The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO)—an international body representing the ICT sector in the Asia-Oceania region—has honored three Bangladeshi technology companies with the ‘ASOCIO Awards 2026’, a press release said.
The awards and certificates were presented during the ‘Award Night’ ceremony held on the evening of Tuesday, October 6, 2026—the second day of the ‘ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit 2026’—at Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue in Jakarta, Indonesia. The recipients—Rashed Kamal (Managing Director & CEO, The Database Software Ltd.), Md. Monir Hossain (CEO, Creative IT Institute), and Md. Shamim Hussain (Founder & Chief Instructor, Skillupar)—received their honors from ASOCIO Chairman Stan Singh-Jit (Malaysia) and Abdullah H. Kafi (ASOCIO Honorary Chairman for Life and Chairman of the Award Committee).
Nominated by the Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS), The Database Software Ltd. won the award in the ‘ASOCIO Global Business Service’ category, Creative IT Institute in the ‘ASOCIO Talent Development’ category, and Skillupar in the ‘AI in Education’ category.
A 15-member BCS delegation was present at the event, including BCS President Mohammad Jahirul Islam, Vice-President Md. Wahidul Hasan Dipu, Secretary General Muhammad Monirul Islam, Joint Secretary General Md. Ahsanul Islam Naushad, Treasurer Abul Hasan, and Directors Md. Nazrul Islam Hazari and Md. Iqbal Hossain. The core theme of this year’s global conference is “Accelerating Digital Transformation to Build a Safe, Resilient, and Interconnected Digital Economy.”
BCS President Mohammad Jahirul Islam stated, “The international recognition of Bangladeshi technology companies within the Asia-Oceania region’s digital economy is a significant achievement for the country’s ICT sector. The accolades received by The Database Software Limited, Creative IT Institute, and SkillUp-er serve as international validation of the capabilities, innovation, and skilled human resources of Bangladesh’s technology sector. Such achievements are the result of long-standing hard work, talent, and dedication. This recognition will encourage Bangladeshi technology firms to advance further in the global market. At the same time, we must place greater emphasis on innovation, skill development, and sustainable digital transformation to further strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global technology landscape.”
Twenty-seven of the 31 member countries from the Asia-Oceania region are participating in this three-day conference. Tech professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors from these 27 nations are taking part in the event.
It is worth noting that the three-day global conference is organized by the host organization, the Indonesian ICT Business Association (APTIKNAS). Held at Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, the conference began on October 5 and will continue until October 7.
