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Accelerance to help boost BD’s software sales in global market
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) - Accelerance, a US-based global software outsourcing authority, will help merchandise and increase the sales of Bangladeshi software services in the American, European, Australian and other English-speaking markets.
Irish regulator opens Facebook data breach investigation
London, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — Ireland's data regulator has launched an investigation of Facebook over a recent data breach that allowed hackers access to 50 million accounts. The probe could potentially cost Facebook more than $1.6 billion in fines.
Lawsuit accuses Facebook of enabling human traffickers
Houston, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — A human trafficking survivor from Texas sued Facebook this week, alleging the social media platform provides human traffickers an unrestricted way to "stalk, exploit, recruit, groom ... and extort children into the sex trade."
New Tesla chair must rein in CEO Musk at key moment
Washington, Oct 1 (AP/UNB) — It won't be an easy job.
Musk out as Tesla chair, remains CEO in $40M SEC settlement
San Francisco, Sep 30 (AP/UNB) — Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have agreed to pay a total of $40 million and make a series of concessions to settle a government lawsuit alleging Musk duped investors with misleading statements about a proposed buyout of the company.
What comes next in Facebook's major data breach
New York, Sep 29 (AP/UNB) — For users, Facebook's revelation of a data breach that gave attackers access to 50 million accounts raises an important question: What happens next?
Google CEO goes to Washington, will return to meet Trump
San Francisco, Sept 29 (AP/UNB) — Google CEO Sundar Pichai went to Washington Friday to discuss concerns about the company's business practices with members of Congress and emerged with an invitation to meet with President Donald Trump during an upcoming roundtable.
Happy Birthday Google
Dhaka, Sept 27 (UNB) - The tech giant is celebrating its 20th birthday with a new Google Doodle marking the special occasion on Thursday.
Bangladeshi Razib gets Facebook fellowship
Dhaka, Sept 25 (UNB) – Facebook authorities have selected Bangladeshi entrepreneur Razib Ahmed as fellow of its ‘Community Leadership Program’ for his group ‘Search English’ where members help each other to become more fluent in English.
Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
San Francisco, Sep 25 (AP/UNB) — The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company without explanation.