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Imam gets Tk 10 lakh after buying Walton fridge
Dhaka, Jul 8 (UNB)- Mohammad Zakir, an Imam of a Chandpur mosque won Tk 10 lakh after registering his purchase of Walton refrigerator under the ongoing nationwide Digital Campaign Season-4 of the local brand.
BA faces $229 million fine over breach of customers' data
London, Jul 8 (AP/UNB) — The U.K. data regulator is fining British Airways 183 million pounds ($229 million) over a breach that compromised information on half a million customers.
Microsoft warns Windows 10 users of RASMAN bug that affects VPN services
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - Microsoft has warned its Windows 10 users of a new issue with Remote Access Connection Manager (RASMAN) affecting Windows 10 May 2019 version 1903 update on Build 18362.207 (KB4501375). Notably, the bug only affects Windows 10 version 1903 and not any other older versions, reports The Indian Express.
No scope of arbitration with GP, Robi over dues: BTRC chairman
Dhaka, July 7 (UNB) - Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Md Jahurul Haque on Sunday said there is no scope of arbitration with Grameenphone and Robi as per the existing law over realising dues from them.
Calorie counting apps 'can exacerbate eating disorders'
Dhaka, Jul 6 (UNB) - Calorie counting app creators have been criticised for allowing the platforms to be misused by people with eating disorders, reports the BBC.
UK investigates Amazon deal with food delivery firm
London, Jul 5 (AP/UNB) — The U.K. competition watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into Amazon's purchase of a big stake in food delivery service Deliveroo, a move that suggests authorities are taking a harder line on the expansion of Big Tech.
Electric Jaguars to be made in UK despite Brexit uncertainty
London, Jul 5 (AP/UNB) — Jaguar Land Rover says it will manufacture a range of electric cars in the U.K., a boost to an industry braced for turmoil ahead of Britain's departure from the European Union.
Scientists make breakthrough that enables rockets to orbit longer
Beijing, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in cryogenic rocket engine technology that can extend the orbital period of rockets from a few hours to 30 days, providing support for China's future deep space exploration.
Study finds huge potential to grow trees, capture carbon emissions
Washington, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Swiss scientists found that planting trees is the world's most effective solution to climate change, with a potential to capture two thirds of human-caused carbon emissions.
Scientists invent fast method for "directed evolution" of useful new molecules
Washington, July 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Scientists in the United States created a powerful technique to "cultivate" new functional proteins in mammalian cells, and those proteins can be developed into potential treatment for various diseases including cancer.