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State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Thursday said the ‘UNDP-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Global Cyber Security Awareness Award’ will be introduced in the next year with a view to making the cyber world safe. He said this at a press conference in the USA on the eve of the Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert in New York, said a press release. The ICT Division is going to arrange the ‘Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert’ at Madison Square in New York on Friday (May 06) under the management of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. Also read: UNDP, ICT Division sign deal to launch cybersecurity awareness campaign The concert is being arranged on the occasion of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence to commemorate the unique initiative (Concert for Bangladesh) of Ravi Shankar and George Harrison during the 1971 Liberation War. The State Minister said now the locally produced mobile phones meet 90 percent of domestic demand and the remaining 10 percent mobile phones are exported.    He said Walton is producing laptops in Bangladesh. Now ‘Made in Bangladesh’ is a popular name all over the world, he added.  Also read: Bangladesh wants to work as knowledge partner with Tripura: Palak In the conference, it said that some 4,000 tickets for the Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert have already been sold. The earnings from the concert will be provided to UNDP fund for cyber security. Managing Director of Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority Bikarna Kumar Ghosh presided over the function moderated by Consul General of the Bangladesh Consulate General in New York Dr Mohammad Monirul Islam.

Lightshore Foundation, BITM jointly organized a virtual meeting titled 'Girls in ICT Day” focusing on accelerating Women's Involvement in the IT Sector. The mediators participated in an engaging discussion on challenges of women’s participation in the IT sector at the event moderated by Tanzila Munia, a member of the Lightshore Foundation. Among the mediators were Emrajina Islam, Md. Shahriar Hossain, Nazia Hasan, Shubhashis Roy, ABM Jabed Sultan Piyas, Talukdar Mohammad Sabbir. The Zoom discussion was attended by about 60 women and youth from across the country. Read: Speakers at webinar bat for move towards outcome-based education According to the organizers, at present, about 25 percent of female students are studying information technology at the university level. According to government estimates, only 12 percent of women work in information technology in the workplace. Another survey by Bangladesh Open Source Network found that only 1 percent of female students studying information technology are interested in taking up programming as a career in the future. Read BUILD wants greater participation of women-owned businesses in public procurement Emrajina Islam, Co-Founder of Emrajina Technologies said,” It's really a lot of hassle to do something as a girl in Bangladesh. However, if you have the desire, enthusiasm,smartness and a little bit of support from the family, it is very much possible. At my company, Emarajina Technologies, girls seem to work more honestly and harder than the  boys. Dedication for work is also seen more in girls than in boys when they are provided a comfort zone.” ABM Jabed Sultan Piyas, Head of Business of daily  Prothom Alo, said “In  Prothom Alo , women always get priority. A woman-friendly atmosphere has always existed in the media of Bangladesh. And you would be happy to know that there is a policy to follow while joining at Prothom Alo that all male colleagues need  to read a book on feminism and strictly adhere to it”. REad: Women suffer more violence from jobless men staying home: Webinar Md. Shahriar Hossain Jisan, National Consultant of  A2I ICT Division said “. The government has zero tolerance for harassment of girls on online platforms. However, support from the law can be obtained only when a written GD is filed. So we have to make these allegations with courage. And online careers are global, they have no boundaries. The range of online careers is much higher, especially for girls in this sector. Payment is also much higher, you can do this by developing your own skills.” Shubhashis Roy, Head of Business of The Daily Star said, “Journalists now have to work and survive with the knowledge of ICT whether it is a boy or a girl.  We are also moving forward along the path of digital Bangladesh. We need more girls in ICT, we have to bring equality of opportunity. It is necessary to create awareness in the society, more initiatives are needed from the government. Girls in ICT are essential to the future survival of the economy.” Nazia Hasan, Head of Design at Design & API said, “We need a big change in the field of education, it should start from the very beginning. We have to try to create curiosity in children from an early age. Girls need to be encouraged to enter the ICT sector through various competitions.” Read 3-day ‘WOW Virtual Bangladesh 2022’ begins celebrating women, girls’ inspiring stories Talukdar Mohammad Sabbir, Director & CEO – BITM said, “At the beginning of the BITM course, the participation of girls was almost negligible. Yet that is not too much, about 15-20%. Probably a factor as to why they're doing so poorly. Boys are more likely to be seen in ICT sector courses, which is not desirable at all. Overall, where more than 40% of the girls should be present, more than 20% of us have never come here as participants, which is sad.” Lightshow co-founder Sultana Razia said if women's participation in the ICT sector is not increased, women will lag behind in terms of empowerment. Lightshow will conduct training on STEMs, workshops on STEMs, hackathon on ARCTs and raising awareness on increasing ICT participation of women. Daily Ittefaq , Radio Capital were the broadcast partners in this event. The youth collaborators were DEC Engineers Club, Lal Sabuj Society and UNICEB-Barisal Divisional Wing. Read ICONE hosts programme for working women, their children

