Luna Shamsuddoha Receives Posthumous Accolade

Luna Shamsuddoha, the chairperson of Dohatec New Media, was posthumously awarded the ‘Meritorious Achievement Award’ for her pioneering contribution to voter registration with “Multi-Biometric Deduplication” software at the 19th Annual International Electoral Awards, 2023. She founded Dohatec New Media in 1992 and played a significant role in streamlining Bangladesh’s government procurement by creating the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. She co-founded the Bangladesh Women in IT (BWIT) Forum, providing a platform for women to network, learn, and seek mentorship in the field of IT. Luna’s remarkable work and commitment to information technology have indelibly shaped the industry, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their passions.

Team Dohatec Suffers Disappointing Defeat

Dohatec New Media played against Brain Station-23 in the Inter Software Company T20 Cricket Tournament 2023. Dohatec New Media struggled to score runs, with their top-order batsmen failing to stabilize the innings. Hussain Md. Tito’s late cameo of 44 runs helped them reach a total of 143 runs. Brain Station-23’s batters were outstanding, scoring runs with ease and winning the match in just 10.3 overs, losing only three wickets in the process. Md. Wahid Akther and Md. Arman Hossain were the top performers for Brain Station-23. Dohatec New Media lost the match and now aim to bounce back in their next game against Kite Games.

Dohatec’s eGP Training Session Gets Near-Perfect Participation

Dohatec New Media conducted e-GP Tenderer training sessions in Dhaka to familiarize tenderers with the e-GP system. The participants had a positive response and showed a growing interest in embracing the e-GP system. The e-GP platform aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement and streamline the procurement process. The training covered various subjects related to the e-GP system, and the trainers created an interactive learning environment that encouraged active participation. The participants left the program feeling confident and well-equipped to use the e-GP system effectively. The significant level of participation in the eGP Tenderer training sessions is a clear indication of the tendering community’s dedication to embracing the digital age of public procurement.

Team Dohatec Triumph Against IQVIA

In the Inter Software Company T20 Cricket Tournament 2023 match between Dohatec New Media and IQVIA, Team Dohatec emerged victorious by 140 runs. Team Dohatec batted first and set a target of 279 runs, thanks to a remarkable performance by Tousif Khan and Mostafizur Rahman. IQVIA struggled to keep up with the required run rate and lost wickets at regular intervals, eventually being dismissed for 139 runs. Masum Billah’s impressive hat-trick and Tousif Khan’s contribution with both bat and ball made them the heroes of the match. Team Dohatec’s comprehensive victory improved their net run rate, putting them at the top of the points table. In their next match, they will face Brain Station 23, who are currently second in the points table.