Mexico City, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) – Mexico City will reinforce its earthquake alert system by installing between 800 and 1,000 new speakers on the streets, after the 7.1 earthquake which hit the capital on Sep. 19 and killed 228 people,…
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Digital Marketing Summit ends in Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct – The fourth edition of Digital Marketing Summit of Bangladesh Brand Forum ended in capital Dhaka on Saturday and initiated the first edition of Digital Marketing Award.
Facebook’s Sandberg favours release of Russia-linked ads
A top Facebook executive says ads linked to Russia trying to influence the U.S. presidential election should “absolutely” be released to the public, along with information on whom the ads were targeting. Previously, Facebook declined to make the ads public.…
Hackers still targetting SWIFT
Hackers continue to target the SWIFT bank messaging system, though security controls instituted after last year’s $81 million heist at Bangladesh’s central bank have helped thwart many of those attempts, a senior SWIFT official told Reuters. “Attempts continue,” said Stephen…
First evidence: online dating changing nature of society
Dating websites have changed the way couples meet. Now evidence is emerging that this change is influencing levels of interracial marriage and even the stability of marriage itself. Not so long ago, nobody met a partner online. Then, in the…
‘Fake’ FB account again in Fakhrul’s name: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 12 – BNP on Thursday alleged that a ‘fake’ Facebook account has been opened again against its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s name with an evil motive.
Opportunities, costs and risks in digital economy
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – While the digitalization of economic activities and transactions can help to overcome barriers to more inclusive development, significant divides in the readiness of countries to engage in and benefit from the digital economy enhance the risk…
Facebook to train 10000 BD youths on emarketing
Facebook will train 10,000 Bangladeshi youths on digital marketing under a `BoostYourBusiness’ programme over the next six months. The Facebook authorities will provide the training to 10,000 IT-trained youths of Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance (LICT) Project of…
Google introduced new smartphones
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business as it competes with a surge of devices from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc.…
Walton opens smartphone plant in Bangladesh
State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim has said the launching of Walton Smartphone Plant has opened up a new era of ‘Digital Bangladesh’. “Today is a historical, a joyful and a glorious day for us. Through starting the…
New Bluetooth controller provides wireless, web-based access control
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – Oct 3, 2017 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology,…
Russia threatens to block facebook next year
In its latest attempt to wrest control of the Internet, Russia’s communications agency on Tuesday threatened to block access to Facebook if the company refuses to store its data locally. Alexander Zharov, chief of the Federal Communications Agency, told Russian…
Submarine cable repair won’t affect Internet connectivity
Maintenance work of country’s first international submarine cable would not disrupt the internet connectivity, as Bangladesh has already been connected with its second undersea cable, officials said. They said Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL) which is assigned to manage…
Science festival in city from tomorrow
ROSATOM is going to host a four-day science festival titled “InFact” from tomorrow here with a view to raising awareness on nuclear. The festival will kick off at 10:30 am through a ceremony at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novotheatre in…
Riyadh lifts ban on Skype, WhatsApp
Saudi Arabia will remove its ban on internet phone calls on Thursday, a government spokesman said, in a bid to stimulate online business as the kingdom looks to boost non-oil revenue. All online voice and video call services such as…
BD attains cyber attack mitigation response capability
Bangladesh has achieved response capability of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) to mitigate the targeted cyber-attacks through a cyber-drill conducted by Organization of Islamic Cooperation- Computer Emergency Response Teams (OIC-CERT) on Tuesday. Bangladesh’s cyber-security platform BGD e-GOV CIRT is…
Bangladesh achieves response capability to mitigate cyber-attacks
Bangladesh has achieved response capability of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) to mitigate the targeted cyber-attacks through a cyber-drill conducted by Organization of Islamic Cooperation- Computer Emergency Response Teams (OIC-CERT) on Tuesday. Bangladesh’s cyber-security platform BGD e-GOV CIRT is…
Great Online Shopping Festival-2017’ begins tomorrow
Great Online Shopping Festival-2017” begins in the city tomorrow aiming to provide effective ideas regarding future Digital Bangladesh. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed will open the three-day festival at Krishibid Institute, Farmgate. Arshinagar Media and Dhaka University Alumni News are jointly…
Digitisation creates social renaissance, accelerates uplift
The digitisation programme has created a social renaissance accelerating development in every sector and making civic life easier and dependent on online digital services. Launching of the union digital centres (UDCs) has turned digitisation into a part and parcel of…
Whole country to come under broadband network
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood today said the whole country will be brought under broadband facility by 2021. “Development in information technology sector is going on rapidly and the whole country would be brought under broadband…
Whole country to come under broadband facility by 2021: BTRC chief
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood today said the whole country will be brought under broadband facility by 2021. “Development in information technology sector is going on rapidly and the whole country would be brought under broadband…
Foreign envoys assure help face ICT-led development
Dhaka, Sept 12 – The foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka have assured of working with Bangladesh to face the challenges emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) that encompasses the idea of ICT-led advancements leading to the revolutionary changes in…
Importance of cyber security investments: Trend Micro
Hong Kong, China – September 12 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cyber security solutions, today released its 2017 Midyear Security Roundup: The Cost of Compromise, detailing the threats from the first half of…
Transformative power of literacy in today’s digitalized society
By Dr Hanif Hassan Al Qassim Geneva, Sept (IPS) – The vision of a literate world has guided the United Nations in its efforts to eliminate illiteracy worldwide. According to UNESCO, the world literacy rate now stands at 91% up…
BD Internet users have more bandwidth as 2nd cable opens
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the country’s second submarine cable line paving the way of getting uninterrupted broadband internet services with cheaper price and better quality. Through a video conference with local public representatives and government officials from her…
World’s 1st B-School Academia DataStore.
Dongrila.com came into existence in July 2017 with the aim of adding value to the lives of 12 million management students in South East Asia pursuing MBA, BBA, PhD through any of the possible channels — full-time, part-time, distance and…
Google mistake disrupts Japan’s web traffic
Google has admitted that wide-spread connectivity issues in Japan were the result of a mistake by the tech giant. Web traffic intended for Japanese internet service providers was being sent to Google instead. Online banking, railway payment systems as well…
Mobile app to helps sustainable waste management
AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Aug 27 – A Bangladeshi youth has come up with an innovative idea to ensure sustainable waste management the lack of which remains a major health and environmental concern in urban areas of the…
‘Facebook, twitter, social media in BD under surveillance’
Dhaka, August 22 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday said the intelligence agencies are closely monitoring facebook, twitter, cyber games, WhatsApp and other social media to control all sorts of cyber based militant activities.
Apple under pressure to dazzle as market slows
As Apple and Samsung gear up to launch new flagship smartphones, the market leaders are seeking a wow factor that can help them fend off challenges from rising Chinese-based manufacturers. Apple is under particular pressure to dazzle as the culture-changing…