Science & Technology

BTCL free package: 50,000 clients to get new connection

Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Ltd. (BTCL) has given connection to 50,000 clients across the country in last one and half months. Post and telecommunication minister Razi Uddin Razu told that demand for BTCL land phone has been increased after announcement of free package for clients at district and upazila levels.

GP's record IPO to open 'Sept-end'

GrameenPhone's record IPO received the final regulatory nod on Thursday to raise almost Tk 500 crore from the capital market, and subscriptions may open as early as September-end, a top official said.

Process to activate e-parliament begins

The Government is contemplating a package of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to digitize the whole gamut of functioning of the Jaitya Sangsad in line with its 'Vision- 2021' programme.

130m card numbers stolen in 'largest ever ID theft'

Three men were indicted in the United States on Monday for allegedly stealing more than 130 million credit and debit card numbers in what US authorities said they believe is the largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted.

Country goes for making of CNG auto-rickshaw,

Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre has undertaken a plan to manufacture three-wheeler CNG-driven auto rickshaws at home. For the first time, the country is going to produce the motorised CNG-run auto-rickshaw using the local expertise and spare parts aimed at replacing the city’s non-motorised rickshaws, considered as one of the worst reasons for nagging gridlock in the capital.

Govt to enact new law to woo investment for hi-tech parks

The government has moved to enact a new law empowering an authority to establish six hi-tech parks across the country to boost foreign investment in the key information and communication technology sector.

Texas Judge Bans Microsoft From Selling Word, Awards $290M To XML Patent Owner

A U.S. District Court in Texas has prohibited Microsoft Inc. from selling its document program Word that contains XML technology, which belongs to a Canadian company.

Damaged Undersea Cables Disrupt Internet, Telco Services In Southeast Asia

Two undersea fiber optic cable systems have been damaged for still unknown causes disrupting Internet and voice call services in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Rise in Middle East Web Censorship

Web censorship is increasing across the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new study from the OpenNet Initiative.

Internet disrupted for 15 hrs

The internet and telecommunications across the country remained snapped for nearly 15 hours yesterday as the optical fibre line at Patiya was disconnected in the early hours. The connection was restored at 6:23pm.