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Leading global smartphone brand vivo has announced discount for three of its phones on the occasion of Bengali New Year.  The discounted models are V23e, Y53s and Y1s, both from the brand's Y series, said a press release issued on Tuesday. Also read: Vivo Y33s 4G Review: Do features accompany premium look? From now onwards, v23e will be available on Tk 25990, where it was before at Tk 27990, the vivo Y53s will be sold at the promotional price of Tk20,990, instead of the regular price of Tk22,990 and the Y1s for Tk8,990 (regular price Tk9,990). Sales Director for vivo Bangladesh Sharon said that the Y series has always been well received by buyers because of high-quality features at affordable prices.  "The vivo Y series phones are unmatched when it comes to affordable phones with good features. Pahela Baishakh is one of the biggest festivals in Bangladesh. And people may look to get new phones on this occasion. We are offering the discount so that consumers can buy great phones for affordable prices," she said. Read:Vivo redefines smartphone charging capabilities through Fast Charge Technology vivo V23e vivo's V23e combines one of the industry's top front cameras, along with cutting-edge innovations in autofocus and various portrait modes, including AI Extreme Night Portrait and Multi-Style Portrait. The new V23e runs on Fun touch OS 12, supported by an 8 GB + 4 GB Extended RAM experience with Extended RAM 2.0, allowing 4GB of memory to be used as RAM whenever necessary, providing a lag-free experience. vivo Y53s With a Tk 2,000 discount, the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM device will be of even greater value. Fitted with a 5,000mAh battery and capable of 33W fast charging, the Y53s has a 16-megapixel front and 64-megapixel main camera on the back. The back-camera system has 2 more cameras, each 2 megapixels. Read Eid Offers 2022: Various Deals, and Discounts in Bangladesh vivo Y1s The least expensive of the three, the Y1s has 2 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. The phone has a 4030mAh battery and available in Olive Black and Aurora Blue colors.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The tempestuous billionaire remains Twitter’s largest shareholder. Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal tweeted the news, which followed a weekend of Musk tweets suggesting possible changes to Twitter, including making the site ad-free. Nearly 90% of Twitter's 2021 revenue came from ads. Also read: SpaceX’s Elon Musk: 1st orbital Starship flight maybe March “Elon's appointment to the board was to become officially effective on 4/9, but Elon shared that same morning that he would not be joining the board,” Agrawal wrote in a reposted note originally sent to Tesla employees. “I believe this is for the best.” Agrawal didn't offer an explanation for Musk's apparent decision, although he dropped one major hint. The Twitter board “believed having Elon as a fiduciary of the company, where he, like all board members, has to act in the best interests of the company and all our shareholders, was the best path forward," he wrote. At 9:30 p.m., Musk tweeted an emoji of a face with round eyes and a hand over its mouth. The symbol is often used to suggest embarrassment or coy laughter, sometimes with a connotation of “Oops!” It was not clear what Musk meant by the tweet, and he didn’t elaborate on it.

Global smart device brand Oppo unveiled the latest addition to their F series devices – F21 Pro – at a city hotel Sunday. F21 Pro features a combination of innovation and art, pairing an extravagant design with top-notch features. It will retail for Tk27,990 and pre-orders for the phone will begin on April 11. Oppo's F series has always been famous for its attractive design and advanced features, and F21 Pro is no different, Damon Yang, CEO of Oppo Bangladesh Authorised Exclusive Distributor, said. Read Symphony Z42 Review: Affordable Phone from Local Market "The device has been curated with an innovative design and top-notch quality. With different new technological innovations, this device will add value to people's lives in every way," he added. F21 Pro supports Microlens up to 30x magnification for capturing images and videos, which allows users to take smartphone photography to new heights. The phone has unique features on the front camera, thanks to IMX709 (the country's first Sony IMX709 Selfie Sensor co-developed by Oppo and Sony) and RGBW sensor technology. Read Walton Primo S8 Mini: A Budget Friendly Gaming Phone The RGBW (red, green, blue, and white) pixel design accounts for crisper images and can increase light sensitivity by a few notches. The new RGBW pixel array can capture the full spectrum of visible light and is relatively more sensitive to light intensity. The IMX709 captures 60 percent more light than standard RGGB sensors while reducing noise by up to 35 percent for brighter images in low-light conditions. Read Samsung Galaxy A23 4G: Can it uphold the reputation of ancestors? With its eye-catching sunset-orange colour, F21 Pro complements the users' lifestyle by adding extravagance to any style. The phone's smart design consisting of a spliced camera design combined with a bold flat-edge outlook makes it visually appealing. The lychee grain leather material is both waterproof and scratch-proof. The final processed fibreglass leather is thinner and more durable than other vegan leather finishes. F21 Pro is also equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6nm Octa-Core processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM with Oppo RAM Expansion technology with up to 5GB RAM expansion, 33W Supervooc charging with 4500mAh Battery, 6.4 inch 90Hz AMOLED Display. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10c Review: Can this budget phone fulfil users’ needs? Oppo F21 Pro is the first Oppo phone in Bangladesh upgraded with the ColorOS 12 system. ColorOS 12's page layouts and interactions have been redesigned to make more space. The user interface is simple and uncluttered.

