UNB, DHAKA

Bill Gates, the supergenius pioneer of IT revolution and founder the famous Microsoft Company, is expected to fly in here early next month on a private trip.

A competent source told UNB yesterday (Sunday) that Bill Gates, the richest man of the world and a great philanthropist, might be in Dhaka on December 9 or 10 for a day’s visit. He will come to Dhaka from India.

"His visit is important for us…His visit would give a new impetus to Bangladesh’s nascent IT industry," the source said.

His IT empire is expanding to South Asia, and the Microsoft has opened an office in Dhaka.

Gates might call on Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia during his brief stay in Dhaka.

Bangladesh has already produced a good number of bright IT professionals, including software engineers, software developers and data-entry workforce.