Turkish telecom firm Netas expressed interest in taking part in building a Digital Bangladesh, to ensure transparency and delivery of government services to all citizens by making best use of technology.

Netas and the Turkish Embassy in Bangladesh jointly organised an event - ICT Experiences by Netas - at the Westin Dhaka yesterday, where modern digital technologies were showcased.

Netas is interested in extending support with an integrated security system for Dhaka, by launching different surveillance equipment, said C Mujdat Altay, chief executive Of the company.

Altay said they proposed a project -Dhaka Electronic Security Systems Integration - where Netas will ensure security of the capital city from a single point by installing hundreds of cameras and analysing security information.

The company also established the same security system in Istanbul in 2007 and has been offering the same services in Tokyo, Sao Paulo and London for the last 20 years.

Omer Aydin, chief marketing officer, said they are well prepared to present smart

government solutions and smart cities in Bangladesh.

Netas has the expertise to secure cricket stadiums smartly for local spectators and secure banks for their clients, Aydin said in a presentation.

The company has been serving Bangladesh for the last 16 years with Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Ltd as its main client, the official said.

Netas helped BTCL build the country's optical network, Aydin said.

The Turkish company also has operations with three other telecom companies in Bangladesh.

It is possible to start the digitisation process only with mobile communication, where mobile and fibre technology needs collaboration, said Imran Ahmad, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on posts, telecom and ICT ministry.

"I hope Netas will give us the real digitisation experience."

Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Devrim Ozturk was also present.

Havelsan and Korn from Turkey, Ciena from USA, Mitel and Dragonwave from Canada also shared their latest technological advancements in the field of telecom at yesterday's session.