence its mission on 6th October 2012 officially. CTO Forum Bangladesh is heading towards building an ICT Community to intensify bridge among all professionals working in this sector. CTO Forum Bangladesh is committed to organize meetings, discussions, workshops, seminars, symposiums and conferences for sharing experience and knowledge among professionals, scholars and policymakers. He also explained the Objectives and vision of the forum.

In the event Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Information was attended as Chief Guest and expresses his support to the CTO Forum Bangladesh. He also mentioned the importance of the forum as it is the need of time.

Mr. Mostafa Faruque Mohammed, MP, the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of ICT was the Special Guest in the occasion to express his heartiest thanks to all the founding member of the forum and confirmed that his ministry will provide support when necessary.

Moreover, Mr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan, the Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of ICT attended the event as the Guest of Honor. In his speech he mentioned that this forum can make a huge contribution for achieving the Digital Bangladesh.

Mr. Raihan Shamsi, CEO of GPIT, sponsor of the inauguration program has expressed his wish for the success of CTO forum Bangladesh. He mentioned that GPIT is proud to be associated with this forum and interested to work with CTO forum Bangladesh for the technology growth of the country.

The press conference was also attended by Mr. Nawed Iqbal, Vice President, Mr. Syed Masodul Bari, Secretary General, Mr. Debdulal Roy, Joint Secretary General, Mr. Tarique Mosaddique Barkatullah, Joint Secretary General, Mr. Ijazul Haque, Treasurer, Mr. Md. Sahid Hossain, Mr. Md. Atiqur Rahman, Mr. Hasan Tanvir and Mr. Mohammad Samdad Tanveer, EC Members of CTO Forum Bangladesh. Representatives from different electronic and print media were also present in the occasion.

There was a cultural event performed