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Welcome to the website of Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN). BdOSN is a not-for-profit, voluntary organization to promote Open Source (OS) Philosophy in Bangladesh. It was initiated as an umbrella organization of different OS groups and organizations in Bangladesh and now evolves as one of the coordinating hubs for OS related activities in Bangladesh.

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Grand Gala Ceremony on Software Freedom and Open Content
The simple but auspicious ceremony with gorgeous announcement marked the event titled "Software Freedom and Open Content" organized by Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN). The programme was held in the Teare Cafe of Liberation War Museum in Dhaka on 12th, May 2008. The programme incorporated the Bangladesh release of Ubuntu 8.04 and Language Movement picture album to WikiCommons. It also included declaration of publication under open licence of picture resources at Centre of Bangladesh Liberation War Studies, the picture of Bir Shreshtho Motiur Rahman and publication of all books by M Zafar Iqbal under open License. The gallant freedom fighter Mahbub Elahi Ranju (Bir Protik), uncovered the cover of the new release of Ubuntu Linux. In his inaugural speech, the freedom fighter expressed his thanks and gratitude to the new generation as they uphold the same spirit of freedom to prepare the nation for the information era.
--by BPR

Dhaka, May 12, 2008 READMORE

Monthly Talk on Game Programming Held
The monthly talk "Game Programming in Open Source" by BdOSN was held with great enthusiasm. Mr Al-Mamun Shohag, Lead Programmer of Deep Red Studio Solutions Limited presented the key-note lecture in the talk. Mr Mamun covered the following topics : What is Game Development, Game Development Life Cycle, Sections of Game Development, Programming Vs Game Programming, Game Programming Language, Existing tools, Why Open Source, How to Start Development with an Open Source Game Engine, Prospects of Game Programming, Where to locate resources in his lecture. He informed that the market value of two decade long gaming now exceed the total volume of Hollywood film industry!
--by BPR

Dhaka, May 03, 2008 READMORE

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Date: May 14, 2008
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Two days workshop on Open Source at NSTU began

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A two day workshop and seminar on open source begun in the district of Noakhlai on 26th April 2008. The department of Computer Science and Technology, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) organized the workshop in association with Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN). Dr Abul Khair, vice chancellor of NSTU inaugurated the workshop in a simple ceremony. The opening ceremony of the workshop was presided over by Dr Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the CSTE department.
--by BPR

Noakhali, April 26, 2008 READMORE


Workshop at Chittagong University begins with excitement

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The first ever workshop on open source in Chittagong University begins with joy, excitement and in a good learning environment. In a simple inauguration session, the workshop was inaugurated by Professor Dr Md Habib Uullah, Dean, Faculty of Science, Chittagong University. he urged the students to take the technological lead to uphold the freedom of Information Technology of the country. Presided over by Professor Dr. Sahadat Hossain, charman, CSE Department, the inaugural session was also addressed by Mr Munir Hasan of BdOSN.
--by Mh, from CU

Chittagong, April 24, 2008 READMORE


Open Source volunteers celebrated Pohela Boishak

Wikipedians and other members of Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) have urged all to start using Open Source Software and enrich Bangla Wikipedia while celebrating Pohela Boishak, the Bengali new years day. A number of BdOSN activists gathered on the eve of the New Year in front of Dhaka Public Library from 10 am to 12 pm with these slogans on banners and festoons. People around showed great interest about the event and they were served with information on Open Source, Bangla Wikipedia etc. A special leaflet has also been published to mark the day. The event was concluded with a grand procession in TSC and nearby streets.
--by BPR

Dhaka, Chittagong, April 14, 2008 READMORE