ICT
Govt to build tech park in Dhaka
The ICT Division is building a technology park in the capital’s Karwan Bazar for Tk 160 crore as it looks to install business incubation centres at universities and collaborate with industry and academia with the infrastructure.
a2i and Bangladesh team wins 3 gold and 2 silver at ITEX, Malaysia
The team from Bangladesh has won 3 gold and 2 silver awards at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2023 competition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
INFOCOM 2023 explores the future of technology and business
Under the theme "Leading With Purpose", this year's conference is being held in association with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) and The Daily Star.
Govt. to spend Tk 250 crore to train 25 thousand women on freelancing
The ICT department is working on developing ICT skills for women in 43 districts under a project titled 'Her Power', to create employment for young women through freelancing. The Tk 250 crore project will provide 3 months of hands-on training and 3-months of incubation, the State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak recently spoke in a parliamentary session.
UNDP and ICT Division to launch cybersecurity awareness campaign
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh recently reached an agreement to launch a cybersecurity campaign for the youth and children in selected Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Bangladesh's digital land tax system receives global recognition
The Ministry of Land’s digital land development tax system has been selected as one of the champion projects of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022 contest.
Bangladeshi startups received $750mn foreign investments in a decade: Palak
Bangladesh has received foreign investments of over $750 million in the startup sector in a decade, said State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today.
Facebook might be blocked again for saving the state: Jabbar
Social media site Facebook might be blocked again and if needed internet could be also shut down to save the state and citizens of the country, ICT and Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar says.
ICT wants mental report on ex-BNP MP
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) directs the civil surgeon of Dhaka to submit a report on the mental condition of a former BNP lawmaker accused of crimes against humanity in 1971.
Draft of Digital Security Act finalised, section 57 being removed from ICT act: Inu
The government decides to revoke the section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu says.
ICT export fetches $800m in 2017
Bangladesh earned nearly $800 million this year exporting locally made software, and providing ICT-related services like outsourced and freelance work, said State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak.
SC lawyer sued under section 57
A Supreme Court lawyer has been sued under Section 57 of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act over his Facebook posts.
New policy for virtual education soon: Palak
Proposal for a new policy will be placed before the government soon that will bring the education system under a digital framework, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak says.
Mustafa Jabbar’s panel wins BASIS election
Mustafa Jabbar-led Digital Brigade Panel wins the much hyped election of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS).
War trial: Death warrant for Quasem reaches Dhaka jail
The death warrant for war criminal Mir Quasem Ali reaches Dhaka Central Jail around half an hour after the international crimes tribunal issued the warrant.
Turkish envoy leaves Dhaka amid reports of withdrawal
Turkish envoy to Bangladesh leaves Dhaka amid media reports that he has been withdrawn in response to the execution of top war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami.
Security beefed up at Dhaka jail
Security in and around the Dhaka Central Jail, where death row war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami has been kept, was strengthened this afternoon.
'Plot to kill Joy': Mahmudur on fresh remand
Daily Amar Desh acting Editor Mahmudur Rahman has been remanded for the second time in a case filed over alleged plot to kill prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
No compromise on freedom of expression
Media experts, journalists and human rights activists have called upon the government not to put restrictions on newsmen and social media users in the name of laws for ensuring freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
