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Teletalk's short-notice 'public hearing' draws fewer participants

State-owned mobile operator Teletalk convened what it termed as a "public hearing" just a day before the beginning of Durga Puja holidays, which appeared to be more restricted and low-profile than a genuine consultation.The one-hour session, held virtually on 30 September from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, drew fewer than...

'Gold fever' grips Bangladesh as prices soar

Gold has become an unprecedentedly valuable asset in Bangladesh as its price is skyrocketing by a staggering 40 per cent over the first nine months of the year, affecting everything from the country's investment portfolios to the local jewellery market, reports UNB.Mostly used as jewelry, the high price has dipped...

Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year

Malaysia has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract 47 million international visitors, including 300 thousand (three lakh) from Bangladesh, next year under its flagship Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, aiming to boost regional tourism and strengthen global connectivity, reports BSS.Malaysian Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar...

Islami Bank publishes assessment test results

The results of the special competency assessment test for officials of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC were published on Tuesday, says a press statement.The test was held on September 27. Eighty-eight percent of the candidates passed this examination, which was administered by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of the University...

WORKSHOP ON E-TRAFFIC PROSECUTION AND FINE COLLECTION

A daylong training workshop on 'E-Traffic Management and Fine Collection' was held in Rajshahi recently, facilitated by Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. The initiative aimed to simplify the process of paying traffic case fines under the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP). Traffic inspectors and sergeants from both the RMP and district police...

Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood

LOS ANGELES, Oct 1 (Reuters): The recent debut of an AI-generated "actress" dubbed Tilly Norwood, and its producer's boasts of interest from studio executives, sparked a backlash on Tuesday from the SAG-AFTRA actors union, condemning the replacement of human performers with "synthetics."The Hollywood buzz around Tilly Norwood, introduced on Saturday...

South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in September

SEOUL, Oct 1 (AFP): South Korea recorded its highest ever semiconductor exports in September, official data showed Wednesday, despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucial sector.Seoul logged more than $16.6 billion in exports of semiconductors last month, up by more than a fifth from September...