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Government decision coming after a week, but how legal is it?
Government decision coming after a week, but how legal is it?

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by Hira Talukder

Government decision coming after a week, but how legal is it?

The interim government had given political parties a week to resolve their differences over the implementation of the July Charter and the date of the referendum. The deadline given on November 3 expired on November 10. However, the political parties have not expressed any opinion on the issue of resolving their differences and reaching a consensus within the stipulated time. Most parties are still adamant on their previous position. In this situation, it is known that the Chief Adviser will take his final decision on November 13. However, legal experts have opined that taking such a unilateral decision in this regard would not be constitutional.

Data protection towards digital isolation?
Data protection towards digital isolation?

ICT

by Abu Nazam M Tanveer Hossain

Data protection towards digital isolation?

Two new Ordinances got gazetted on the 6th November creating a single, very heavy data regime together: ● the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) governs privacy, rights and security of personal data; ● the National Data Governance Ordinance (NDGO) governs how all data – personal and non-personal – must sit inside a state-managed interoperability and DPI stack (BNDIA, NRDEX, etc.). Let us try to analyse the impact of these two laws on (a) global OTTs and (b) small/local data-handling businesses.

Referendum issue 'detached', all eyes on national elections
Referendum issue 'detached', all eyes on national elections

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by Masum Hossain

Referendum issue 'detached', all eyes on national elections

Nowadays most discussed issue in the country's political arena is the referendum. However, when trying to find an answer to the question of how much the common people know or are interested in this referendum, a different picture comes to the fore.

‘We have no muscle power, hunger strike is our only language of protest’
‘We have no muscle power, hunger strike is our only language of protest’

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by Hira Talukder

‘We have no muscle power, hunger strike is our only language of protest’

With tear stains dried beneath his eyes, his voice weak and strength fading, Tarique Rahman, General Secretary of the unregistered political party Amjonotar Dal, was seen sitting under the open sky in front of the Election Commission building in Dhaka, receiving saline. In a frail voice, he murmured, “We have no muscle power. That’s why the EC unjustly denied our party registration. I will continue protesting against this injustice until my death.”

Rethinking the Draft Telecom Ordinance 2025
Rethinking the Draft Telecom Ordinance 2025

Telecom

by Abu Nazam M Tanveer Hossain

Rethinking the Draft Telecom Ordinance 2025

The draft Bangladesh Telecommunications Ordinance 2025 has been released for public comment with a bold promise: a “modern” telecom regime that recognises the realities of the digital age – from spectrum and submarine cables to OTT, AI and IoT. But when you dive in, three big questions stand out: how independent will the regulator really be, how much can the Ministry realistically supervise, and where exactly does licensing stop and surveillance begin?

Apple silicon
Apple silicon

ICT

by Mahmud Hossain

Apple silicon

that look good, feel good, and are perfect for the task. Apple has always been cautious about its 'look, feel, and work quality'. However, very few people are aware that Apple itself designs the tiny chips that power the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In fact, Apple was one of the main winners in the semiconductor world in the 'fabless revolution' that took place around the world under the leadership of TSMC.

Encroachment of roads, sidewalks causing heavy traffic
Encroachment of roads, sidewalks causing heavy traffic

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by Masum Hossain

Encroachment of roads, sidewalks causing heavy traffic

Most the roads, highways and even the sidewalk in Bogura city are experiencing heavy traffic congestion due to encroachment. One road after another is being illegally encroached and the highways have turned into parking zones. Buses and trucks are being parked in front of highway hotels, vehicle servicing centers and workshops day after day.

Unprecedented amendment to RPO heats up poll season
Unprecedented amendment to RPO heats up poll season

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by Hira Talukder

Unprecedented amendment to RPO heats up poll season

Some amendments to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) were made before the 7th national elections. But the amendments made by the interim government this time are unprecedented. Especially, the amendments to Section 21 of the RPO, which were widely made by accepting the proposals of Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP and rejecting the proposals of some other parties including BNP, are making the election season hot. Several political parties, including the BNP, are angry over the cancellation of the long-standing alliance system of elections under a single party symbol.

Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain
Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain

Telecom

by Rased Mehedi

Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain

The initiative to introduce the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system is commendable. My point is: Mobile handsets are now being manufactured in the country. Therefore, the initiative to end the market of handsets smuggled through tax evasion to encourage local production should be viewed with appreciation. But the question is how many times will BTRC take such initiative, and how many times will we appreciate it and be disappointed?

The fabless revolution
The fabless revolution

ICT

by Mahmud Hossain

The fabless revolution

There was once a saying in Silicon Valley: "Real Men Have Fabs" - that is, real semiconductor companies are those that have their own fabrication ('fab') plants or factories. But in the late 1980s, this idea changed completely with the help of a new generation. These entrepreneurs used to design chips themselves, but outsource the manufacturing work, whose main partners were companies like TSMC. This newly born business model is called the 'fabless model'.

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