About the Division

It is indeed anticipated from the advancement of Open Distance Learning (ODL) in Bangladesh that the Number of world renowned professionals was involved in the process of developing the whole Project Proposal of Bangladesh Open University the only public university for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the country. Based on their concept note and the whole Project Proposal “Bangladesh Open University act 1992” was passed in the National Parliament and BOU was established. Within the projection of process sketch and organization, Computer Division was included as an independent Division with other Divisions. Enlightens of concept creators of BOU and the global impact of ICT in ODL It could be assumed that, to achieve excellence in ODL a very strong ICT infrastructure is a must and Computer Division is hale responsible for that.

Mission

The mission of Computer Division is to establish an efficient and effective ICT infrastructure that will ensure ICT enabled work environment, effective Students support services and innovative ICT applications based on which the University become a center of excellence.

Organization

The Division is organized with a team of professionals of different sections and headed by a Director who is technically the Systems Manager. To ensure effective output, professional support and practical implications the division may have different sections like:

1. Software

2. Hardware Maintenance

3. Network and Internet

4. Web applications

Current Activities

• Development, establishment and regular maintenance of university wide Optical Fiber backed Network.
• Day to day and regular/routine Hardware maintenance and trouble shooting of all Computer hardware peripherals of the university.
• Broadband internet connectivity, email, video conferencing and related services.
• Development, implementation and regular maintenance of websites and web based applications.
• Development and implementation of different software applications of the university.
• Design, development, implementation and regular maintenance of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) network of the university.
• Design development and implementation of innovative ideas and applications to ensure maximum support to our students and earned highest degree of excellence.
• Organize need based ICT training for all staff members of BOU.
• Preparation of annual ICT plan and budget of the university.

Future Plan

• Design development and implementation of a fully automated one stop service for prospective BOU students.
• Design development and implementation IP PBX system in the university.
• Extend BOU ICT infrastructure support for its under privileged students/learners.
• Take every initiative to make our goal “We assure education at your doorstep” success.

Officer's List

Contact

Abu Nasar Mahmud
Systems Manager/Director
Contact No : 02-9291120
E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Location: Bangladesh Open University, Board bazar, Gazipur-1705.