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China's Chang'e-4 sends video of landing on moon

January 12 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has released a mesmerizing video from its Chang’e 4 lander showing the moment it landed on the moon’s far side on 3 January.

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Fake FB pages of Hasina, Rehana, Saima spreading false info

January 12 2019 | TW News Correspondent

E-Govt.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and daughter Saima Wazed Hossain have maintained no official Facebook pages.

There are some active pages by their names and its admin have been requested...
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Ex-ISPAB president Akhteruzzaman Manju no more

January 10 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Akhteruzzaman Manju, former president of Intent Internet Service Providers Association Bangladesh (ISPAB), breathed his last in a hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday (Jan 9) morning.

Posts, telecommunications and information technology minister Mustafa Jabbar expressed profound shock at the deat...
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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie divorce

January 10 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are to divorce after a 25-year marriage.

The pair announced the move in a joint statement on Wednesday on Twitter.

"After a long period of loving ex...
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Palak made State Minister for ICT again

January 10 2019 | TW News Correspondent

E-Govt.

Junayed Ahmed Palak took oath of office with the rest of the Cabinet members on Monday (Jan 07).

Palak has been handed with the state minister’s portfolio for the Division of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the second time in a row.

Earlier on January 03, Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to Palak, among the newly-elected members of parliament (MPs), at the Oath Ro...
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Zuckerberg plans public tech discussions

January 10 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Mark Zuckerberg is to hold a series of public discussions on the subject of technology and its future in society.

The Facebook boss plans to tackle issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs, free speech on the net and the growth of online communities.

He said he would talk to &...
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Nokia signs deal with Rangpur Riders

January 10 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Telecommunications and IT giant Nokia signed a sponsorship agreement with Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) defending champion Rangpur Riders. 

From now on, helmets of the Riders will be adorned with Nokia logo.

Rangpur Riders Chief Executive Officer Ishtiaque Sadeque and Union Group of Companies Managing Director Raquibul Kabir, on behalf of Nokia, signed the agreement.

Rangpur Riders...
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Mustafa Jabbar at BASIS after taking oath

January 09 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS) greeted Post, Telecom and ICT minister Mustafa Jabbar when he visited its office in Dhaka after taking oath at Bangabhaban Darbar Hall.

 

Forme...
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Smartphone, tab expo kicks off Thursday

January 08 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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A three-day Smartphone and Tab Expo will begin on Thursday (January 10) with the view to bring opportunities to the users in buying latest versions of smartphones and tabs.

 

The event “techshohor.com Smartphone and Tab Expo”, to be organized by Expo Make...
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Deal signed for fund transfer between BRAC Bank & bKash accounts

January 08 2019 | TW News Correspondent

E-Finance

BRAC Bank Limited and bKash Limited signed an agreement for fund transfer facility between BRAC Bank account & bKash account.

 

Under thi...
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Mustafa Jabbar gets Posts, Telecom and ICT ministry again

January 07 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Mustafa Jabbar, former ICT minister, will continue as a technocrat minister in the new cabinet, who will be sworn in on Monday.

 

Jabbar, who earlier served as a Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ICT), will continue in this position in the new cabinet as well.

 

He is the first technocrat ministe...
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Jobike launches in Dhaka

January 06 2019 | TW News Correspondent

Product Updates

Bicycle sharing service, JoBike, started its operation in Dhaka on Saturday just one year after its introduction in the tourist city of Cox’s Bazar last January.

The country’s first two-wheeler on demand will now be available in Mirpur DOHS (Defense Officers Housing Society) on a...
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KonaCard to serve post office

January 03 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Payment solution developer Kona is set to provide payment solution for Bangladesh Post Office (BPO).

Representatives of KonaCard and Third Wave Technologies Limited (TWTL) signed the ag...
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China Moon mission lands Chang'e-4 spacecraft on far side

January 03 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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China says it has successfully landed a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon, the first ever such attempt and landing.

At 10:26 Beijing time (02:26 GMT), the unmanned Chang'e-4 probe touched down...
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Apple blames China as it cuts forecast

January 03 2019 | TW News Correspondent

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Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming economic weakness in China.

In a surprise disclosure, the iPhone maker said it anticipated revenue of about $84bn (£67bn) for the three months to 29 December.

In November it forecast sales of at least $89bn - a prediction that had already disappointed investors.

Apple's share price sank more than 7% in after hours tr...
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