DHAKA: Robi, one of the leading telecom service providers in the country, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a2i (access to information). The MoU agreement paves the way for providing Robi’s digital services products such as utility bill pay, m-ticket,

Samsung Electronics has confirmed it is considering dividing the company into two separate firms. The company has been under pressure from some investors to break itself into a holding unit and an operating company to boost shareholder value, reports the BBC. The South Korean

DHAKA: Posts and telecommunications state minister Tarana Halim categorically said that the instant messaging and VoIP apps Imo, Viber and Whatsapp are not being barred. But the government will continue drives against illegal use of VoIP, she added. The state minister made the

DHAKA: Robi Axiata Ltd. (Robi) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30. It has continued investing aggressively to fast-track its 3.5G network expansion and improving 2.5G network quality for better customer experience both in voice and data services.

A new weather satellite that could help pilots avoid turbulence has launched into space. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said it would beam clearer images of cloud “waves”, which contribute to turbulence, back to earth more quickly. It is also set

DHAKA: International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) has recently signed a corporate agreement with Robi Axiata Limited, the second largest mobile phone operator. The agreement paves the way for the teachers and students of the University to enjoy Robi’s corporate solutions

DHAKA: Grameenphone recently donated some of their used network equipments (Router and Switch) to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of Dhaka University (DU). The equipment will be used in DU’s laboratory for academic purposes, said a press release.

DHAKA:  The next summit of World Information Technology and Services Alliances (WITSA) will be held in Bangladesh in 2021. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed on Saturday (November 19) at Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) building where ICT state Minister

DHAKA: ‘Bangabandhu Satellite’ project of Bangladesh has won ‘Recognition of Excellence’ award from International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Bangladesh state Minister for post and telecommunications Tarana Halim received the award from ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao in

DHAKA: A recyclable, folding cycling helmet made of paper has won this year’s international James Dyson Award. The EcoHelmet is designed for people who use bike-sharing schemes and might not always have a helmet with them. Designer Isis Shiffer is delighted with the win but admits

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s state minister of posts, telecommunications and ICT Tarana Halim, MP and Telenor Group’s head of regulatory and public affairs Hakon Bruaset Kjol recently discussed government’s digital ambition and mobile operators’ role in implementing it. They hold a

DHAKA: Responding to growing concerns over the spread of misinformation online in the weeks and months before Election Day, Facebook and Google have announced plans to restrict sites that publish fake news from using online advertising. Quoting a Wall Street Journal report,

DHAKA: Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) honored Information and Communication Technology (ICT) division of Bangladesh government with ‘Digital Government Award-2016’ on Tuesday (November 15). ASOCIO president Bunrak Saraggananda handed over the award to ICT

DHAKA: Samsung is increasing its focus on the connected car after the Korean firm announced plans to buy auto and audio product maker Harman in an all cash deal worth $8 billion. You may best associate the name with audio equipment, but Harman is big on cars, too. The acquisition is

DHAKA: An unusual bug on Facebook briefly labelled many people, including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as dead. The error on Friday caused the social network to show a memorial banner on user profiles for people who were still alive. Users posted status updates to reassure friends

DHAKA: Facing criticism that fake news on Facebook aided the rise of Donald Trump, founder Mark Zuckerberg has strongly defended his network. Speaking on stage at Techonomy, a technology conference in California, Mr Zuckerberg said Facebook should not be held responsible. “The

DHAKA: People on Twitter want another first lady to become the first female president of the United States. After Donald Trump won the 2016 election, people sounded off on the social media platform about whom they’d like to see in the Oval Office in 2020: Michelle Obama. The surge

DHAKA: The first ever Smart City Hackathon will began on Friday (November 11) at GP House, the corporate head office of Grameenphone in city. Preneur Lab and White Board, an initiative of Grameenphone, arranged the event aiming to find digital solutions for many problems of Dhaka.

DHAKA: New Zealand’s immigration website has said it saw a surge in traffic, as the results of the US election came in. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said its website received 56,300 visits in a 24 hour period, an increase of almost 2,500%. The site has a daily average of 2,300

DHAKA: A two-day workshop on “Innovation Project Design” has ended on Thursday (November 10). The two-day long workshop was held at BCS Administration Academy from 8-10 November, said a press release. Cabinet division and Access to Information (A2I) jointly organized the