Samsung Mobile Bangladesh recently launched a special campaign, offering chances to win a trip to Dubai, a new Suzuki Gixxer SF motorbike, discounts of up to Tk10,000 and more prizes on the purchase of any smartphone of the brand. Celebrating the conclusion of the campaign ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Zohad Reza Chowdhury, musician and brand ambassador of Samsung Mobile, handed over prizes to the winners at port city Chattogram's Sanmar Ocean City. Read: Realme narzo 50, C31 available across Bangladesh In addition to the campaign, Samsung offered zero percent equated monthly instalment (EMI) facilities to the consumers.

Elon Musk has sold 4.4 million shares of Tesla stock worth roughly $4 billion, most likely to help fund his purchase of Twitter. Musk reported the sale in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The shares were sold over the past few days, at prices ranging from $872.02 to $999.13. The world’s richest man, who is the CEO of Tesla, tweeted that he doesn’t plan any further sales of the company’s shares. Also read: Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit Most of the sales took place on Tuesday, a day when Tesla shares closed down 12%, a huge single-day drop. Analysts said Tesla investors are fearful that Musk will be distracted by Twitter and less engaged in running the electric car company. Twitter agreed to be acquired by Musk on Monday for $44 billion. Also read:What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner

Bangladesh Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Thursday unveiled mobile data packs without validity as well as unlimited monthly internet plan at BTRC head office. Grameenphone users can now buy 15GB internet at Tk 1,099 and 5GB data at Tk 449. Robi users will have to pay Tk 319 for 10GB data, Banglalink customers Tk 306 for 5GB and state-owned Teletalk users Tk 449 for 5GB internet. These packs, however, come with a yearly recharge rider. Also read: Each union to get high speed broadband internet by 2023: Mustafa Jabbar Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder and representatives of the telecom service providers were present at the programme.

Drone company DJI Technology Co has temporarily suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine to prevent use of its drones in combat, in a rare case of a Chinese company pulling out of Russia because of the war. “DJI is internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions. Pending the current review, DJI will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine,” the company said in a statement released Tuesday. Many Western brands and companies have withdrawn from the Russian market due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese firms have kept operating there. Beijing has refrained from publicly criticizing Russia over the war. Read: US urges more arms for Ukraine amid fears of expanding war Both Ukraine and Russia are thought to be using DJI drones in combat, even though the company maintains that its products are intended for civilian use. Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Federov wrote an open letter last month appealing to DJI to block sales of its drones in Russia, contending that Russian troops were using “DJI products in Ukraine in order to navigate their missiles to kill civilians.” The AeroScope system installed in DJI drones allows the detection and monitoring of other drones and their operators in the vicinity via special receivers. The worry is that Russians might be using the AeroScope system to attack Ukraine drone pilots. DJI has rejected claims that it leaked data on Ukraine’s military positions to Russia, after German retailer Mediamarkt cited Russia’s use of DJI drones in the war as a reason it removed the company’s products from its shelves. Last week, DJI said in a statement that its drones are not marketed or sold for military use. It said it “unequivocally opposed attempts to attach weapons” to its products. Read: Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies “We will never accept any use of our products to cause harm, and we will continue striving to improve the world with our work,” the company said. Another Chinese business, ride hailing company Didi Global, reversed a decision to withdraw from Russia after it was blasted by members of the Chinese public for bowing to pressure from the West.

