Mentioning the proposed Digital Security Act as a threat to the freedom of speech, expression and the safety of the citizens, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) called for the amendment of the draft law on the basis of the opinion of…
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Apple to respond to US probes into slowdown of old iPhones
San Francisco, Feb 1 (AP/UNB) — Apple is cooperating with U.S. government inquiries into its secret slowdown of older iPhones, further complicating its efforts to move past an issue that irked customers whose devices bogged down.
‘Journos’ capturing authentic info for report won’t be guilty’: Anisul
Dhaka, Jan 30 – Digital Security Act stipulates digital theft by capturing any confidential information of government and semi-government, autonomous and statuary bodies by using computer, computer network, digital network or any other electronic devices through illegal access as cognisable…
Journos concerned over provisions in Digital Security Bill
Dhaka, Jan 31 (UNB) – The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) have expressed serious concerns over the provisions curtailing the freedom of expression in the draft of the Digital Security Act 2018.
E-commerce key to modern farming in China
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), held in October 2017, called for implementing the national strategy of revitalizing rural villages and townships. So-called “internet plus agriculture” was identified as an important…
Cabinet okays revised draft digital security law
The Cabinet today approved the draft of a revised cyber security law incorporating provisions which, officials said, were found to be left out in the existing law to prevent cyber crimes.
Dutch intel agency spied on Russian hacking group: media
Amsterdam (Reuters) – The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD spied on the Russian group believed to be behind the hack of the Democratic Party ahead of U.S. elections, local media reported on Thursday.
EU top court says privacy campaigner can go after Facebook
The European Union’s top court says that Austrian privacy campaigner Maximillian Schrems can bring a case against Facebook Ireland as an individual but there cannot be a class action suit.
Facebook ready to help BD deal with environmental issues
Dhaka, Jan 23 – After launching a blood donation feature here on Tuesday, Facebook is now ready to support Bangladesh government to carry out awareness campaign on various social and environmental issues using its popular and big platform.
Amazon opens store without cashiers
No cashiers, no registers and no cash — this is how Amazon sees the future of store shopping. The online retailer opened its Amazon Go concept to the public Monday in Seattle, which lets shoppers take milk, potato chips or…
Australia rescue drone makes first rescue
A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. Australia is leading the use…
Dhaka’s auto-rickshaw services turn app-based
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Following the successful operation of private cars and motorbikes in the capital under ride-sharing services, several private companies, including ‘Top II’ and ‘MUV Asia’, are going to launch the app-based CNG-run auto-rickshaw services in the city…
SC upholds Chamber Judge’s order for 4G auction
Dhaka, 14 Jan – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld an order of the Chamber Judge that stayed a High Court order which put a bar on the tender notice floated by Bangladesh Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission…
Facebook move will play out in long-term: analysts
Facebook’s move to highlight posts from friends and family over those from brands and publications follows months of turmoil for the social network and will result in lower advertising revenue—at least in the short-term, analysts said.
Caution against BD cybercrime surveillance misuse
Dhaka, Jan 11– Expressing concern at surveillance of cybercrime, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday said the misuse of surveillance of cybercrime can lead to the risk of curbing freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
2018 online newspapers seek registration
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu told Parliament that 2,018 online newspapers from across the country have so far applied seeking registration with the Press Information Department. The minister came up with the statistics while replying to an unstarred question from…
Samsung’s profit jumps 64 percent to record high on chips
Seoul, Jan 9 (AP/UNB) — Samsung Electronics said its October-December operating profit jumped 64 percent to a record high, capping off 2017 with the biggest annual operating income and sales in its history thanks to the blockbuster semiconductor business.
Bangladesh loses Tk 7b for illegal handset import
The government is losing around Taka 700 crore duties every year due to illegal import, mainly through luggage, of unauthorized mobile phone sets. “The government has been losing huge amount of duties due to the sale of unauthorized mobile sets…
Rush to fix ‘serious’ computer chip flaws
Tech firms are working to fix bugs that could allow hackers to steal personal data from computer systems. Google researchers said there were “serious security flaws” in chips made by Intel, AMD and ARM, affecting devices which use them.
Shomi Kaiser, Tomal made e-CAB’s President, Secretary
Shomi Kaiser has been elected as new President of e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) while Abdul Wahed Tomal as General Secretary.
Pakistan summons US Ambassador over Trump tweet
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador, an embassy spokesman said Tuesday, a rare public rebuke after Donald Trump lashed out at Islamabad with threats to cut aid over “lies” about militancy. Ambassador David Hale was asked to go to the…
Did telegram impact the world more than the internet?
by David Child The Telegram Service, Launched in the 1830s, Invented by the UK, User calls telephone operator to dictate message, which is then sent by post to recipient The last clarion call of the Titanic, an announcement of the…
Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
Apple has apologised after facing criticism for admitting it deliberately slows down some ageing iPhone models. The company now says it will replace batteries for less and will issue software in 2018 so customers can monitor their phone’s battery health.
Google celebrates poet Mirza Ghalib’s 220th birth anniversary
Google on Wednesday celebrated poet Mirza Ghalib’s 220th birth anniversary with a doodle. A poet in Urdu and Persian languages during the Mughal era, Ghalib became famous for his Urdu ghazals. His poems and ghazals have been translated and recited…
French economy minister files lawsuit against Amazon
Paris, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) – French economy minister Bruno Le Maire has launched a lawsuit against American e-commerce giant Amazon for imposing unfair commercial relationships to suppliers in the country.
Derailed US train lacked automatic safety system
Technology that forces trains to adhere to speed limits was being installed on the express that crashed in the US state of Washington on Monday but was not yet operational, investigators say. Three people died when the train derailed at…
From an open Internet, back to the Dark Ages
By Jonathan Cook Nazareth: Can anyone still doubt that access to a relatively free and open internet is rapidly coming to an end in the west? In China and other autocratic regimes, leaders have simply bent the internet to their…
Muhith honours IBBL
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith handed over a crest to Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited at the closing ceremony of the Digital World-2017.
IBBL seminar: Challenges of digital currency in BD
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited sponsored a seminar titled “The Prospect and Challenges of Digital Currencies in Bangladesh” organized by ICT Division of Government of Bangladesh held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center on December 9 Saturday.
BB considers suing RCBC for heist money
DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank (BB) is mulling over filing a lawsuit against Filipino Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC).to recover the whole heisted money from the central bank’s account with Federal Reserve Bank of New York.”The Philippines government is extending all…