Tech
Test run of MNP service from Oct 1: Minister
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) – The test run of much-awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service will be launched on October 1, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar said on Wednesday.
Grameenphone, Telenor, UNICEF roll out safe internet programme
DHAKA, Sep 26 (UNB) - Grameenphone, Telenor Group and UNICEF formally kicked off the safe internet outreach programme in schools nationwide on Wednesday to create awareness and understanding of a safer internet environment for the youth, as a part of the agreement signed earlier this year in June.
NASA's Mars Opportunity rover seen, but still not heard
Cape Canaveral, Sep 26 (AP/UNB) — NASA's Mars rover, Opportunity, has been seen, but still not heard.
Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
San Francisco, Sept 25(AP/UNB) — The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company without explanation.
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.
Motorola launches new handsets in Bangladesh after a decade
Dhaka, Sep 24 (UNB) - Handset maker Motorola has launched its latest Moto E4 Plus, Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus mobile sets in Bangladesh market in partnership with Robi.
Symphony opens handset manufacturing unit
Dhaka, Sep 23 (UNB) - Symphony on Sunday inaugurated its newly-established manufacturing plant, ‘Edison Industries Limited’ at Zirabo, Ashulia.
Japanese supply ship heads to space station after delays
Tokyo, Sep 23 (AP/UNB)— An unmanned Japanese space capsule is headed to the International Space Station filled with cargo including food, experiments and new batteries.
Internet users in Bangladesh hit 9.05 crore: BTRC
Dhaka, Sept 20 (UNB) - The number of the country's total internet users is now 9.05 crore, according to statistics published on Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)'s website on Thursday.