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In the last one year, global mobile internet speed has increased by 59.5 percent while in Bangladesh it has increased by 15.38 percent only, which is about one-fourth of the global average,  revealed a recently published Global Index by Ookla. According to the data presented in the index, the average download speed of mobile internet in the world in July 2020 was 34.52 megabytes per second (Mbps). In July this year, which increased to 55.07 Mbps. Read Internet Safety Tips for Children, Teens, and Adults Meanwhile, the average download speed of mobile internet in Bangladesh in July last year was 10.92 Mbps which has increased slightly to 12.6 Mbps by July, this year. However, Bangladesh is ahead in the rate of broadband internet speed is compared to how worse the average is than the global average in the mobile internet index. Read Bangladesh needs to ensure quality internet at affordable rate: experts  Compared to July last year, the speed of broadband connectivity in the world has increased by an average of 31.87 percent in July this year. In Bangladesh alone, the growth rate is 42.59 percent.                      Bangladesh’s position in the Ookla Mobile Internet Speed ​​Index has always been at the tail-end places. Like in June, Bangladesh was at number 135 in July. However, in the June report, Bangladesh was at 135 out of 137 countries, and in July, it was out of 139 countries. Read 170,000 schools to be connected with high speed internet by 2030: Palak The Ookla report provides a comparative picture of the average Internet speed in many countries around the world. After analyzing the data for one month, they publish the report in the middle of the next month. According to the latest report published in July, the average speed of mobile internet in Bangladesh was 12.6 Mbps, whereas the global average speed was 55 Mbps.  

Global smartphone brand vivo has planned to launch a new campaign in Bangladesh, giving the users a chance to win cash prizes worth Tk10 lakh. The campaign will run from September 16-27 and apply to all pre-order and first-sales week customers who will purchase vivo Y21 from any authorised outlets at the official price. Read Samsung Galaxy F22 Review: What does it Offer? Friday, vivo announced the launch of its latest Y series smartphone, vivo Y21, in Bangladesh. The phone arrives with a super slim body, encompassing a massive 5000mAh battery and 18W Fast Charge. The newly launched smartphone is ideal for users who are looking for a budget-friendly device with sufficient battery capacity, strong memory, and a trendy design, according to a media statement. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10 Review: Advantages and Disadvantages David Li, product director of vivo Bangladesh, said: "Vivo's Y series is known for catering to consumers from all walks of life. With vivo Y21, we bring to you a smartphone that not only looks appealing but is a dependable performer." Y21 has an 8.00mm super-slim body equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick and easy unlocking/access. The middle frame of the device is highlighted by the arc and the corners appear to be at a right angle, giving it a professional appearance. Read OPPO A16 available now with unmissable 16 TK offer Also, Y21 features a massive 5000mAh battery that supports 18W Fast Charge via its Type-C charging port. The phone has a massive 64GB ROM and allows up to 1TB of memory expansion for users to store large files permanently. Also, Y21 comes with a 13MP main camera on the rear for effortless photography in multiple scenarios. The rear camera set-up is equipped with a 2MP macro camera lens that draws a focus as close as 4cm. Read realme Book Slim: Elegant Laptop with robust performance for Youths The 13MP rear camera also features Bokeh scenarios for creative and stunning shots. The 8MP front camera uses the natural face beauty algorithm in the portrait mode feature to produce clear selfies. Y21 will be available for sale from Tuesday across all retail channels and on e-commerce sites at Tk14,990. Read Best Upcoming Phones in September 2021 in Bangladesh - Official and Unofficial

