UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk on Friday called on Bangladesh to suspend immediately its application of the Digital Security Act. “I am concerned that the Digital Security Act is being used across Bangladesh to arrest, harass and intimidate journalists and human rights defenders, and to muzzle critical voices online. “I call
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Grameenphone brings entertainment internet bundle play packs for Chorki, Hoichoi, Bioscope Prime
Grameenphone recently introduced internet bundle play packs for its customers on streaming platforms - Chorki, Hoichoi and Bioscope Prime. The packs come in three packages - Chorki, Hoichoi and Bioscope subscription with 12GB (6GB Entertainment Internet + 6GB Internet) at Tk158 for seven days, subscription with 1.5GB (512MB Entertainment Internet +
DBH declares 17pc dividend for 2022
DBH Finance PLC (DBH), the only AAA-rated financial institution for the last seventeen years, declared 17% dividends for its shareholders for 2022. The board of directors of the company recommended 15% cash and 2% stock dividends for its shareholders for the year ended on 31 December 2022, subject to the approval
BAT Bangladesh holds 50th AGM
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BAT Bangladesh) held its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a digital platform on 29th March 2023, a press release said Thursday. Chairman of BAT Bangladesh, Golam Mainuddin, presided over the meeting . Five major decisions were approved by shareholders unanimously at this AGM
IPDC’s special auto loan campaign with Audi
BRAC Bank SME adopts digital processes
BRAC Bank's SME business is taking steps towards reducing paper usage and promoting environmental sustainability by adopting various digital processes, a press release said Thursday. Instead of traditional paper-based methods, the bank now digitally conducts Performance Management of 2,800 field-based Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Relationship Officers (ROs). Additionally, the
Huawei, bKash Strengthen ties to support SDGs
Huawei and bKash have agreed to deepen partnership in Bangladesh, to further drive financial inclusion and enable more people to participate in and benefit from digital economy in the country, a press release said Thursday. To take the journey forward, Pan Junfeng, president, Huawei South Asia region and CEO, Huawei
AKASH inks deal with GP
AKASH Digital TV has joined forces to provide GPStar customers with an unparalleled TV viewing experience, a press release said Thursday. Himendra Yadav, head of customer experience from AKASH Digital TV’s, and Farha Naz Zaman, head of marketing from Grameenphone’s, recently signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations
BNP’s mindset is still chained in subjugation: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Thursday said the mentality of those, who question about the country’s independence even after 52 years, is still confined in the shackles of subjugation. “BNP never believes in the country’s independence. In fact, the mentality of those, who raise questions about the country’s independence even
Govt using DSA to gag media: BNP
Voicing deep concern over suing one after another against journalists, including Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, under the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has been carrying out extreme repression by using the 'black' law to gag the media. In a statement, party Secretary General Mirza