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Facebook to mass delete old live streams
Facebook will start deleting users’ live broadcast recordings after 30 days starting on February 19th. Users who go live after that date must download the videos to save them from getting deleted before their 30-day expiration period ends. Alternatively, you could share the recordings to your profile as Reels, although that means fitting clips into that format’s 90-second time limit.
Joint initiative by BTRC and TikTok to enhance online safety
The first-ever Digital Safety Summit Bangladesh 2025 was organized by the social media platform TikTok and the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) at the Le Meridien Hotel in Dhaka on Monday. The summit aimed to create a safe and responsible online environment and was attended by online safety experts, policymakers, and content creators.
ISPAB election set for May
Ending all speculation, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) is heading for elections again, just a year after assuming office. On Thursday, the Election Commission sent the official schedule to members.
Number of international calls through legal channels decreases
The country's international call business has been declining drastically for the last 10 years.
GNI, Article 19 raise concerns over ‘Cyber and Personal Data Protection’ ordinance
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) has raised concerns about Bangladesh's draft Cyber Protection Ordinance and draft Personal Data Protection Ordinance. Similarly, Article 19 has expressed its apprehension regarding the draft Cyber Protection Ordinance and called for meaningful and effective discussions with relevant stakeholders before it is enacted into law.
Proposal to revise rates of ISD call from Bangladesh
The rates for International Outgoing (ISD) calls from Bangladesh can be revised. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry for prior approval to update these rates.
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.
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