Internet users may experience slow internet speed on July 25-30 due to the repair work on the submarine cable, SEA-ME-WE-4.
Category: Science
BFRI inaugurates Fish Technology Fair
Mymensingh, July 20 – The Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) inaugurated a 5-day long Fish technology fair on the occasion of National Fisheries Week-2018.
India,lynchings and WhatsApp
NEW DELHI,(BSS/AFP) – WhatsApp said Friday that it is restricting the ability of users in India to forward content, the latest attempt to curb mob violence sparked by rumours spread through the hugely popular app.
Singapore personal data hack hits 1.5m
Hackers have stolen personal data in Singapore belonging to some 1.5 million people, or more than a quarter of the population, officials say. They broke into the government health database in a “deliberate, targeted and well-planned” attack, a government statement…
EU fines Google a record $5 billion over mobile system
Brussels,(AP/UNB) — The European Union’s antitrust chief has fined Google a record $5 billion for abusing the market dominance of its Android mobile phone operating system.
Energy Airbus unveils pioneering solar powered drone
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,(BSS/AFP) – European air giant Airbus on Wednesday unveiled a solar-powered drone called Zephyr that will fly at a high altitude and fulfil the same functions as a satellite.
Android software puts Google at heart of mobile life
The Google Android operating system, the target of a long-running EU antitrust investigation, powers the vast majority of the world’s smartphones and firmly rules the mobile world. Android software acts as the brains for mobile devices, coordinating tasks from phone…
Twitter suspended 58 million accounts in May-June
New York, Jul 18 (AP/UNB)— Twitter suspended at least 58 million user accounts in the final three months of 2017, according to data obtained by The Associated Press. The figure highlights the company’s newly aggressive stance against malicious or suspicious…
Japan: the land of the rising robots
By Todd Schneider, Gee Hee Hong and Anh Van Le Washington DC, Jul 13 2018 (IPS) – While automation will eliminate very few occupations entirely in the coming decades, it is likely to have an impact on portions of almost…
Cooling a warmer world to cost Earth in climate terms
In the next three decades, cooling a warmer world will bring soaring demand for equipment to bring the mercury down and it is predicted that 19 cooling appliances will be installed every second, says a new report.
Cabinet approves draft digital commerce policy
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘National Digital Commerce Policy 2018’ aiming to ensure safe digital transactions removing mistrust of buyers and purchasers in digital commerce.
E-monitoring brings qualitative change in primary education
The newly introduced e-monitoring system helps the government bring a qualitative change in primary education by strengthening school monitoring at primary schools. “Earlier, we monitored our schools manually, but now we do it using an app, which makes our task…
Nuclear and Science Week kicks off Sunday
The festival is organised in connection with FCD of RNPP Pabna, July 14, 2018 – “Nuclear” Science Week 2018” in connection with the FCD (First Concrete Day) of the second unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant ( RNPP) from Sunday,…
DIU researchers innovate technology for preserving agro products
DIU researchers innovate technology for preserving agro products Researchers of the Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) Department in Daffodil International University (DIU), Savar, have innovated a new technology for preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables for a long time.
Partial solar eclipse on Friday
Dhaka- A partial solar eclipse will occur on Friday which will be visible from South-Eastern Australia to Northern Antarctica.
Water saving technology vital to lessen pressure on groundwater’
A substantial and sustainable promotion of water saving technologies can be the crucial means of lessening the pressure on underground water resources in the drought-prone Barind area. Reaching the modern technologies like direct seeded rice, Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD),…
Bangabandhu-I to connect maritime, river vessels
Vessels on the Bay of Bengal and rivers are going to get fastest internet for communication replacing the old system, thanks to Bangabandhu-I, Bangladesh’s first communication satellite.Both maritime and river vessels will get 24-hour real time information on weather and…
‘VAT rate lowered not for mobile internet providers’
Dhaka, July 5 –Mobile operators on Thursday said that although the government has reduced the VAT rate over internet use from 15 to 5 percent, it will not help them in reducing costs at the consumer level.
Toothpaste, handwash causing antibiotic resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and handwash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to research from the University of Queensland. The team of scientists has found that triclosan a compound used in more than 2000 personal care products induces…
MNP ready to serve cell phone users from August
The much awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service is almost ready to serve the country’s mobile phone customers from the next month (August). The assigned firm, Infozillion BD Teletech Consortium Limited (IBTCL), has connected the mobile network operators (MNOs), public…
India slams WhatsApp over deadly rumours
India has told Whats App to take “immediate action” after a spate of horrific lynchings sparked by false rumours being shared on the hugely popular smart phone messaging service.
Finland develops piglet vaccine to reduce antibiotics use
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a vaccine, diluted into drinking water, to treat diarrhoea on piglets being weaned. The vaccine reduces the global resistance problem caused by excessive antibiotic use.
Maverick entrepreneur’s space rocket fails at blast off
A rocket developed by a maverick Japanese entrepreneur and convicted fraudster exploded shortly after liftoff Saturday, in a major blow to his bid to send Japan’s first privately backed rocket into space. Interstellar Technologies, founded by popular internet service provider…
Web-based tool offers innovative solutions to rural dev
Rome, 29 June 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched the world’s first web-based tool designed to collect and share agriculture and rural development solutions implemented in developing countries.
FIFA says video reviews have been 99.3 percent correct
Moscow, June 29 (AP/UNB) — FIFA says video reviews are “close to perfection” at the first World Cup to use the system, claiming 99.3 percent of “match-changing” plays were called correctly.
The long and short of the digital revolution
Digital platforms are recasting the relationships between customers, workers, and employers as the silicon chip’s reach permeates almost everything we do—from buying groceries online to finding a partner on a dating website.
Apple, Samsung settle 7-year battle over smartphone design
San Jose,(AP/UNB) — Apple and Samsung have finally settled a seven-year battle over smartphones that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Israel launches interactive chat robot to help Palestinians in daily life
Israel launched Tuesday night a chat robot with innovative digital interface, aiming to provide a digital and immediate solution to the Palestinians.
Govt moves to strengthen e-GP Data Center
The government has taken initiatives to strengthen electronic government procurement (e-GP) Data Center to conduct its operation more efficiently. An agreement in this regard was signed between Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) of Planning Ministry and Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC)…
Gaming disorder: New disease -experts say- hard to diagnose
By Carmen Arroyo and Emily Thampoe UN, Jun 2018 (IPS) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally added “Gaming Disorder” as a disease recognized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in its 11th revision of its official collection…