Zunaid Ahmed Palak

Palak admits shutting down internet deliberately on Hasina's order

His testimony was recorded by the International Crime Tribunal's investigation agency following a questioning session held yesterday

'Pray for me...I'm being mute.'

Palak tells reporters outside International Crimes Tribunal

ICT to quiz Palak over internet shutdown

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday allowed its investigation agency to interrogate former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak.

Joy, Palak sued for selling NID information

A case was filed yesterday against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and ICT adviser, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former state minister for ICT, and 17 others over selling citizens’ National ID (NID) information.

ICT’s YouTube, Facebook inactive as 'those were managed by Palak'

The ICT Division of Bangladesh is currently working to regain control of its official YouTube channel and Facebook page, which have been inactive since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government

Palak stopped at Dhaka airport: HSIA official

Former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak was stopped at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to flee the country.

Facebook, YouTube yet to respond: Palak

Facebook and YouTube have not yet responded to the government’s recent letters that ask global tech giants to ‘follow Bangladesh’s law', State Minister for ICT and Telecom Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today..However, TikTok has replied..“We gave given them a time to respond. TikTok has re

Social media platforms to face action if misinformation continues, warns Palak

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of Bangladesh, has recently announced that the government will take stringent measures against social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube if they fail to cooperate in curbing misinformation and rumours. 

50 lakh people involved in online gambling: Palak

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today said a drive involving all concerned will be conducted to stop online gambling

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Palak visits Meta office in Singapore

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh, recently visited the Meta office in Singapore. The visit, shared by Palak on his official Facebook page, included a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) policy between Meta and Bangladesh.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Palak unveils BTCL’s high-speed internet 'GBon'

‘GBon’, a high-speed broadband service by the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) was recently launched by Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Govt to create over 10 lakh jobs in 5 years: Palak

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said Bangladesh is getting success rapidly in ICT sector as the government is working to transform the country into a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Natore-3: Palak wins 4th term

Palak bagged 1,35,688 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate with eagle symbol got 43,019 votes

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

a2i Act: Gateway to kleptocracy and highway to oligarchy

The Agency to Innovate (a2i) bill was hurriedly passed on July 5

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

'Antarjal 2' will come: Zunaid Ahmed Palak

Director Dipankar Dipon has breathed life into intriguing characters like Lumin - the young programmer, Nishat - the cybersecurity expert, and Priyom - the robotics engineer, through the cybercrime thriller film "Antarjal". The special screening of it took place at Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City on Friday evening. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Zunaid Ahmed Palak, attended the premiere alongside the film's talented cast.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

Citizen data leaked due to technical weakness: probe report

Technical weakness of the web applications of the associated organisation has been the main reason behind the leaking of a massive amount of citizen data, according to a probe report.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Data leak from govt site: Portal didn’t have minimum security, says Palak

The incident of leaking sensitive personal information of millions of Bangladeshi citizens on the internet from the website of a government organisation was due to technical weaknesses of the site, Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak watches 'Priyotoma' with family

On Eid day, the highly anticipated film, “Priyotoma”—directed by Himel Ashraf and starring Shakib Khan—hit theatres nationwide. Yesterday, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, State Minister of the ICT Division, enjoyed the film along with his family.

June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023

‘Mujib Bhai’: A glimpse into Bangabandhu's diary

The premiere of “Mujib Bhai” took place at Shimanto Sambhar Cineplex, Dhanmondi on June 23.