Virtual memory functions as extra memory, providing system support like additional RAM. Virtually memory swaps non-essential data to a temporary file in the hard disc or permanent storage. It can call the data later when necessary. Virtual memory can be super handy when a device or processor needs a memory boost. It’s also less costly than the actual RAM. However, such memories are not without disadvantages. One must be aware of the pros and cons of virtual memory to avoid unexpected consequences. Types of Virtual Memory/ RAM? The first step of knowing about virtual memories is to learn their classification. Computers handle virtual memory either through paging or segmentation. So, the type of virtual memory depends on how it’s being handled. Below is a bigger picture about them: Paging This kind of virtual memory operates by partitioning memory into parts known as paging files. When RAM is full, it moves any unused pages to the specific part of a hard drive designated for virtual memory. This procedure is executed by the computer utilizing a swap file. A swap file is a predefined area on the hard drive for expanding the virtual memory of the RAM. Moving unnecessary data to the hard drive makes some free RAM space for necessary activities and guarantees that the system never runs out of actual memory. Read Why Do Mobile Phones Explode? How to Protect Your Smartphone from Blasting? The computer utilizes page tables to convert virtual addresses into physical addresses. This is done as only a part of the instruction processing system by the Memory Management Unit of the computer. Segmenting Another technique of controlling virtual memory is called ‘segmenting’. This process splits virtual memory into segments of different lengths and transfers unused segments from the virtual memory of the computer to the hard drive. Segment tables, like page tables, keep track of whether a segment is stored in the memory or as a physical address. The difference between segmenting and paging is that segmenting parts memory into different lengths, while paging divides memory into equal-sized pieces. In paging, the computer's hardware decides section size, while in segmentation, the user may choose segment length. Read:E-Waste Crisis: Effects of Electronic Waste on Environment and Human Health Benefits of Virtual Memory/ RAM? Having a virtual memory can be of real advantage for the users, especially in critical situations. Here are some of the best advantages that come with virtual memory.  Segmented Speed Rise Virtual memory doesn't bother using the whole RAM to gain a certain level of speed. Instead, it assists a particular segment of the whole program to gain an expected speed. It uses the segment only when the segment of the program needs to execute a necessary instruction or run another program. Multi-programming Environment If users need to make a multi-programming environment, they should use a virtual memory system. Such memory provides the extra support that smoothens the multi-programming environment. Furthermore, virtual memory helps users do large programs into comparatively smaller programs. There is no specific multi-programming limit. Read Ai and Future of Content Writing: Will Artificial Intelligence replace writers? Memory Share Programmers and designers often need systems that can share data or information between memory. They will find a virtual memory system quite helpful. The process can communicate data and instructions via and between memory. Data Placement Another big perk with virtual memory is users can place their data and codes anywhere in the physical memory without a relocation. These data or codes can be read anytime from the disc. Users will find the process larger than other physical memories. Users will get more space for virtual addresses compared to physical memory. Checks External Fragmentation When unused memory is split into smaller segments and interleaved with assigned memory, this is known as external fragmentation. It is considered an issue as an algorithm for storage allocation, especially when these algorithms fail to effectively arrange memory utilized by applications. Read: Mechanical Keyboard Buying Guide with the Price Range in Bangladesh No Memory Holes Memory holes may cause unusual fragmentation. However, virtual memory overcomes this problem since it does not contact the physical memory management unit. Furthermore, each program has its individual mapping, and users can utilize the mapping to place their program data anywhere they want in the RAM. Security Each program has the ability to access any 32bit memory address. The issue arises when two programs use the same address in address space to keep their results. In that case, the output of one program may be altered by another, resulting in users not receiving the desired outcome. It is the most serious issue that virtual memory can address. Disadvantages of Virtual Memory/ RAM? It might sound a bit queer, but virtual memory has some disadvantages on its side. Before having a system that supports virtual memory, users should know about all these disadvantages. Thus, they will know how much to expect and also the limitations. - If the system is utilizing virtual memory, applications can run and execute slower. Because virtual memory executes things. Read Ai and Future of Content Writing: Will Artificial Intelligence replace writers? - Switching between apps will most likely take a longer time. - Virtual memory reduces the amount of hard disk space available for your usage. - It has a negative impact on system stability. - It enables bigger programs to operate on systems that do not have enough physical RAM to execute them on their own. - It can't provide support at the level a RAM does. Read Mobile Phone Network Booster Buyer Guide, Price Range in Bangladesh - It has a detrimental impact on a system's overall performance. - It occupies the storage space, which might otherwise be utilized for long-term data storage. Conclusion Virtual memory is an inexpensive way to extend the RAM capacity of a system. It can be an effective alternative to purchasing new RAM. However, Virtual RAM has both advantages and disadvantages for a user. That's why users should figure out why they need a virtual memory in the first place. Then they should estimate whether it will provide what he wants. Without estimating these aspects, using a virtual memory system can hamper their work. Read:Best Upcoming Phones in September 2021 in Bangladesh - Official and Unofficial

