DHAKA: US software giant Microsoft plans to buy back $40bn worth of its shares. The firm did not say how long the repurchase scheme would last. Its previous buyback, also worth $40bn, was announced in September 2013 and is due to be completed by the end of the year. Share buybacks

DHAKA: The social network said in a tweet on Monday (September 20) that photos, videos, polls and GIFs no longer count toward your character total in tweets. The company first announced the character expansion in May, noting the changes would take place in the coming months. While

DHAKA: Robi has recently introduced the best data bundle offer in the country that allows customers to enjoy lowest call rate (25 paisa/min) to any Robi number for the purchase of 150 MB data pack. All the prepaid customers of Robi will be eligible to avail this offer, said a press

DHAKA: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and also her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy received the prestigious ‘ICT for Development Award’ at Millennium Hotel in New York on September 19 (local time). He was conferred with the

DHAKA: Tech giant Microsoft is set to close the London office of its Skype subsidiary with the potential loss of 220 jobs. The company said it was consolidating its London offices and moving workers to a new site in Paddington. “Microsoft reviewed some London-based roles and made

DHAKA: Digital World 2016, a three-day mega ICT event of Bangladesh, is scheduled to begin at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital of Bangladesh from October 19. Forty ministries will showcase their activities in the event. Finance minister and also

DHAKA: Robi has recently introduced a single WAP gaming portal named Robi Game Hub providing gamers access to the biggest library of games. Robi users can subscribe to their desired gaming service from this portal, said a press release on Sunday (September 18). The umbrella portal

DHAKA: Grameenphone, in association with Opera, has launched GP GameBox, a platform hosting unlimited premium games and applications for Android and feature phone users. When using GameBox, customers will be able to download and play full versions of premium games and apps without

DHAKA: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and also her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy will receive ‘ICT for Development Award’ on September 19. He was conferred with the award for his outstanding contribution in enhancing ICT

DHAKA: US safety regulators have issued an officials order to recall 1 million units of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones over fire issue due to faulty battery. According to the tech giant Samsung, about 2.5 million phones have been affected around the globe including 1 million in the US

DHAKA: Gmail is down across the world for millions, with people in the US and UK hit the hardest so far. The disconnection became a disruption for work flow and Gchat conversations on Wednesday morning (September 14), reports cnet.com. The search engine giant confirmed its extensive

DHAKA: Samsung is urging consumers worldwide to stop using Galaxy Note7 smartphones immediately and exchange them as soon as possible, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged even after the company’s global recall. The call from the South Korean company, the world’s

DHAKA: Banglalink, one of the leading digital communication service providers of Bangladesh has brought exciting Data bonus with WE smartphones. The smartphones WE A1, WE L2 and WE V2 were launched on Thursday (September 8) at Banglalink Headquarters Tiger’s Den in Gulshan, said a

DHAKA: Robi and LG have introduced a unique mobile device bundle offer that allows customers to purchase the LG smartphones subscribers with Hire Purchase Scheme (HPS). Customers will have the option to choose from a wide range of prices to suit their need, said a press release.

DHAKA: The iPhone 7 will not have a traditional headphone socket. Apple said its lightning connector could be used instead, which would make room for other components. It will also promote the use of wireless earphones, and has released a set of its own called Airpods. The firm said

DHAKA: Grameenphone (GP) has partnered with Viber to launch Viber messaging and sticker sets in Bangladesh. The partnership will enable GP customers to use Viber messaging at a very convenient price. Also, customers will be able to use GP sticker sets from Viber sticker market at free

DHAKA: Wednesday (September 7) is a big day in the tech world. Apple is holding its annual launch event where the new iPhone 7 is expected to be revealed. The much-heralded device comes just as rival Samsung has recalled its flagship Note 7 over battery issues, reports the BBC. The

DHAKA: WebAble, a young and promising digital agency, has won their first Gold award in Commward 2016 in “New Technology in Promotional Campaign” category. They won this award for an online campaign they created for Ruchi, for Eid-Al-Adha 2015, “Ruchi - Save the Cow”. For

DHAKA: Grameenphone (GP) arranged a ‘Digital Day’ on its premises on Monday (September 5) to prepare its employees and partner for the journey towards a digital future. Through this event Grameenphone introduced many local university teams and startups working with advanced

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated a Bangladeshi messaging app, Alapon, on Monday (September 5) with the view to add 14 lakhs government employees to ease building Digital Bangladesh. The premier inaugurated the app at the begging of regular cabinet meeting in the morning.