Govt extends tenure of quota reform body
The tenure of the committee to review, reform or cancel the existing quota system for recruitment in government jobs has been extended by 90 working days. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Thursday. The government formed the committee on July 02. - BSS
Fake mobile set detection facility from Sept
The telecom regulator is going to introduce the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) database service in September for thwarting import of fake mobile phone handsets as well as phone-based crimes. Once the service is introduced, anyone will be able to ensure immediately whether a handset is legally or illegally imported by sending an SMS to a short-code number. In addition, the system will also help the law-enforcers to combat crimes being perpetrated using mobile handsets, said officials. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Acting Chairman M Jahurul Haque said their department concerned is working to offer the service from mid-September. — BSS
Microsoft shares at all-time high
The share price of Microsoft Corp rose about 5.0 per cent to an all-time high on Friday, after investors cheered another blockbuster quarter. It was backed by growth in its legacy software business and Azure cloud computing services. Shares of one of the technology world's oldest and best-known names rose nearly 4.0 per cent to US$ 108.20 in early trade, adding more than $30 billion to a market capitalisation that was already $802 billion at Thursday's close. At least six brokerages raised their price targets on the company's stock after the results. — Reuters
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