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September 9, 2020 1:13 PM

Bangladesh launches campaign against fake information, rumours

The Bangladesh government has launched a campaign named 'Asol Chini' or 'real-sugar' to fight fake information and rumour spreading on social media. Launching the campaign on Tuesday, the State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmad Palak said that it is very difficult to find out the tru...

September 9, 2020 10:02 AM

UAE extends amnesty period waiving fines of residents with expired visas

The UAE has extended an amnesty period waiving the fines of residents whose visas expired before March 1. Authorities said those who are in the country on lapsed visas have time until November 17 to leave without having to pay a penalty.  Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, director g...

September 9, 2020 7:37 AM

US: Violent crime spiked this year in Chicago

An eight-year-old girl shot in the back was among 10 people killed in gunfire over the weekend in Chicago, police said Yesterday, marking the latest deadly holiday weekend in the America's third-largest city. More than 50 people were shot from Friday until just before Tuesday midnight during a ...

September 8, 2020 4:25 PM

Facebook must abide by Bangladesh rules and regulations: Telecom Minister

The Government of Bangladesh has asked Facebook to abide by the rules and regulations of the country in matters relating to both revenue and content. In a virtual meeting with Facebook officials at its regional Headquarters in Singapore on Monday, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar...

September 8, 2020 1:58 PM

International Literacy Day being celebrated across globe

Today is International Literacy Day. This Day is celebrated on the 8th of September every year to remind everyone of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. This year, the focus is on -  "Literacy, teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyo...

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