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Why Bangladeshis may soon pay higher for their next mobile phone

For millions of Bangladeshis, the smartphone has evolved far beyond a communication device. It has become a digital wallet, a classroom, an office, a marketplace and, for many freelancers and entrepreneurs, an indispensable tool for earning a living. From mobile financial services and online education to e-commerce and public services,...

Bangladesh rewrites its cyber rulebook with a focus on security, not speech

For much of the past decade, Bangladesh's cyber laws have been synonymous with controversy. The Digital Security Act of 2018 and earlier provisions under the Information and Communication Technology Act drew sustained criticism from journalists, rights advocates and civil society groups, who argued that broadly worded offences and sweeping executive...

BSCL clears Tk 291.5m tax dues, posts first-ever profit

Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) has cleared Tk 291.5 million in outstanding income tax liabilities accumulated during its first four fiscal years of operation, marking a significant step towards strengthening its financial governance.The payment, completed in June, covers fiscal years 2018-19 to 2021-22. BSCL said the current management reviewed its...

Amber IT launches bd and Bangla domain registration service

Internet service provider Amber IT has begun offering .bd and .Bangla domain registration and management services after becoming an authorised reseller of BTCL.The company said customers can also register domains including .com.bd, .net.bd, .info.bd and .org.bd, alongside DNS hosting, web hosting and email services.Amber IT said the new service is...

OPPO launches campus ambassador programme for students

OPPO has launched its Campus Ambassador Programme in Bangladesh to help university students develop leadership, creativity and professional skills.The initiative seeks to bring together talented students from universities across the country, enabling them to represent the global smartphone brand while gaining practical industry experience.Selected ambassadors will receive a monthly allowance,...

Kaspersky warns of fake World Cup websites targeting fans

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has detected 336 fake websites impersonating official World Cup platforms since the tournament began on June 11, warning football fans to remain vigilant online.The company said scammers are using fraudulent streaming services, betting sites and phishing emails to steal money and personal information.One common scam promises free...

foodpanda, Agora launch World Cup rewards campaign

foodpanda and Agora have launched a month-long World Cup campaign offering customers the chance to win a Dhaka-Cox's Bazar holiday package and other prizes through grocery purchases.The highest spender, with purchases of at least Tk 10,000, will receive a couple's holiday package featuring return air travel and a three-day stay...