This two-week course is designed for officials responsible in assisting and contributing to the administrative functions on daily basis of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited.
The discovery of a huge gas field on the bank of the Titas River in Bhramanbaria in 1962 created a new horizon for the utilization of natural gas. Being established on November 20,1964 Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited (TGTDCL) has completed 50 years of its operation. The company began its commercial operation with the commissioning of gas supply to Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station on April 28, 1968 after construction of 14 inch dia 58 mile long Titas-Demra gas pipeline by the then East Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation. In october 1968, first domestic natural gas connection was provided to the residence of renowned litterateur Shawkat Osman. As a progressive national organization, it has earned the glory of being a trustworthy one for the people by means of the quality of service delivery. This has been possible because of the relentless and cordial endeavours of its officials and employees. Main objective of the company is to supply natural gas to customers of different categories under Titas Franchise Area, thereby reducing dependency on imported liquid fuel. Towards this end, the company has to construct, operate and maintain pipelines, stations and associated facilities. Currently the company distributes gas in the districts of Dhaka, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, Munshiganj, Manikganj, Gazipur, Tangail, Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Netrokona, and Kishoreganj.
Objective: The program as a whole aims to provide with best practices and innovative learning for effective management skills development with the use of application of information tools and techniques as an enabler. The program will be conducted in such a way so that the participants can learn different tools and techniques to enhance their skills in their own working environment.
TIMING: The training program will be held during 07 – 18 March 2016 (excluding travel time). The participants will arrive at Manila on 06 March 2016 and leave from manila on 19 March 2016.
VENUE: Manila, Philippines
CLIENT/DONOR: Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited
PARTICIPANTS:The participants for this course will be selected by the authority of the respective companies. Fourteen officials, including the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Petrobangla and Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited are expected to participate in this program.
COURSE DIRECTOR: Mr. Fazle Karim
COURSE COORDINATOR(S): Mr. Agus Prajogo and Ms. Thaniya Jirasathitpornpong
CONTACT :Mr. Fazle Karim
Head, Information Technology & Engineering
AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology
Email: fazlekarimait@gmail.com; karim@ait.asia
Phone: 02 524 5311