There is a very high chance that you have heard about the hacking of bank accounts. Hackers are able to steal personal information, including bank account info, from millions of people every year. Many of these hacks involve malicious software or malware. The good news is that there are ways to protect yourself from these attacks and avoid having your financial information stolen. In this post, we are going to look at some of the most common ways that hackers get your personal information. We will also discuss how to keep the hackers away from banks as well as financial accounts. Some Common ways how bank accounts get hacked Hackers have a wide range of methods they use to break into bank accounts. In most of the cases, hackers have one goal in common and that is money. Here are some of the most common ways hackers attack bank accounts: Phishing Phishing is the act of fraudulently obtaining personal information (such as login credentials, bank account information, or personal identification numbers) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing scams are common and can be executed through email, web pages, or instant messages. One of the most popular methods of phishing is through fake emails that appear to be from banks or other financial institutions. Unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly common. Read Internet Safety Tips for Children, Teens, and Adults Malware Bank account hacking through Malware is a real threat that businesses and individuals need to be aware of. Malware is a crucial tool for criminals and hackers. Criminals use malware to steal data, passwords, and other confidential information from users of computers. Hackers use malware to gain access to systems and steal data or money. Mobile Banking Trojan There are a number of mobile banking trojans that infect devices and capture user credentials, bank account numbers, and other sensitive information. These malware variants can be installed through malicious emails or links in SMS messages and can then hijack user accounts and withdraw money from their bank accounts. While these trojans are only targeting mobile banking users, anyone who uses mobile banking to manage their finances is at risk. Using Unprotected Public Internet If you use a public internet connection to access your bank account, you may be at risk of having your information stolen. Hackers may be able to steal your username and password, which could allow them to access your account and financial information. Always use a secure login method, and make sure to keep your passwords confidential. Read Dangerous Android Apps That Can Steal Your Information Using Weak Password If you are using a weak password, your bank account may be at risk. A study from DataProt found that nearly 23 million people use easily guessed passwords like "password" or "123456". This leaves their accounts vulnerable to hackers who try to guess these passwords in order to gain access to their bank accounts. If you are concerned about the security of your bank account, make sure to create a strong password and keep it updated. How to protect your bank account from getting hacked? If you are like most people, you have a bank account that you use to store your money. Unfortunately, banks are lucrative targets for hackers. If your bank is hacked, your money could be stolen. Here are some tips on how to protect your bank account from being hacked. Use a Strong Password An easy way to keep your bank account safe from being hacked is to use a strong password. By creating a password that is difficult to guess, you can help protect yourself against potential cyber-attacks. A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and include at least one number and one letter. You will need to make sure that you have included numbers, lowercase letters, and uppercase letters. You can also include special characters, such as '$,' '@,' '#,' and '%.' Read How to Check Official Phone Using BTRC IMEI Number? Change your Password Frequently You will want to make sure you change your password regularly. You should also make sure you have changed it on all of your social media accounts. You can use a password manager to make this easier. Use Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires you to enter both a password and a one-time code sent to your phone or computer. Many online banks and other sites now offer this protection, and it can help keep your bank account safe from being hacked. Two-factor authentication is also a good way to protect yourself against other types of online attacks. Always Use Secure Devices Secure your devices. Always use secure devices to save your bank account from getting hacked. Protect yourself with a password manager, 2-factor authentication, and other security features. Make sure to regularly update your software and keep your devices up-to-date with the latest security patches. Read Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19 Set Up Alerts from Bank If you bank online, it's important to set up alerts to keep yourself alert if your account is hacked. Hackers typically try to get access to your bank account in order to steal your money or use the funds for their own purposes. By setting up alerts, you'll be able to quickly detect any suspicious activity and take appropriate action. Keep Your Browser Up to Date Internet browsers are constantly being updated with new security features, but not all updates are created equal. Some browser updates protect against known attacks and vulnerabilities, while others may introduce new exploits that could put your bank account at risk. Make sure you keep your browser up to date by checking for browser updates regularly and installing only the latest versions. Keep Your Computer Safe If you are like most people, you use your computer for work, email, paying bills, and other important tasks. But what you might not know is that your computer can also be a powerful tool for criminals. Criminals use your computer to steal your personal information, bank account numbers, and more. So it's important to keep your computer safe so that it doesn't become a tool for criminals. Install antivirus software to protect your computer from malware and viruses. Keep up with regular security updates. Make sure your software is up to date so that it can detect any new threats. Read Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million Final Words So far, we have discussed some common methods how hackers can steal money from your bank. We have also shown some ways to avoid situations like bank account hacking. However, If you see anything suspicious in your bank account, you should report it straight away. It needs to make sure that you are reporting it to your bank without making any delay. Then, the bank authority is supposed to contact the police, and they will be able to investigate the incident. Hope it helps!

