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4G mobile services not available outside Dhaka: BTRC
Dhaka, Apr 3 (UNB) – Country’s mobile phone operators are yet to ensure 4G services outside the capital, according to a report of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Google to require benefits, minimum wage for contractors
San Francisco, Apr 3 (AP/UNB) — Google said Tuesday it will require staffing companies it works with to pay workers at least $15 an hour and give them health benefits.
Robi, Bongo to bring video streaming service
Dhaka, April 2 (UNB)- Robi Axiata Limited and Stellar Digital Limited, popularly known as: Bongo, have recently signed an agreement to offer on-demand video content streaming service to Robi and Airtel subscribers.
Sairu Hill Resort offers discounts for Robi users
Dhaka, 31 Mar 31 (UNB)- Robi highly valued customers will enjoy 10 percent special discounts from Sairu Hill Resort in Bandarban of Chattogram under its ‘Dhonnobad’ program.
Huawei releases annual report of 2018
Dhaka, Mar 31 (UNB)- Huawei, world's leading ICT solutions provider, has recently released its annual report of 2018 stating strong business growth.
Telecom Reporters’ Network of Bangladesh gets new committee
Dhaka, Mar 31 (UNB)- Muzib Masud of Daily Jugantor and Md Mazharul Anwar Khan Shipu of BSS will lead Telecom Reporters’ Network of Bangladesh (TRNB) as president and general secretary respectively for the 2019-20 term.
Google doodle celebrates sculptor Novera Ahmed’s 80th birth anniv
Dhaka, Mar 29 (UNB) - Search engine giant Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage, marking the 80th birth anniversary of renowned Bangladeshi sculptor Novera Ahmed.
US charges Facebook with high-tech housing discrimination
New York, Mar 29 (AP/UNB) — The federal government charged Facebook with high-tech housing discrimination Thursday for allegedly allowing landlords and real estate brokers to systematically exclude groups such as non-Christians, immigrants and minorities from seeing ads for houses and apartments.
Facebook extends ban on hate speech to 'white nationalists'
San Francisco, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.
Apple belatedly jumps into the streaming TV business
Cupertino, Mar 26 (AP/UNB) — Jumping belatedly into a business dominated by Netflix and Amazon, Apple announced its own TV and movie streaming service Monday, enlisting such superstars as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Steven Spielberg to try to overcome its rivals' head start.