Tech
Banglalink likely to provide Starlink service in Bangladesh
Elon Musk's Starlink may soon be available in Bangladesh as Dubai-based telecommunications company Veon Ltd is in talks with the company to expand its partnership for satellite-powered cellular services to new markets, with Banglalink to provide the service in the country.
A customer-friendly policy will be prepared by next March: BTRC Chairman
BTRC Chairman Major General (Retd) Md. Emdad-ul-Bari said that a customer-friendly policy will be prepared by next March. He made these remarks at a press conference on telecom sector reforms at the BTRC auditorium in Agargaon in the capital on Tuesday (January 21) afternoon.
Meta ends fact-checking program, introduces 'Community Notes' system
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has revealed a significant policy shift regarding content moderation on its platforms. The company is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and replacing it with a new initiative called 'Community Notes.' This approach is similar to the one adopted by X (formerly Twitter) after its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022, when he dissolved the platform's fact-checking team.
Siri Privacy Violation Lawsuit: Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million in Compensation
A large number of users were preparing to file a class-action lawsuit against Apple over allegations of privacy violations. However, to avoid legal complexities, Apple has agreed to settle the matter by paying $95 million in compensation.
Implementation of SMP guidelines stressed to attarct investment in telecom sector
Industry experts have stressed the urgent need for the effective implementation of Significant Market Power (SMP) guidelines to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Telecommunication sector.
WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook down globally
Meta Platforms's social media platforms Instagram, Threads and Facebook, and messaging app WhatsApp were down for thousands of users across the world on Wednesday.
Jupiter’s opposition to occur on Saturday
Skywatchers are set to get a visual treat on December 7, 2024, as they will bear witness to a spectacular phenomenon known as Jupiter’s opposition.
Excel Telecom to set up second Samsung smartphone factory in Bangladesh
Globally reputed Korean company Samsung is going to set up its second smartphone factory in Bangladesh.
Xiaomi Note Series sees price drops up to Tk 3,000
Xiaomi, the global technology giant, is ushering in the upcoming winter with an electrifying price drop down offer for its Bangladeshi Xiaomi fans.
‘Govt working to reduce internet price’
The government is working to reduce the price of mobile internet. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Emdad Ul Bari revealed the information while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on the importance of telecommunication networks to face future challenges, organised by Telecom Technology Reporters Network of Bangladesh (TRNB) on Monday (November 4).