Global smart device brand Oppo has come up with different offers on its smartphones ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr 2022. Customers can avail of these offers till May 3 while buying Oppo smartphones from physical stores. The buyers of Oppo F21 Pro will get gifts including a T-shirt, cap signed by cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and an F21 Pro back cover. Read: Oppo F21 Pro now available across Bangladesh Launched on April 10, the phone is now available at all outlets across the country at Tk27,990. F21 Pro supports microlens up to 30x magnification for capturing images and videos, which allows users to take smartphone photography to new heights. It has unique features on the front camera, thanks to IMX709 (Sony IMX709 selfie sensor co-developed by Oppo and Sony) and red, green, blue, and white (RGBW) sensor technology. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10c Review: Can this budget phone fulfil users’ needs? With its eye-catching sunset-orange colour, F21 Pro complements the users' lifestyle by adding extravagance to any style. The phone 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 and ColorOS 12 system. Also, customers will get a T-shirt and a cap signed by Shakib on the purchase of Oppo A95. Read Samsung Galaxy A23 4G: Can it uphold the reputation of ancestors? They will get a T-shirt while buying A76, A54, A16, and A16e.

CNN’s brand-new streaming service, CNN+, is shutting down only a month after launch. In a Thursday memo, incoming CNN chief executive Chris Licht said the service would shut down at the end of April. CNN+ launched when its parent was still part of AT&T. It combined with Discovery earlier this month in a new company, Warner Bros. Discovery, under Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who had his own vision for CNN and its Warner siblings. In his memo, Licht said consumers wanted “simplicity and an all-in service” rather than “stand-alone offerings.” Discovery had previously suggested that it wanted to merge the new company’s separate streaming services, which include Discovery+ and HBO Max, into a single app. Read: What’s the impact if Europe cuts off Russian oil? Licht said some CNN+ content will wind up on other company networks, and the streaming service’s employees will get opportunities to apply for jobs elsewhere inside Warner Bros. Discovery. The head of CNN+, Andrew Morse, is leaving the company. “While today’s decision is incredibly difficult, it is the right one for the long-term success of CNN. It allows us to refocus resources on the core products that drive our singular focus: further enhancing CNN’s journalism and its reputation as a global news leader,” Licht wrote. Under AT&T, there were $100 million in development costs and some 500 employees assigned to building out CNN+. The service had attracted big names for its lineup, from former Fox anchor Chris Wallace to food-media star Alison Roman, as part of the company’s effort to appeal to younger people with a streaming news service as cable news audiences age. Read: Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter There had been skepticism that a paid news streaming service would attract interest from consumers, who already have available a slew of online TV. While Fox has a paid streaming service, Fox Nation, other major TV news organizations make their apps available free.

Global smartphone brand vivo has come up with different offers on its smartphones ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr 2022. The campaign will continue till May 3 and buyers of specific vivo smartphones – X70 Pro, V23 5G, V23e, Y33s, Y21 and Y21T – will be eligible for the offer. The first prize winners will get home appliances, including freezers, TVs, washing machines, microwave ovens, fans, induction cookers, electric irons, rice cookers, juicers, and multi-plugs. Read: Samsung Galaxy A23 launched The winners of the second prize will get another similar handset for free on the purchase of a smartphone from any of the six specific models. Third prize winners will get gifts including speakers for X70Pro, V23 5G and V23e; vivo backpacks for Y33s, vivo umbrellas for Y21T, and T-shirts for Y21. Read Eid: Samsung offers discounts on Galaxy A03, Galaxy Z flip 3 5G