New York, May 19 (AP/UNB)- Twitter’s new privacy policy suggests ambitions of becoming more like Facebook — more tracking of users and more targeting of ads to rake in more money.
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EU fines Facebook over misleading information
Brussels — The European Union’s competition watchdog has fined Facebook 110 million euros ($122 million) for providing misleading information over its buyout of mobile messaging service WhatsApp. AP/UNB news agency reported
Govt to form cyber security agency: Tarana
State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim today said the government would establish a cyber security agency to thwart cyber crimes in a coordinated manner in the country. “Cyber security issue is being prioritised and formulation of the ‘Cyber…
Changed climate befool Dhaka cadamba tree to flower early
Dhaka, May 18 – Changed climate conditions not only make life full of uncertainties at times, but also befool plants and trees. Mostly cloudy sky with intermittant rainall of the last fortnight has made this neolamarckia cadamba tree in Dhaka…
China, Canada eye clean technology cooperation
More than 150 delegates from Chinese and Canadian governments, companies and research institutes gathered here Tuesday at a forum to discuss cooperation between the two countries on clean technology. The Pujiang Innovation Forum 2017 – Canada Forum, under the theme…
Dhaka issues emergency advisory on global cyberattack
Dhaka – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division on Tuesday issued an emergency advisory on a rampaging ransomware virus that emerged across the globe on Friday, acording to agencies.
SpaceX launches Inmarsat communications satellite
SpaceX on Monday launched a communications satellite for Inmarsat, marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband company. The Inmarsat-5 F4 satellite, built by Boeing, blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 7:21 pm…
Bangladesh co introduces natural sugar substitute
Dhaka – In an effort to minimize regular consumption of synthetic and various types of artificial sweeteners a Bangladeshi company has come up with first natural sugar substitute in the country named ‘CHINI GO’ for the health conscious consumers.
WannaCry ransomware cyber-attack ‘may have N Korea link’
Dave Lee North America technology reporter of BBC Who was behind the huge global cyber-attack? One prominent theory right now is North Korea – but what we know is far from conclusive. You may not have heard of the Lazarus…
World braces for more cyberattacks as work week begins
Governments and computer experts girded Monday for a possible worsening of the global cyberattack that has hit more than 150 countries, as Microsoft warned against stockpiling vulnerabilities like the one at the heart of the crisis. European policing and security…
Amazon has made Seattle richer and angrier
Strolling through the bustling construction zone of Amazon’s urban campus in Seattle, you instantly recognize the charm offensive the company has aimed at its hometown. “Banistas” at two outdoor stands offer bananas to employees and passers-by — a visual cue…
Myanmar to launch cable car service at pilgrimage site
Myanmar has planned to launch a cable car service project at a famous pilgrimage and tourist site of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda in southeastern Mon state to enable easier access for visitors to the pagoda. A South Korean company, the Sky Asia…
Nations assess cyberattack damages; UK focuses on hospitals
London – Teams of technicians were working “round the clock” Saturday to restore hospital computer systems in Britain and check transport services in other nations after a global cyberattack that hit dozens of countries crippled the U.K.’s health system. In…
No data leaks caused by virus attack on Russian Interior Ministry’s computers
The virus attack on the Russian Interior Ministry’s computers caused no information leaks, the Ministry’s Spokeswoman Irina Volk informed TASS. “As of now the virus has been localized. There have been no inside information leaks from the Russian Interior Ministry’s…
Electronic voting depends on political consensus: CEC
Dhaka, May 11 – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Thursday said the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used in the next parliamentary polls if all the political parties reach a consensus in this regard. “If the political…
New tech-future festival launched in Oslo
Oslo (Norway), 11 May – Katapult Future Fest is a new tech festival focusing on exponential technologies, impact investing and future societies. Today Katapult Future Fest launched in Oslo, Norway and will run from the 11th to the 12th of…
Michael Foley new CEO of Grameenphone
Canadian national Michael Foley has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of country’s leading mobile phone operator Grameenphone. Grameenphone in a statement today made the announcement of his appointment by its board of directors which would be…
First high-speed rail in Inner Mongolia starts test run
The first high-speed railway in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region started test runs on Sunday to prepare for the beginning of regular use by the end of July. The high-speed train ran at a speed of 250 to 275…
China’s WeChat blocked in Russia
Chinese internet giant Tencent said Saturday its messaging app WeChat had been blocked in Russia, adding it was in touch with authorities to resolve the issue. WeChat, known as Weixin in China, is the world’s most popular messaging service, with…
French cybersecurity agency to probe Macron hacking attack
Paris, May 7 (AP/UNB) — France’s election campaign commission said Saturday “a significant amount of data” — and some fake information — has been leaked on social networks following a hacking attack on centrist Emmanuel Macron’s presidential campaign. It urged…
Vitrified embryo’s lambs born in BD: Target top quality breed
Mymensingh, Bangladesh May 5- The researchers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have succeed in establishing vitrified embryo’s lamb born in Bangladesh. Researchers at the university said, it is first in BD in forming a suitable technique for vitrification of ovum,…
Coop in space exploration to benefit all SA nations: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her belief that any cooperation in space exploration will definitely take the South Asian countries to the ambitious technological enhancement for the benefit of the region. “I’m sure that any cooperation in space…
India successfully launches South Asia Satellite
The 2,230-kg communication spacecraft carries 12 Ku-band transponders that can drive telecommunication, disaster management, broadcasting and direct to home TV, Internet activities, tele-education and telemedicine across the region. South Asia Communication Satellite GSAT-9 was put into space by GSLV F09…
Cooperation in space exploration to benefit all S Asian countries: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her belief that any cooperation in space exploration will definitely take the South Asian countries to the ambitious technological enhancement for the benefit of the region. UNB news agency reported
Media digitisation requires journo support
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Thursday urged the experienced journalists of the mainstream traditional media to help ensure smooth transformation into digital media where the future of journalism lies. “Many mainstream media outlets (print) have failed…
Facebook profit jumps as user base nears 2 billion
Facebook on Wednesday reported that its quarterly profit surged as its ranks of monthly users closed in on two billion, but warned of rising expenses and slowing revenue growth. The leading social network said it made a profit of $3.06…
News digital security law to remove concern about ICT law
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the concern and confusion over section 57 of the ICT Act will be removed in the proposed Digital Security Act. He came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting…
Twitter authorities verify Khaleda’s account
Dhaka – The authorities of Twitter, a social networking service, have verified BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s official account, eight months after she opened it. “The Twitter authorities verified the BNP chief’s account on Tuesday,” Khaleda’s media wing member Sayrul Kabir…
Twitter, Bloomberg team up for streaming news channel
Twitter is launching a 24-hour streaming news channel in partnership with the Bloomberg Media, in a major expansion of the social media firm’s video operations, the two firms announced Monday. The new streaming channel “will combine the vast global editorial…
Getting the robots to pay tax
by Vincenzo Visco Historically, tax systems evolve following the evolution of taxable bases (actual and potential). In other words, governments over the centuries and millennia used to “follow the money” (and still do) Thus, the levies moved from the products…