Day: April 30, 2025

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Banglalink Launches Cloud Solutions for Enterprises in Partnership with Pico Public Cloud

Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, has launched bCloud, its very own cloud service brand aimed at delivering world-class cloud solutions to its valued enterprise business clientele. The launch is in partnership with Pico Public Cloud, an affiliated company of Fiber@Home, the nation’s largest transmission network provider. The launching ceremony took place on April 30, 2025, at Banglalink Tiger’s Den in Gulshan 1, Dhaka.The event was attended by Kaan Terzioğlu, CEO of VEON Group; Johan Buse, CEO of Banglalink; Taimur Rahman, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer, Banglalink; and other members of the Banglalink Leadership Team. From the partner organizations, attendees included Moynul Haque Siddiqui, Chairman of Fiber@Home; Azad Chowdhury, CEO of Pico Public Cl...

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The Necessity of the ICX System is Undeniable, Modernization is the Demand

Breaking News, Business

The Association of ICX Operators of Bangladesh (AIOB) has expressed grave concern over the ongoing debate regarding the future of the Interconnection Exchange (ICX) system in the country's telecom sector.At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity, AIOB leaders emphasized that for over 15 years, ICX has served as the central interconnection mechanism for voice traffic, building a stable telecom infrastructure through transparency, security, employment generation, and protection of domestic investment.They warned that recent proposals for “voice-level simplification” are unrealistic and could negatively impact national security, tax revenue, the future of local entrepreneurs, and the quality of service received by consumers. ...

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Obstacles to availability of vitamin-enriched safe edible oil must be removed- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, NGO News

To build a healthy, disease-free generation in the country, it is essential to ensure the availability of vitamin-fortified safe edible oil. However, the marketing of loose edible oil in drums poses a major obstacle. At the same time, fortifying edible oil with vitamin D and ensuring quality packaging are extremely important. Experts opined these at a journalists' workshop titled "Vitamin Fortified Safe Edible Oil for All: Progress, Challenges and Way Forward" that took place at BIP Conference Room of the Capital on 29 April 2025. The workshop was jointly organized by the research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. Twenty-six (26) journalists from print, television, and online media houses participated in the workshop....

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Statement from the Board of Trustees of UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Board of Trustees of United International University (UIU) expresses deep concern regarding the recent developments on campus and across social media platforms. In light of these events, and to ensure that all major decisions are based on a comprehensive understanding of the facts amidst various claims and narratives, the Board is committed to exercising due diligence.In line with UIU’s commitment to transparency and its vision of contributing to the development of education in Bangladesh, the Board has constituted an independent fact-finding committee comprising the following members: Prof. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Department of Civil Engineering, Chair; Dr. Sadid Muneer, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Member and Dr. Mohammad Tariq Hasan, Ass...

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Bangla-dubbed version of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ to Stream on Toffee

Breaking News, Entertainment

K-drama fans in Bangladesh are in for a treat as Toffee, the country's leading digital entertainment platform, is set to premiere the Bangla-dubbed version of 'Descendants of the Sun' on 1 May. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic Korean dramas of all time, 'Descendants of the Sun' holds an impressive IMDB rating of 8.2. For the first time, viewers will be able to experience this global phenomenon in Bangla, with popular local celebrities Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Irfan Sajjad, and ABM Sumon lending their voices to the characters, offering audiences a richer and more enjoyable viewing experience. Golam Kibria, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of Banglalink, said, "At Toffee, we are attuned to what our audience wants and loves. The growing K-drama fanbase in Bangladesh clearly reflects a st...