The revised budget for information and communication technology (ICT) for the fiscal year 2021-22 was Tk 18,099 crore. In the budget for FY 2022-23, Tk. 17,529 crore has been proposed in this sector which is Tk. 430 crore more than last year. The strategic guidelines in the Eighth Five Year Plan set a number of targets—(a) using of priority digital innovation strategies to meet the targets of ministries/departments, (b) improving human resources and create and utilize new knowledge through research and development, and (c) assisting and taking initiatives to make the best use of the innovative power of information and technology to expand the information and communication technology industry in the private sector so that it can survive in the competition. It is crucial to accelerate investment and innovation through effective use of information and communication technology. Keeping these in mind, how the budget has been allocated resources, that has been discussed in this policy brief. This policy brief also highlights ICT-related allocation in view of the Annual Development Programme.
Publication Period: June 2022