Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024

Tech

Samsung, Grameenphone offer on Galaxy J, A series

DHAKA: Samsung and Grameenphone Ltd. have recently launched a campaign with a range of Galaxy J and A series devices with an objective to provide customers an unmatched smartphone experience. Exclusively for customers using Grameenphone, the campaign is offering attractive Internet

PDB, Robi pilot project on prepaid meter service in Comilla

DHAKA: Leading mobile phone operator Robi has recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Power development Board (BPDB) and AplombTech BD (BPDB’s technical partner) to run a pilot project in Comilla. BPDB’s Sr. System Analyst Ratan Kumar Paul; Robi’s Vice President (Digital

Robi customers’ better experience with Ericsson 3G

DHAKA: Robi, the second largest operator in Bangladesh, has noted significant improvements in both voice and data user experience following the implementation of Ericsson’s 3G Flow of Users in its network. Without adding equipment, Robi’s country-wide is now able to carry 5 percent

Robi organizes compliance workshop in Satkhira

DHAKA: Robi has organized an awareness building workshop on telecom regulation regarding biometric SIM registration and other telecom compliance related issues for the distributors, retailers of Satkhira. Robi employees from the region also took part in the session recently at Satkhira

Robi, a2i sign MoU

DHAKA: Robi, one of the leading telecom service providers in the country, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a2i (access to information). The MoU agreement paves the way for providing Robi’s digital services products such as utility bill pay, m-ticket,

Robi, a2i sign MoU

DHAKA: Robi, one of the leading telecom service providers in the country, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a2i (access to information). The MoU agreement paves the way for providing Robi’s digital services products such as utility bill pay, m-ticket,

Samsung Electronics considers splitting firm in two

Samsung Electronics has confirmed it is considering dividing the company into two separate firms. The company has been under pressure from some investors to break itself into a holding unit and an operating company to boost shareholder value, reports the BBC. The South Korean

Viber-imo-Whatsapp not being barred: Tarana

DHAKA: Posts and telecommunications state minister Tarana Halim categorically said that the instant messaging and VoIP apps Imo, Viber and Whatsapp are not being barred. But the government will continue drives against illegal use of VoIP, she added. The state minister made the

Robi invests Tk 2.9bn to expand 2.5G, 3.5G net

DHAKA: Robi Axiata Ltd. (Robi) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30. It has continued investing aggressively to fast-track its 3.5G network expansion and improving 2.5G network quality for better customer experience both in voice and data services.

New Satellite to help airplanes avoid turbulence

A new weather satellite that could help pilots avoid turbulence has launched into space. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said it would beam clearer images of cloud “waves”, which contribute to turbulence, back to earth more quickly. It is also set

IIUC subscribes Robi’s corporate solution

DHAKA: International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) has recently signed a corporate agreement with Robi Axiata Limited, the second largest mobile phone operator. The agreement paves the way for the teachers and students of the University to enjoy Robi’s corporate solutions

GP donates used tech tools to DU

DHAKA: Grameenphone recently donated some of their used network equipments (Router and Switch) to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of Dhaka University (DU). The equipment will be used in DU’s laboratory for academic purposes, said a press release.

Bangladesh to host WITSA-2021

DHAKA:  The next summit of World Information Technology and Services Alliances (WITSA) will be held in Bangladesh in 2021. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed on Saturday (November 19) at Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) building where ICT state Minister

Bangabandhu Satellite Project wins ITU award

DHAKA: ‘Bangabandhu Satellite’ project of Bangladesh has won ‘Recognition of Excellence’ award from International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Bangladesh state Minister for post and telecommunications Tarana Halim received the award from ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao in

Paper bike helmet wins Dyson award

DHAKA: A recyclable, folding cycling helmet made of paper has won this year’s international James Dyson Award. The EcoHelmet is designed for people who use bike-sharing schemes and might not always have a helmet with them. Designer Isis Shiffer is delighted with the win but admits

Tarana, Hakon Bruaset Kjol meets in Bangkok

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s state minister of posts, telecommunications and ICT Tarana Halim, MP and Telenor Group’s head of regulatory and public affairs Hakon Bruaset Kjol recently discussed government’s digital ambition and mobile operators’ role in implementing it. They hold a

Google, Facebook take action against fake news sites

DHAKA: Responding to growing concerns over the spread of misinformation online in the weeks and months before Election Day, Facebook and Google have announced plans to restrict sites that publish fake news from using online advertising. Quoting a Wall Street Journal report,

ICT division receives ‘Digital Government Award’

DHAKA: Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) honored Information and Communication Technology (ICT) division of Bangladesh government with ‘Digital Government Award-2016’ on Tuesday (November 15). ASOCIO president Bunrak Saraggananda handed over the award to ICT

Samsung to buy Harman for $8-bln

DHAKA: Samsung is increasing its focus on the connected car after the Korean firm announced plans to buy auto and audio product maker Harman in an all cash deal worth $8 billion. You may best associate the name with audio equipment, but Harman is big on cars, too. The acquisition is

Facebook bug ‘kills’ users in ‘terrible error’

DHAKA: An unusual bug on Facebook briefly labelled many people, including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as dead. The error on Friday caused the social network to show a memorial banner on user profiles for people who were still alive. Users posted status updates to reassure friends