January2019
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WhatsApp limits message-sharing to tackle the spread of false information
Jan 21, 2019WhatsApp is limiting all its members to forwarding any single message up to five times in an effort to tackle the spread of false information on the platform. The Facebook-owned business had already introduced the policy... -
Facebook to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland this year
Jan 21, 2019Facebook is to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland this year, the company’s chief operating officer has said. Sheryl Sandberg made the announcement during a speech at a conference in Dublin on Monday. The new roles... -
China vows no leeway for underperformers in war on pollution
Jan 21, 2019China will order detailed punishment measures for officials in regions that miss air quality targets this winter, refusing to accept unfavorable weather or mounting economic pressure as excuses, an environment ministry official said on Monday. China... -
‘Rambo’ producer Vajna dies aged 74
Jan 21, 2019Andrew G. Vajna, the Hungarian movie producer behind “Rambo”, “Evita” and other international hits, died in his Budapest home on Sunday following a long illness, the Hungarian National Film Fund said. Vajna produced 59 films in... -
Messi called off the bench to sink Leganes
Jan 21, 2019Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday, creating one goal and scoring another to keep the Catalans five points clear at the top... -
Tahsan, Apurba and Nisho teamed up for the first time ever in a web film ‘Ditio Koishor’
Jan 21, 2019Tahsan Khan, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Afran Nisho have teamed up for the first time ever in a web film titled ‘Ditio Koishor’. The web film has been produced by ‘Good Company’ and will be released... -
Australia’s Patterson earns late call-up for Sri Lanka tests
Jan 21, 2019Australia have called up Kurtis Patterson for their two-test series against Sri Lanka starting in Brisbane on Jan. 24 after the New South Wales batsman scored two centuries in a warm-up match against the tourists, reports... -
Samsung launches “Thanks for your Love, Time to Celebrate” in Bangladesh
Jan 21, 2019In appreciation of the customers’ contribution to Samsung Mobile being recognized as the No. 1 Mobile Brand in Bangladesh, Samsung announced a new year kick-off campaign- ‘Thanks for your Love, Time to Celebrate’ for it’s handsets.... -
Singapore urged to continue cooperation in resolving Rohingya crisis
Jan 21, 2019Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen today urged Singapore government to continue its cooperation in resolving the Rohingya crisis. The urge was made when Consul of Singapore in Bangladesh William Chik made his introductory call on... -
SINGER launches Blueair Air Purifiers in Bangladesh
Jan 21, 2019Consumer electronics & home appliance brand SINGER now introduces Blueair Advanced Air Purifiers and Cabin Air products in Bangladesh. It was formally launched at a grand ceremony in Dhaka. Blueair is one of the world’s leading...