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ICX removal could harm economy and digital security, experts warn

Removing the Interconnection Exchange (ICX) from Bangladesh's telecom architecture could seriously undermine national interests, reduce government revenues, increase unemployment, and compromise digital security, industry experts and stakeholders have warned.These concerns were raised at a workshop titled 'Draft Telecom Reform Policy 2025: Relevance of ICX', hosted by the Telecom and Technology...

Consumer-led transformation in tobacco harm reduction

Technology is reshaping many aspects of society. This includes how people choose to consume tobacco and nicotine. Thanks to innovation, adult smokers, who would otherwise continue to smoke, can continue to use nicotine without the burning of tobacco, significantly reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals.The aspiration to find better alternatives...

Convay chosen over Zoom, Google Meet for G20 SIDSSA 2025

In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh's tech industry, homegrown platform Convay has been selected as the official virtual collaboration tool for the G20's Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA) 2025 in South Africa, surpassing global competitors like Zoom and Google Meet.The two-day summit, attended by ministers and policymakers from 27 nations,...

Banknotes with new designs to hit market on June 1

Bangladesh Bank is set to release newly designed banknotes of Tk 1,000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 denominations into the market from June 1, reports UNB.In a press release issued on Thursday, the central bank said it has begun printing a new series of banknotes themed on the historical and...

Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Mana Bay Water Park

Shimanto Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mana Bay Water Park at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka. As part of this agreement, all Debit and Credit card holders, along with employees of Shimanto Bank, will be entitled to enjoy exclusive facilities on services offered by...

Shahjalal Islami Bank holds 395th Board Meeting

The 395th meeting of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at the Corporate Head Office of the bank in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the bank A K Azad. The Board approved a number of investment proposals. Vice-Chairman of...