Huawei Bangladesh recently organised a campus recruitment event at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT). The top few participants will get an opportunity to work with this leading global ICT infrastructure and solutions provider. This campus recruitment event was organised for the students of the computer science and engineering and electrical and electronics engineering departments of IUT. Also read: Akij sets up rooftop solar plant with Huawei's technology Around 196 students from these two departments took part in the test. The test was conducted in two phases – MCQ exam, followed by an interview – to select the candidates for final recruitment. Huawei organises similar recruitment events in other public and private universities regularly. Abu Raihan Mostofa Kamal, head of the CSE department of IUT, said: "Every student has a lot to contribute to the industry, to society. To give them an opportunity, a collaboration between universities and different organisations is very important and it will also help develop the ICT ecosystem and local resources." Read Development sector: 'Young job-seekers should learn soft, technical skills to thrive' "Huawei has been supporting this cause for a long time. The campus recruitment idea is really good for the students who aspire to build a career in the ICT sector." Md Fara Newas, senior human resource manager of Huawei Bangladesh, said: "We believe the students recruited through this camp will contribute to Huawei's ambition to bring a fully connected, intelligent Bangladesh."

It's quite difficult to take the Holy Quran with you at all times, much more so while traveling. However, there is no need to be concerned since you can now download the Holy Quran on your smartphone. Several Quran applications are available for Android, but selecting the best one might be challenging. This article provides a list of the top ten best Quran reader apps for Android 2022 that are now available on the Google Play and Apple App Store. 10 Mobile Apps to Read and Learn Holy Quran Learn Quran Tajwid The app called “Learn Quran Tajwid” was introduced for the first time by Learn Quran on 13 Jul 2013. It is 10MB in size and has a 4.6-star rating on the Google Play Store. This Quran reader app covers a wide range of subjects, from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated, making it suited for learners of all levels. You will find it helpful whether you are new to Quran recitation or already know how to recite but want to enhance your tajweed and Maharaj. Read Free English-Speaking Mobile Apps for the Non-native Speakers This android app for Quran is meant to be used in conjunction with an instructor or alone. It is produced with a strong emphasis on quality. Its objective is to provide the ummah with the most effective method for learning to recite the Quran! Learn Quran Alhuda International launched the ‘Learn Quran’ app on 02 Dec 2016. It is 2.15MB in size and has a 4.8-star rating on the Google Play Store. Through Dr Farhat Hashmi's interpretation and explanations of the Quran, the app teaches a greater knowledge of the Quran. The software may be used to explore the Quran, remember its word-for-word translation, and understand it by listening to verse-by-verse explanations. Read 10 Best Audiobook Apps for Android, iOS Quranic: Learn Quran and Arabic App This Quran tutor app was launched by BusyPeople on 04 Aug 2018. It is 26.00MB in size and has a 4.8-star rating on the Google Play Store. It is one of the most popular Islam education app for Muslims looking to improve their Quranic Arabic skills. Learn the Quran's language and meaning with interesting, interactive tales from the Muslim holy book! iQuran Lite iQuran Lite was introduced by BeeHive Innovation. It is 25.91MB in size and has a 4.7-star rating on the Google Play Store. Read Top 10 Wallet Apps to Organize Finances Initially, this program is in Arabic, but you will have the opportunity to switch to another language at your leisure. Additionally, you get this whole Holy Quran in English and as audio files so that you may quickly acquire the exact pronunciation. This is the greatest Quran audio app for Android that provides an exceptional user experience. Apart from that, you have bookmarking, navigation control, and a search option, among other things. Read Quran Offline Mohamed Hussien made the Quran reader app called ‘Read Quran Offline’. It is 35MB in size and has a 4.5-star rating on the Google Play Store. Read 10 Grocery Shopping Apps in Bangladesh: An Overview

NtechLab, a Russian high-tech camera technology company, announced its partnership with Bangladeshi software company Ribat Metatech to market its facial recognition technology. The company made its announcement through a press conference at Sonargaon Hotel in the city on Thursday which will offer facial recognition software for security services and commercial clients in Bangladesh. NtechLab is the first major Russian software developer to enter into Bangladeshi market, said Pavel Borisov, Head of Business Development and Sales in South Asia, of the Russian company while addressing the press meet. Read: 'Edtech': Bongo, Shikho team up to improve video learning experience Amatula Khanova, Press Attaché and Anton Vereshchagin, third Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh and Golam Sarwar, managing director at Ribat Metatech also spoke on the occasion. They said facial recognition technology empowers governments and security services to act with greater speed and confidence. “It employs high-precision, real-time face recognition mode in video streams. Images are compared with a database of wanted individuals”, said NtechLab executive. Read: BTRC's spectrum auction: Govt earns revenue of Tk 10,645 crore “If there is a match, the platform notifies law enforcement immediately. The entire process, from the appearance of a person in front of a camera to law enforcement receiving a signal, takes only seconds,”he added, this enables a fast response to situations as they develop. He also said the technology can also provide commercial companies, such as retail stores, exhibition halls and trade centers with richer audience analytics on visitor numbers, including segmentation based on gender and age, the average length of visit time and whether attendees are new or regular visitors. Another application is facial recognition for access control and attendance management systems, he noted. Read North Korea says it tested cameras for spy satellite

