UK defends new online safety law after X criticism
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X, saying it was 鈥榙emonstrably false鈥� that it 鈥榗ompromises free speech鈥�...
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Govt moves for online case recording
The government has initiated a move to introduce online case filing, aiming at modernising policing and reducing public harassment in filing cases with police stations...
EU accuses Temu over sale of 鈥榠llegal鈥� products
The European Union accused Chinese-founded online shopping giant Temu on Monday of breaking the bloc鈥檚 digital rules by not 鈥榩roperly鈥� assessing the risks of illegal products...
Over 17 lakh tax returns filed online in FY25
A total of 17,12,492 taxpayers filed their income tax returns online in the financial year 2024-25, which ended on Monday, while more than 2 lakh taxpayers completed registration for e-return filing...
Online memorial for children dead in Hiroshima, Nagasaki
A Nobel Prize-winning anti-nuclear group launched an online memorial Tuesday for the 38,000 children who died in the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ahead of the 80th anniversary next month...
Ensuring women鈥檚 safety online
IN AN era increasingly shaped by technology, Bangladesh鈥檚 digital sphere has evolved beyond a means of communication into a critical arena where identity, livelihood and expression converge. Yet, for many women and girls, this space has become perilous. Online platforms, intended to connect, are now frequently weaponised for harassment, exploitation and abuse...
Online submission of document for export, import made mandatory
The National Board of Revenue has made mandatory the online submission of certificates, licenses, and permits issued by 19 agencies under the NBR Single Window System for customs clearance of import and export consignments...
Taxpayers can submit returns online from July: NBR
National Board of Revenue chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday said that country鈥檚 taxpayers could now submit their individual income tax returns online from July...
Police yet to record online GD filed over attack
Kawkhali police are yet to record an online general diary, filed by the victim on Saturday over Thursday鈥檚 attack on activists at Kawkhali in Rangamati on their way back from a rally demanding justice for Kalpana Chakma...
Online mango trading sees rapid growth
The online mango business has emerged as a blessing for many in Rajshahi, particularly among youth and students, who are utilizing modern information and communication technologies to earn a sustainable income during the ongoing mango season...
Google turns queries into conversations
Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results...
Online cattle markets gain popularity
With only three days in hand, the online cattle markets in Khulna are gaining momentum ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest festival of the Muslims...
CID starts operation against online gambling
The Criminal Investigation Department of Bangladesh Police has launched a nationwide operation against online gambling and betting in accordance with the newly issued Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.
Bikroy unveils MotorGuide
Bikroy, the country鈥檚 trusted online marketplace, announces the launch of MotorGuide Bangladesh, a new automotive portal built to serve the growing needs of vehicle buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts nationwide...
Registration for getting educational stipends thru Nagad begins
The online registration for receiving scholarships and stipends from the Prime Minister鈥檚 Education Assistance Trust through Nagad began on Tuesday, said a press release...
In early need of oversight on illicit trade in birds online
ILLICIT trade in wildlife, mostly native and exotic birds, especially online, worryingly continues to thrive as the authorities have almost no oversight on the matter. A dearth of human resources and technical and other logistic supports needed to stop the illegal trade in rare and endangered bird species is glaring. The Wildlife Crime Control Unit, which has only six people...
Illegal bird trade thrives online
An illicit trade in native and exotic birds in the country is thriving online in absence of monitoring as the department of forest officials cite a dearth of human resources and technological and other logistical support necessary to effectively do the task.聽聽
UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
New rules came into force Wednesday requiring European visitors to the UK to buy an online entry permit as the government revised longstanding regulations to boost border security...
Regulating Facebook commerce
AS EID approaches, Bangladesh鈥檚 annual online shopping surge is once again in motion, with Facebook emerging as the dominant marketplace. The social media platform, while convenient and accessible, has become a breeding ground for fraud and unethical business practices in the absence of adequate regulation. Consumers are left vulnerable, while...
鈥楽habdhane Online-A鈥� promotes online safety for youth
The 鈥楽habdhane Online-A鈥� campaign, a joint initiative of JAAGO Foundation and TikTok, has reached significant milestones in Bangladesh in promoting online safety and digital hygiene awareness among the youth...
Cyberbullying, misinformation decried
In an effort to create a safer digital en