The objective is to sensitise Bangladesh officials and the private sector on electronic commerce and the ongoing discussions in the WTO. At the end of the workshop, participants should develop knowledge on what is e-commerce; what is the Work Programme on e-commerce; what are the main challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh; e-commerce and the GATS; what are some of the issues raised in Members' submissions; and what are the initiatives that support developing countries in the area of e-commerce.