Walton has launched another new tablet (tab) PC modeled Walpad 10S. The tab has a 10.5-inch full HD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm's snapdragon Octa-core processor, built-in keypad along with many other advanced features. The attractively designed silver colored tab is now available at all sales outlets of Walton. Read 'Walton adds new dimension to technology research, innovation' With one year warranty, it comes at Tk 26,990, said media release by Walton. Liakat Ali, Deputy Managing Director of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited said, we are constantly working to deliver state-of-the-art technology products to customers at affordable prices. There is a huge demand for high quality tablet computers among the tech-lovers. That's why Walton came up with this new model tab. This device will add new dimensions to the modern life of users. Students and employees will be benefited the most. The eye-catching tab has 2560 by 1600 pixel resolution with 350 Nits display brightness on-cell touchscreen which will let users having unique experience. The built-in keypad allows the tab to be easily used on a table or any flat surface like a laptop. This tab is ideal for official work and entertainment including internet browsing, online classes, reading books, playing games, watching movies. Read: Walton launches 3 new desktop PC series With android 9 operating system, the tab supports a Qualcomm snapdragon 660 Octa-core processor at up to 2.2 and 1.6 GHz clock speed with 4 GB RAM and Adreno 512 graphics. Its internal storage is 64 GB which can be expandable up to 512 GB. This will allow users to store more documents, videos, photos, music and various types of apps, making it more enjoyable. It has an 8 megapixel autofocus camera on the back while there is a 5 megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls which will allow video recording facility with 1080p high definition video mode, making the picture or video clear and perfect. The tab with 18 watt Type-C first charging facility has a 7700 mAh Li-polymer battery, allowing to work for long hours comfortably. Read Walton brings new Karonda series laptop For 4G internet usage and calling, it has dual hybrid SIM slots. It features HD quality videos playback and FM radio with recordings as multimedia facilities. As connectivity, the tab has 2.4 and 5 GHz dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, OTG, GPS navigation, G-sensor and light sensor etc. The thickness of the tab is only 7.2mm and 175.4 mm wide when it weighs only 491 grams including the battery. As a result it can be easily carried out anywhere at any time. Read TV export to Europe: Walton registers record order

Grameenphone on Tuesday congratulated the Largest Taxpayers Unit  (LTU-Tax) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for their outstanding performance to achieve the record revenue target of Tk 24,000 crore for the fiscal year 2020-21. Meanwhile, Grameenphone has been announced as the highest taxpayer within the LTU-Tax for the year 2020 – 2021 at same event held at the capital's Skycity Hotel. Grameenphone deposited BDT3,889crore in taxes for the 2020 – 2021 window. Read GP Explorers: 2nd batch graduates from Grameenphone's in-house skill academy On behalf of Grameenphone, its CEO Yasir Azman congratulated LTU-Tax while receiving an award for GP's contribution to the national exchequer. "We would like to congratulate LTU-Tax for achieving this historical milestone and contributing further to self-sustained Digital Bangladesh in the making. This achievement is a testimony of commitment, digitalization & automation by NBR and growing good and ethical business practices by corporates and citizens as a collective force. We are humbled that our contribution has also been recognized for the consistent contribution to the national exchequer. We look forward to contributing more in the coming days to unleash the full potential of Digital Bangladesh, " said Yasir Azman. Read Grameenphone awarded for resolving highest cases through ADR Fazle Kabir, Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem, Senior Secretary of Internal Resources Division (IRD) and Chairman of NBR; Md Alamgir Hossain, Member (Tax Policy) (Grade-1); Md Golam Nabi, Member (Tax Administration and Human Resource Management) (Grade-1); Md Iqbal Hossain, Tax Commissioner, LTU. In addition, from Grameenphone, Jens Becker, CFO, and Md Mohsin, Head of Corporate Tax were present at the program.

