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Robi-10 Minute School launches digital content
Dhaka, 20 Jun 20 (UNB)- Robi- 10 Minute School, an online school of the country, has recently launched a rich library of digital content on English language in collaboration with the British Council.
Gene causing severe bowel diseases in newborns identified
Jerusalem, June 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Israeli and US researchers have identified the gene responsible for congenital diarrhoeal disorders (CDDs), which could lead to the development of a cure for these diseases, as published Wednesday by the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS).
FB launches world’s most detailed population density map for BD
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) - Facebook is working closely with key non-profit and research partners to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to address large-scale social, health and infrastructure challenges in Asia and accelerate achievement of the sustainable development goals.
Old spy images reveal Himalayan glaciers are melting fast
Washington, June 20 (AP/UNB) — Cold War era spy satellite images are showing scientists that glaciers on the Himalayas are now melting about twice as fast as they used to.
Gambling: Four ads banned from Looney Tunes app
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) - Gambling ads that appeared on an app "appealing to under 18s" have been banned by the advertising watchdog, reports BBC.
Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
San Francisco, June20 (AP/UNB) — Facebook is getting a taste of the regulatory pushback it will face as it creates a new digital currency with corporate partners.
Google doodle celebrates poet Sufia Kamal’s birth anniversary
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) - Search engine giant Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage celebrating the life of Bangladeshi poet and political activist Sufia Kamal on her 108th birth anniversary.
Lift extra 15% customs duty on smartphones: BMBA
Dhaka, Jun 19 (UNB)— The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Business Association (BMBA) has demanded withdrawal of additional 15 percent customs duty on smartphones proposed in the new budget.
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei coming on facebook live on Monday
Dhaka, June 16(UNB)-Ren Zhengfei, Founder and CEO of Huawei- a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider, will come on Facebook Live to discuss the contemporary crisis of Huawei on Monday.
Robi launches women- focused digital lifestyle service
Dhaka, June 15 (UNB)- Robi has launched a women focused digital lifestyle service, Ichchedana. Combining safety and security features, Ichchedana provides complete lifestyle solution for the women. Any Robi prepaid customer can register for this service by just dialing the USSD code: *123*80# for free of cost.