The July Shaheed Smriti Foundation has launched a hotline to gather information about the victims of the student uprising and has also created a website to keep the public informed about its activities. The hotline number, 16000, is available daily from 10am to 6pm, although it will be closed on public holidays, said Muhammad Jasim Uddin, PRO at Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Additionally, the website www.jssfbd.com serves as a resource for the public to learn more about the foundation's initiatives and will help preserve the memory of the mass uprising. Founded on September 10, the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation is led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government, as President, with Shaheed Mir Mugdho's twin brother, Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, serving as Secretary. The foundation aims to support the families of the victims of the anti-discrimination student movement and provide treatment and rehabilitation for the injured.

With the slogan of ‘Technology products for everyone’, Walton has announced 'New Year Cashback Offer' on its computer products and accessories. As per this offer, customers will get up to 100 percent guaranteed cashback on the purchase of laptop, desktop computer and accessories from any Walton Plaza across the country. On the occasion of New Year, Walton announced this offer for the buyers of wide ranges of computer products and accessories. Read more: Walton opens special showroom in Narayanganj Besides, Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd.'s website has been launched. Now, customers will get all necessary information and services on the newly launched website and they can also buy products from this website. The 'New Year Cashback Offer' and the website were inaugurated at the launching ceremony held at Walton Corporate Office in the capital on Monday (January 2, 2023). At the event, officials informed that the goal of Walton Computer is to deliver the latest technology products to everyone in Bangladesh at affordable prices. Thus, Walton Computer is manufacturing and marketing 44 kinds of technology products of 17 categories under 32 brand names. They are providing various customer benefits, including cash discount, EMI and installment facilities, exchange offers and so many on Walton computer products and accessories. Customers can adjust the received cashback while making cash payment and the offer is also available on the product's purchased with 6-month installment facility at zero interest. From the newly launched (https://waltondigitech.com) website, customers will get all kinds of information and services about laptops, computers, mobile phones, IT products and accessories and place online purchase orders staying at home. Read more: Walton brings new CiNEd gaming monitors The website has a special option named 'Make My PC' by which customers can purchase customized PC as per their requirement. From the 'Suggest My PC' option, customers will get necessary support in choosing laptop, desktop computer or all-in-one PC in according with their needs. At the event, catalog of Walton IT products was also unveiled. The authorities also awarded the employees for their tireless efforts and significant contribution to the company's sales and growth. Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC.'s Vice-Chairman SM Shamsul Alam attended the launching program as chief guest while the company's Director SM Mahbubul Alam was special guest which was presided by Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd.'s Chairman SM Rezaul Alam. Among others, Walton Plaza Trades' Chief Executive officer Mohammad Rayhan, Walton Hi-Tech Industries Deputy Managing Director Nazrul Islam Sarker, Walton Digi-Tech Industries Deputy Managing Director Engineer Liakat Ali, Walton Computer's Chief Business Officer Touhidur Rahman Raad, Walton's Senior Executive Director SM Zahid Hasan, Executive Directors Azizul Hakim, Zeenat Hakim, Mohammad Shahjada Salim, Mofizur Rahman Jakir and Didarul Alam Khan were also present.

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), central body for prevention of money laundering and terror funding, has launched its standalone website to strengthen anti-money laundering activities. The BFIU Chief Md. Masud Biswas officially launched the website (https://www.bfiu.org.bd) at Jahangir Alam Conference Hall 3rd floor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) building on Monday. Earlier, the web content of BFIU was displayed as a separate page on the website of Bangladesh Bank. In Bangladesh, the prevention of Money Laundering Act was enacted in 2002 to curb money laundering. At the same time, to make these activities fruitful, money laundering prevention department was established by Bangladesh Bank in July 2002. Also read: BFIU summons bank accounts update of 30 e-commerce companies The department was described later in 2012 as a separate entity called Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit. In the web portal brief descriptions, work of BFIU, Circulars and Guidance Notes issued from time to time have been included. BFIU statement said through the portal, people of all walks of life will be able to lodge complaints with the BFIU, keeping their identities secret, if necessary. In addition, the steps taken by BFIU to raise public awareness about money laundering and terrorist financing will be displayed in the website, which will help raise awareness among common people. Also read: IFC inks deal with BFIU to develop eKYC infrastructure for fast-tracking financial Inclusion Besides, web links with introductions from various international organizations such as APG, FATF, Egmont Group, Security Council and donor agencies are included, which will help keep stakeholders updated on other issues, including international regulations on money laundering and embezzlement. On the other hand, the Financial Intelligence Unit of different countries will be able to easily inform the concerned international organizations about the updated steps taken by BFIU to prevent money laundering.