The European Union’s new data protection laws came into effect on Friday, with Brussels saying the changes will protect consumers from being like “people naked in an aquarium”.
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EU’s new data protection rules come into effect
The European Union’s new data protection laws came into effect on Friday, with Brussels saying the changes will protect consumers from being like “people naked in an aquarium” The EU’s so-called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been blamed for…
Hundreds of criminal tracking devices fail during Aust’n telco blackouts
Australia’s leading telecommunications provider was at fault for blackouts across South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland this week that left up to 900 criminals untraceable. South Australia Correctional Services lost connectivity with devices worn by 750 individuals for almost two…
‘Journos discuss 8 points on ICT Bill with Parliament body’
Dhaka, May 22 – Law minister Anisul Huq Tuesday said that the government would take into cognizance the eight-points raised by journalists community and redraft the Digital Security Bill specifying the definitions of terms, necessary addition or deduction.
A letter to Zuckerberg for content moderation
By Aqsa Khunshan A group of activists from Myanmar, Syria and six other countries has sent a letter to Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, to request moderation on the content posted on the platform.
China launches relay satellite to explore Moon’s far side
China launched a relay satellite early Monday to set up a communication link between Earth and the planned Chang’e-4 lunar probe that will explore the mysterious far side of Moon.
51pc women linked to social media vulnerable to cybercrimes
Social network has become a den of crimes and around 73.71 percent victims of cybercrimes – both male and female – are aged between 18 and 30 years, according to a recent survey conducted by Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation.
China’s FAST telescope to get new receiver
China’s Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, will have with a new receiver installed to boost its efficiency in surveying the sky.
UAE blocks Blue Whale, Mariam, other online games
The UAE’s attorney general has ordered several popular online gaming sites and smartphone apps to be blocked in the country due to concerns they are damaging children’s health. The affected titles include massive multiplayer online game Roblox, doll app My…
Google worker rebellion against military project grows
An internal petition calling for Google to stay out of “the business of war” was gaining support Tuesday, with some workers reportedly quitting to protest a collaboration with the US military. About 4,000 Google employees were said to have signed…
Launching of satellite Bangabandhu-1 celebrated at BAU
Mymensingh, May 14 – The Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) chapter on Monday brought out a joyful rally on the campus celebrating the successful launching of the country’s first satellite Bangabandhu-1.
RU welcomes successful launching of Bangabandhu Satellite
Rajshahi, May 14 – Teachers and students of Rajshahi University (RU) have brought out joyous procession welcoming the launching of Bangabandhu-1 satellite which started its voyage towards the orbital slot from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, the USA.
Rights for citizens, duties for firms under new EU data rules
The EU’s new data protection rules are set to bolster European citizens’ rights while imposing new responsibilities on companies. Here is an explainer on the rights and obligations entailed under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is set take…
BNP demands disclosure of money spent on BB-1
Dhaka, May 13 – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Sunday demanded the government make public the total amount of money spent on launching Bangabandhu-1 Satellite in the space.
BB-1 to offer Broadcasting, telecom services rural areas
Dhaka, May 13 – Bangabandhu Communications Satellite-1 will provide broadcasting and telecommunication services to rural areas and introduce direct-to-home television programming across Bangladesh and neighboring countries.
Launching of Bangabandhu Satellite greeted with emotion on facebook
Soon after launching of the nation’s dream satellite in the early hours of today, emotions and aspirations of the people of all strata were reflected on social media as they described the initiative as huge strides for communication technology.
Ukraine computer involved in Tennessee elections
USA, May 12 – Investigators found evidence of a “malicious intrusion” into a Tennessee county’s elections website from a computer in Ukraine during a concerted cyberattack, which likely caused the site to crash just as it was reporting vote totals…
NASA plans to send mini-helicopter to Mars
The US space agency said Friday it plans to launch the first-ever helicopter to Mars in 2020, a miniature, unmanned drone-like chopper that could boost our understanding of the Red Planet. Known simply as “The Mars Helicopter,” the device weighs…
Local groundstations successfully get test signal from B-1
Florida, May 12 – Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak has said that following the successful deployment to geostationary orbit of the country’s first communications satellite, the Bangabandhu-1, local groundstations in Gazipur and Betbunia have successfully received initial test signals…
Look at past disasters to prepare for the future: New Report
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery: Are we prepared for the next Pompeii? Washington, May 8 — The great disasters of the past – like the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD or the hurricane that devastated Santo Domingo…
Space gardening another giant leap for mankind
MIAMI, May 11 – It’s not easy having a green thumb in space. Without gravity, seeds can float away. Water doesn’t pour, but globs up and may drown the roots. And artificial lights and fans must be rigged just right…
BD satellite Bangabandhu 1 launch expected Saturday
SpaceX, the US company handling the launch of Bangabandhu-1, country’s first geostationary communications satellite into orbit, has sought to assure Bangladeshi officials that the rocket will be launched around 4:14 pm (local time) on Friday.
Bangladesh’s first satellite launching Friday
Bangladesh is set to step into space on Friday as it will launch its first communication satellite ‘Bangabandhu-I’ into the orbit.
Human-sounding Google Assistant sparks ethics questions
The new Google digital assistant converses so naturally it may seem like a real person. The unveiling of the natural-sounding robo-assistant by the tech giant this week wowed some observers, but left others fretting over the ethics of how the…
School bus, corporate tax cut likely in next budget: Muhith
Dhaka, May 15 – There will be an announcement to introduce school bus and corporate tax will be reduced in the upcoming budget, finance minister AMA Muhith said Wednesday.
BTV to telecast live BD’s first satellite launch
Dhaka, May 9 – State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) has taken initiative to broadcast the launching of Bangabandhu-1, country’s first commercial satellite, early Friday.
Google to showcase AI advances in its conference
Mountain View, May 8 — Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference Thursday.
Bangladesh’s satellite Bangabandhu 1 lunching May 10
Dhaka, May 6 – After a number date change and delays, the launch of the much anticipated Bangabandhu satellite is going to take place on May 10, confirmed the telecom regulator in Bangladesh.
Chinese scientists develop new material for water purification
Chinese scientists have come up with a new membrane material which can efficiently separate salt from water and has other water purification functions.
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship returns to Earth
SpaceX’s unmanned Dragon cargo ship splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, the company said, a few hours after leaving the International Space Station Saturday carrying 4,000 pounds (1,800 kilograms) of gear.”Good splashdown of Dragon confirmed, completing SpaceX’s third…