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
ICT Development Index / Bangladesh scores 62, lower than most Asian peers
The global average score is 74.8
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.
Govt not bothered by HRW statement: State minister
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam says the government is not bothered by today’s statement issued by HRW over the trial of death row convict war criminals Mojaheed and SQ Chy.
Mojaheed, SQ Chy to hang for war crimes as SC upholds ICT verdict
Supreme Court maintains its previous ruling upholding death penalties for BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and Jamaat-e-Islami's Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed for crimes against humanity during the country's 1971 War of Independence.
SCF demands withdrawal of AI statement on war crimes
Sector Commanders Forum (SCF) today demanded that Amnesty International withdraw its October 27 statement regarding the trials of two condemned war criminals -- Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
French firm to build Bangabandhu satellite
Bangladesh government has approved a French company for the making and launching of the country’s first satellite Bangabandhu-1.
SQ Chy wants deposition of 5 Pakistanis
Condemned war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury files a petition praying to the Supreme Court to record statements of eight including five Pakistanis during hearing of his review plea.
Bangladesh eyes $1bn from IT outsourcing
Bangladesh seeks $1 billion export earnings from IT outsourcing as it makes its mark at Gitex Technology Week 2015.
Software Technology Park opens for IT start-ups
A Software Technology Park is inaugurated that will prioritise start-up businesses in the information technology (IT) sector of Bangladesh.
Charges accepted against 5 Noakhali ‘war criminals’
A tribunal in Dhaka accepts three charges brought against five war crimes suspects from Noakhali.
2 ‘Razakars’ held in Moulvibazar
Police arrest two war crimes accused in Moulvibazar hours after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 issued arrest warrant for five suspects.
ICT wants charges against 19 Cox’s Bazar ‘war criminals’ by Nov 23
A tribunal has ordered prosecution to submit formal charges against 19 war crime suspects from Cox’s Bazar within November 23.