ICT

Mass Uprising: ICT set to start trial proceedings tomorrow

The International Crimes Tribunal will initiate trial proceedings tomorrow in connection with the crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising, ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said yesterday.

Little to show for Tk 65,000cr spent on ICT

The telecommunications and ICT sectors failed to make expected progress despite making a massive investment of Tk 65,000 crore between 2010 and August 2024, according to a recent statement from the telecom ministry.

Beyond 'digital' and 'smart': Defining Bangladesh's ICT brand

Countries that prioritise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have each chosen distinct positions for themselves.

From smart to dumb Bangladesh: the need for accountability in ICT

One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector

Govt to build tech park in Dhaka

The ICT Division is building a technology park in the capital’s Karwan Bazar for Tk 160 crore as it looks to install business incubation centres at universities and collaborate with industry and academia with the infrastructure.

a2i and Bangladesh team wins 3 gold and 2 silver at ITEX, Malaysia

The team from Bangladesh has won 3 gold and 2 silver awards at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2023 competition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

INFOCOM 2023 explores the future of technology and business

Under the theme "Leading With Purpose", this year's conference is being held in association with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) and The Daily Star.

Govt. to spend Tk 250 crore to train 25 thousand women on freelancing

The ICT department is working on developing ICT skills for women in 43 districts under a project titled 'Her Power', to create employment for young women through freelancing. The Tk 250 crore project will provide 3 months of hands-on training and 3-months of incubation, the State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak recently spoke in a parliamentary session.

April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022

Bangladesh's digital land tax system receives global recognition

The Ministry of Land’s digital land development tax system has been selected as one of the champion projects of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022 contest.

March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022

Bangladeshi startups received $750mn foreign investments in a decade: Palak

Bangladesh has received foreign investments of over $750 million in the startup sector in a decade, said State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today.

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018

Facebook might be blocked again for saving the state: Jabbar

Social media site Facebook might be blocked again and if needed internet could be also shut down to save the state and citizens of the country, ICT and Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar says.

February 26, 2018
February 26, 2018

ICT wants mental report on ex-BNP MP

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) directs the civil surgeon of Dhaka to submit a report on the mental condition of a former BNP lawmaker accused of crimes against humanity in 1971.

January 29, 2018
January 29, 2018

Cases filed under Section 57 to continue: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque says although the Cabinet approves in principle the draft of the Digital Security Bill, 2018 repealing section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, the proceedings of the filed cases under Section 57 will continue.

November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017

Draft of Digital Security Act finalised, section 57 being removed from ICT act: Inu

The government decides to revoke the section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu says.

November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017

ICT export fetches $800m in 2017

Bangladesh earned nearly $800 million this year exporting locally made software, and providing ICT-related services like outsourced and freelance work, said State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak.

July 23, 2017
July 23, 2017

SC lawyer sued under section 57

A Supreme Court lawyer has been sued under Section 57 of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act over his Facebook posts.

June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017

New policy for virtual education soon: Palak

Proposal for a new policy will be placed before the government soon that will bring the education system under a digital framework, State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak says.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Mustafa Jabbar’s panel wins BASIS election

Mustafa Jabbar-led Digital Brigade Panel wins the much hyped election of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS).