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47th BCS application window postponed

PSC Public Relations Officer SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the decision to The Daily Star.

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3,930 examinees of 44th BCS have to face viva voce again

As many as 3,930 candidates for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service will have to face fresh viva voce since the newly constituted Bangladesh Public Service Commission has decided to cancel the previously conducted oral examinations.

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43rd BCS results: 2,064 appointed, results of 99 on hold

The results of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) final recruitment result have been published

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Age bar for govt jobs: 7-hour sit-in withdrawn after govt assurance

After a seven-hour-long sit-in in front of the chief adviser’s residence, protesters last night withdrew their programme on the government’s assurance that a committee will review their demand for raising the age limit for government job seekers.

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Don't pay heed to rumours on raising govt job age-limit, says public admin secretary

Senior Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration Ministry Dr Mokhlesur Rahman today urged the people of the country not to pay heed to rumours over raising the age limit for govt jobs to 35

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Railway exam to be cancelled if proof of question leak found: PSC chairman

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Sohorab Hossain today said the recruitment exam for the railway engineer post will be cancelled if evidence of question paper leaks is found

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Comilla University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway

Students of Comilla University, under the banner of “Bangla Blockade”, blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the afternoon today, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs

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Bangla Blockade: Students again block Shahbagh, Science Lab, other key Dhaka intersections

Students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs blocked some key intersections of the capital, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, this afternoon as part of their “Bangla Blockade” programme

6m ago

Edge Computing: Why it Matters

Edge computing is transforming the way data is being handled, processed, and delivered from millions of devices around the world. The explosive growth of internet-connected devices – the IoT – along with new applications that require real-time computing power, continues to drive edge-computing systems.

4y ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 now available for preorder in Bangladesh

The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and the screen refresh rate will adjust according to the content from 10Hz to 120Hz. The Galaxy S21 is equipped with a quad-camera with an upgraded 108MP pro sensor and is available in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver for BDT 1,39,999.

4y ago

Emirates first airlines to try out 'digital passport'

Emirates Airlines has partnered up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to try out the first-ever “digital passport”, known as the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Travel Pass will allow passengers to easily manage their travel documents or clearances digitally, aligning with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.

4y ago

New WhatsApp scam in town

WhatsApp has been making the news for the past few days thanks to its “confusing” privacy updates and subsequent backlashes. As the buzz around WhatsApp continues to grow, a year-old global WhatsApp scam seems to have recently resurfaced in Bangladesh.

4y ago

India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update

India’s technology ministry has asked Facebook Inc-owned WhatsApp to withdraw the changes to its privacy policy announced by the messenger earlier this month, saying the new terms take away choice from Indian users.

4y ago

Freelancer gets 100pc cashback buying Walton laptop

Md. Nazmul Hasan, a freelancer and also a student from Chandpur, got 100 per cent cashback after buying a Walton brand laptop. Walton is providing various facilities including instant cashback of up to 100 per cent on its wide ranges of laptops, desktop, all-in-one PC and other IT accessories.

4y ago

Following backlash, WhatsApp extends its update deadline

WhatsApp on Friday announced that it will be extending the deadline of its confusing policy implementation by three months. The widely criticised policy required that its two billion users must either accept its updated terms and conditions by February 8 or stop using the service altogether. Thew new cut off date has been set on May 15.

4y ago

Smartphone giant Xiaomi reels as US ramps up China blacklist

Shares in Xiaomi collapsed on Friday after the United States blacklisted the smartphone giant and a host of other Chinese firms as the Trump administration aims to cement its trade war legacy against Beijing. Beijing hit back at the latest sanctions, accusing the US of “abusing state power” to crack down on Chinese companies “for no reason”.

4y ago

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S21, ditches charger and earphones

The S21 series follows the new industry trend -- started by Apple -- of not including a charger brick and earphones in the box.

4y ago

How to negotiate to get your dream job

Finding a good job may sometimes turn out to be hectic if you do not use effective strategies. There are many people who often lose hope after applying for several jobs without any progress. But how do you overcome this challenge? How do you find a job that you have a passion for?

4y ago