realme has become the top selling brand in the recently-concluded Daraz 7th Anniversary Sale held from September 2-8 in 2021. During Daraz 7th Anniversary campaign, top 1 smartphone maker of Bangladesh in Q2, 2021, realme came up with various lucrative offers on some of their selected phones for the smartphone users and fans. Read:Realme sells 1.6 million smartphones at Fan Fest The users were provided an opportunity to buy selective realme smartphones from Daraz availing of anniversary offers during this campaign.  And people jumped on the shopping bandwagon and a record number of realme phones were sold at this campaign, making it the top-selling brand. Some of the realme phones, namely C21 (3/32), C21 (4/64), C20A, C25s (4/64), C25s (4/128), realme 8 Pro and narzo 30, were available for sale at reduced prices. realme fans were offered upto 7 percent off on the price of these phones. Moreover, buyers who opted for online prepayment enjoyed 10 per cent off on the prices. Read Daraz 7th anniversary sale: 15% cashback on bKash payment Shabbir Hossain, Chief Commercial Officer of Daraz Bangladesh Ltd, said, “Our sellers and associates are our dear partners with whom we share the joy of being the number one in the market.” “Brands like realme need no new introduction, and it was of nobody’s surprise that realme became the top selling brand in the Daraz 7th Anniversary Sale. Daraz opts to continue to bring more and more products from such leading brands, and deliver them to beloved customers with complete guarantee of authenticity”, he added. Read: Realme holds 'Daring Heroes Wild Poster' event To cater to the needs of the youth more, realme has recently entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy to bring more AIoT products to young consumers. Besides, realme is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to the young users. According to Canalys, realme has also become the top 1 smartphone maker in Bangladesh during Q2, 2021. Read Daraz introduces Seller Development Program for consumers

Huawei Technologies has launched "Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh," for the seventh year in Bangladesh, to inspire ICT talents. The announcement came through a virtual inauguration event Monday. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak graced the virtual inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Read Huawei supports flood-hit people of Netrokona Seeds for the Future is Huawei's flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme dedicated to top science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM students worldwide and is meant for developing local talent, enhancing knowledge transfer, and promoting a greater understanding and interest in the ICT sector.  Launched in Bangladesh in 2014, the programme has been nurturing talents for around 10 years in the global scene. Palak said: "I have been observing Huawei's Seeds for the Future program for quite some time. I must say that this kind of initiative has been contributing a lot to not only in equipping our youth with future-fit ICT skills but also in developing an ecosystem for nurturing ICT talents in the industry." Read Huawei donates digital equipment to unprivileged children of Obhizatrik School "The youths are our future. In upcoming years, we will be heavily reliant on ICT skills. Keeping that in mind, Huawei has designed this programme to equip the youths with necessary skills and leadership qualities," Huawei Bangladesh President George Lin said. "Seeds for the Future has been at the centre of attention as it has not only enabled the STEM and non-STEM students to enhance their ICT knowledge but also opened up new opportunities for them in the industry. I am hopeful that this year's programme will be, as usual, a revealing experience for all the participants," Dr Mohammad Rubaiyat Tanvir Hossain, head of the electrical and electronic engineering department of the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, said.           Read APAC: Huawei to boost startup initiatives to build robust ecosystems This year, students from different science and engineering universities will join the event; the 18 most talented students based on their academic record, knowledge and innovative thinking will be selected as the winners from Bangladesh. The winners will be moved to the next step which will be a common platform for all winners of different countries. Launched globally in 2008 in Thailand, Seeds for the Future has been implemented in around 130 countries worldwide, according to a media statement. Read Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch Through in 2021

Robi is now allowing its customers to use the application of mobile financial service provider (MFS) Upay without any internet charge. Also, Robi and Airtel customers can enjoy a 1GB internet bonus and up to Tk450 cash reward by getting registered on Upay. Read Upay, Falcon sign agreement on salary disbursement Robi and Upay, a subsidiary of United Commercial Bank, recently signed an agreement at a city hotel in this connection. Sydul H Khandaker, managing director and chief executive officer of Upay, and Shihab Ahmad, the chief commercial officer of Robi, signed the agreement, according to a media statement. Read Robi’s digital employee healthcare platform becomes role-model for Axiata Shihab said: "I am really happy to sign this agreement with Upay, which will allow the Robi and Airtel customers to enjoy digital lifestyle using the benefits of Upay. I hope our customers will use the Upay app more and more."

realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has reached a milestone of selling 100 million handsets globally within only three years. To celebrate this, realme has recently held its Fan Festival 2021 virtually to thank millions of its users around the world. During the fest, globally realme has brought in over $330 million in sales and achieved 38% YoY growth. realme has sold 1.6 million units of smartphones and 225 thousand units of AIoT devices during this festival, said a press release issued on Saturday. Apart from this, top 1 smartphone maker of Bangladesh in Q2, 2021, realme has come up with incredible offers on their phones for the smartphone aficionados to multiply the joy manifolds. Read realme Book Slim: Elegant Laptop with robust performance for Youths Country’s largest online marketplace Daraz is celebrating its 7th anniversary. To celebrate this, Daraz has kicked off its anniversary campaign and youth-favorite brand realme is also a part of this campaign from 2nd September to 8th September. Duringthis campaign, the users can buy selective realme smartphones from Daraz availing of anniversary offers. Some of the realme phones, namelyC21 (3/32), C21 (4/64), C20A, C25s (4/64), C25s (4/128), realme 8 Pro and narzo 30, will be available for sale at reduced prices. realme fans can buy these phones from Daraz availing upto 7 percent off on the price of these phones. That’s not all, there is more. Buyers who will opt for online prepayment can enjoy 10 per cent off on the prices. To buy, https://cutt.ly/DarazAnniversarySale_realme. Customers can enjoy this offer till 8 September 2021. READ: Realme holds 'Daring Heroes Wild Poster' event Realme C21 the first entry-level all-rounder phone with Rheinland quality certification that boasts long battery life and reverse charging whereas realme C20A comes with real quality, geometric art design and powerful gaming processor. Powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor and 6000mAh large battery,realme C25s is one of the first smartphones to get TUV Rheinland quality certification. On the other hand, realme 8 Pro is the first phone from number series with 108MP camera setup, the highest pixel in smartphone industry.Meanwhile, smartphone enthusiasts can also buy realme’s recently-launched gaming performance king narzo 30 that boasts of powerful MediaTek Helio G95 processor, 90Hz Full-HD display, 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage during the campaign. READ: Realme comes up with discount offers on Daraz 7th anniversary sale According to Canalys, realme has become the top 1 smartphone maker in Bangladesh during Q2, 2021. realme has recently entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy to bring more AIoT products to young consumers. Besides, realme is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to the young users.

The sustainable development of any country or organisation requires the application of talent and skills, along with labour, according to experts. The research and innovation (R&I) strength measures the capabilities of the production-oriented industry, and Walton has added new dimensions to technology research, development and innovation in Bangladesh, they said.  Read Samsung Galaxy F22 Review: What does it Offer? The experts made the remarks recently while addressing the day-long "Research and Innovation Summit 2021" held in Gazipur. The summit was arranged to highlight Walton's research and innovative activities, share knowledge and showcase advanced features of products such as smart refrigerator, smart air conditioner, smart television, washing machine, compressor, blender, mixer grinder, gas stove, and rice cooker, according to a media statement. Educationalists, technology researchers and around 1,000 expert engineers attended the summit. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10 Review: Advantages and Disadvantages Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, Mohammad Kaykobad, distinguished professor of the computer science and engineering department of the Brac University; Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL) Vice-Chairman SM Shamsul Alam, WHIL Managing Director and CEO Golam Murshed inaugurated the summit. Zafar Iqbal said, "I have dreamed all my life that there would be a full-fledged research and innovation centre in Bangladesh. The dream has been fulfilled today through Walton. There are challenges in research and innovation. However, Walton's young and talented engineers are working on that. They are the future of Bangladesh." Read Best Upcoming Phones in September 2021 in Bangladesh - Official and Unofficial Mohammad Kaykobad said, "Walton has created job opportunities for the country's talented engineers. The engineers and science students are now getting opportunities to use and apply their skills."