If you are like most people, you rely on your smartphone to keep in touch with friends and family, access the internet, and keep track of your schedule. But what if your phone overheats? Most smartphones get really hot when used for long periods of time. That could ruin your day – or worse. Here are some tips to stop your smartphone from overheating. Why Do Smartphones Get Overheated? Most smartphones are designed to be small, lightweight, and portable. All of these factors come with a price. Smartphones are made mostly of plastic and metal, which makes them very heat-sensitive. The average smartphone gets overheated when it is used for an extended period of time, such as watching a video or playing a game. Also, we tend to leave the phone on charge continuously, which is also responsible for overheating. Read iPhone 2022: Which country to buy the cheapest and best iPhones? What Happens to a Phone if it Frequently Gets Overheated? Overheating is a common issue with smartphones, and it can lead to a lot of problems. Your phone may heat up quickly, and the temperature continues to rise until it reaches a point where you can no longer use it. This can happen even if the phone is just sitting in your pocket. If the phone is left on its charger over a long period of time, it can overheat and possibly catch on fire. If your phone gets overheated, it can cause damage to the device. Overheating can also lead to a loss of data or even a broken screen. Further, overheating can cause the phone to shut down due to a lack of power or become unresponsive. In extreme cases, overheating can lead to a phone explosion. Read How to Keep Your Old Phone Efficient like New? How To Protect Smartphones from Getting Overheated? It is not too hard to get your phone to overheat, and it just takes a few minutes in the sun or by a heat source. But it might be hard to cool it down. Hence, you should take measurable precautions to stop it from overheating. Here is what you can do. Do not charge the phone for long time If you are charging your phone for an extended period of time, take breaks every now and then. This will prevent the battery from getting too hot and potentially exploding. You should also make sure you have an adequate distance between your charger and you (far enough that there is no risk of overheating). However, some people may suggest keeping the phone on a charger at all times. This will ensure your device doesn't overheat from the battery. But the battery should be cooled off before it is removed from the charger, so keep this in mind when you are charging your phone. Read Web 3.0: The Future of Internet

Telecom operator Grameenphone has completed 25 years and wants to become a digital telco and contribute beyond connectivity. Grameenphone is the first Asian operation of Telenor that started its journey in Bangladesh in March 1997. Read Hans Martin new Grameenphone chief corporate affairs officer As part of its silver jubilee celebration programme, the telecom operator organised a media meet at a city hotel Sunday. "We are truly humbled as a change agent to Bangladesh over the last 25 years. Our role has become imperative in the digitalisation of 51 years strong Bangladesh in the pursuit of becoming a self-sustained, digital economy," Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman said at the event. Read Internet connectivity on the go: Grameenphone brings new 4G modems, routers

Edotco Bangladesh, an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, has launched its first solar lamp CSR Project in Ramu and Kutubdia of Cox's Bazar to enhance the rural communities' livelihood by providing free electricity. The solar street lamps are installed in the vicinity of the two edotco towers to light up the streets, used mainly by the local community at night, will benefit over 2,800 people. The initiative will allow residents in the area to continue their day-to-day work and business even after sunset, resulting in the overall economic progress of the community. Read Why solar power investors are in no man's land It will also ensure a better sense of safety, particularly for children and women, as the project now allows them to use the streets at night with ease and comfort. Ricky Steyn, country managing director of edotco Bangladesh, said: "We have always emphasised improving the lives of the underprivileged community living nearby our towers. We are delighted to launch effective and sustainable solutions like the Solar Lamp Project to provide free electricity in remote areas by harnessing solar energy." The Solar Street Lamp CSR initiative is part of edotco Bangladesh's Tower2Power project. Read Govt exploring rooftop, floating solar power for scarcity of lands: Nasrul Launched in 2016, the project is one of edotco's local initiatives that has enhanced the livelihoods of over 4,000 households with free electricity.

Video streaming service provider Bongo has partnered with edtech or educational technology company Shikho to improve the video learning experience for online learners in Bangladesh. This partnership will enable learners to get a faster experience and also learn offline without the internet. Shikho, launched in November 2020, has over 350,000 learners across 64 districts where paying students spend over an hour learning daily. Read 7 Local Startups Get Tk 150m Funds from Startup Bangladesh Limited The company provides academic courses for Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and competitive university entrance exams. Recently it acquired Bohubrihi, an online educational platform for professionals. Bongo has over 3 million unique viewers with 200,000 people every day watching content all over Bangladesh. It also works with over 550 content creators locally and internationally including creators from India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Canada. Read The Emerging Logistics Tech Startups, Courier, Delivery Services in Bangladesh Using Bongo's video solution, Shikho will be able to improve its streaming experience and get very detailed video analytics information to ensure the company knows what quality content is working and also how that content is reaching the end-user. Bongo will also provide an offline learning experience in the future where students can simply go to a wifi hotspot to download the content and learn at home without any internet at their own pace.