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

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Nagad now a billion dollar venture: ICT State Minister Palak

The ICT State Minister mentioned this during the official inauguration of the ‘Meghna Pay’ banking service at The Westin Dhaka recently.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

45th ICPC World Finals to be held in Dhaka for the first time

This is the first time that Bangladesh is hosting the World Finals.

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Journalists can give feedback on draft of data protection act by 10 days: Palak

Journalists will get 10 days to submit their opinions about the draft of the proposed Data Protection Act 2022, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for ICT, said today.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

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.

October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019

Bangladesh to export digital device by 2021: Palak

Bangladesh will start exporting digital devices within next two years, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), says.

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

‘7.5% VAT should be withdrawn from e-commerce’

State Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak has requested National Board of Revenue (NBR) to withdraw 7.5 per cent VAT from e-commerce businesses.

January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019

State minister's FB photo causes stir

State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak faced widespread criticism on social media yesterday for taking a pillion ride on a motorbike without a helmet.

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.

May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015

Internet.org launched in Bangladesh

Free internet access to selected websites is introduced in Bangladesh by Internet.org, a non-profit group that allows free online browsing through mobile gadgets.

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