In 1998 the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh was organized for the general purpose of improving business conditions of Internet Service Providers operating in Bangladesh by such activities as serving the common business interest of its Members by promoting higher business standards; disseminating technical, legal and other information to its members; operating as a trade association to benefit the community of Internet Service Providers in the Bangladesh and their customers; working for the enactment of laws and rules advancing the common business interests of its Members; and performing such other function as are customary among trade associations.