DHAKA: Speakers said USD 5 billion IT export target is not a major thing, rather it is necessary to survive in the global market and to explore the new markets by building up skilled manpower.  They made the remarks on the third day of BASIS Softexpo -2017 in a seminar titled

DHAKA: Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are expecting a second baby girl, the Facebook CEO has announced. They already have a one-year-old daughter, Max, who was conceived following several miscarriages, reports the Independent. “After our difficult experience having

Wikileaks has published details of what it says are wide-ranging hacking tools used by the CIA. The alleged cyber-weapons are said to include malware that targets Windows, Android, iOS, OSX and Linux computers as well as internet routers, reports the BBC. Some of the software is

Basis president Mostofa Zabbar underscored the need for creating leadership in ICT world as the country has a big chunk of youths who have merits.  He made the remark in the concluding ceremony of the country's largest private sector ICT exposition titled BASIS SoftExpo 2017.

DHAKA: In a seminar, speakers called upon youths to know the history and tradition of the country’s liberation war before working on game development to hit the local market. On the second day of Basis Software, a seminar on Idea Workshop for Game Development was held. In the seminar

DHAKA: Speakers at a seminar said it is important to create the interest of the entrepreneurs and also their courage and mentality to take risk.   The seminar on “Boosting up the next generation for ICT entrepreneurship” was held on the third day of BASIS Software Expo at the

DHAKA: YouTube will soon offer a streaming TV service for people who don't want to pay for traditional cable. Google (GOOG) launched YouTube TV on Tuesday, which will cost $35 a month and offer access to content from broadcast networks as well as YouTube, reports CNN. YouTube

DHAKA: Conventional wired microphones convert sound into an electrical audio signal that is sent to the sound system through a cable. Corporate conference or meeting that is crowded with can become a snake pit of overlapping wires and limit the speakers freedom during speech or

“Motivation makes a big difference, and at CodersTrust we motivate first. This motivation is not only for earning money, this is also for adding social values through capacity building, leadership development and above all for the building of trusts. As you see, TRUST is in our name,

DHAKA: Access to Information (A2i) program under Prime Minister’s office (PMO) of Bangladesh has been awarded the ‘President’s Award’ for the National Portal Framework by The Open Group, India. A2i received the award under The Open Group Award For Innovation and Excellence 2017

DHAKA: Grameenphone Accelerator has started to receive applications for the 3rd batch of the program. The GP Accelerator program has been designed to help local tech startups build and grow their businesses fast and robustly. SD ASIA continues as the operating partner of the program

DHAKA: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has canceled licenses of 68 internet provider providers (ISPs) and cyber cafes. BTRC director of legal and licensing division MA Taleb Hossain issued the order on Wednesday (February 1) on the charge of failing to renew

DHAKA: Number one smartphone brand Symphony Mobile presents its new flagship device “Symphony ZVIII”.  The Symphony ZVIII unveiled on Friday (January 27) at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre in fair named smartphone expo.   This smartphone features an 8 megapixel

DHAKA: The leading youth brand of the country- airtel has set out to bring the youth community closer together over a social-circle named Yolo. Members of this exclusive circle will be able to enjoy unbeatable call rates and internet packs. Yolo aims to celebrate the unbridled

DHAKA: The ADATA Smartphone & Tab Expo 2017 is set to be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka from January 26-28 with the view to bring opportunities to the users to experience and get the latest editions of smartphone and tablet computer brands. This expo of

DHAKA: Robi, the second largest mobile phone operator of Bangladesh, has started an SMS based farming game campaign from January 16.  Inspired by the regular farming activities, the interactive game allows subscribers to engage themselves in taking up various real-life farming

DHAKA: Samsung's probe into its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco has found that the overheating and burning of the phones was caused by faults with their batteries. The firm had axed its iPhone rival in October last year after an earlier botched recall and re-release, reports the BBC. The

CHITTAGONG: The three-day divisional Digital Innovation and Districts Branding Fair 2017” has began at hockey ground near the gymnasium of M A Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday (January 21). Different government and non-government offices, including the service providers, IT

DHAKA: South Korea's special prosecutor is seeking an arrest warrant for Samsung heir apparent Lee Jae-yong, accused of bribery, embezzlement and perjury. The case is linked to a scandal that led to the impeachment of the country's President Park Geung-hye, reports the BBC.

DHAKA: ‘Tech One Global’ interested to brace itself against the waves of disruption and deliver the most innovative solutions tailored for every company. Together with Microsoft Bangladesh, Tech One Global hosted the event “Beyond a Solution: Microsoft Cloud” recently at Bengal