Meeting to finalize the style of writing domain in Bangla
An online meeting was held on Saturday evening to discuss online public comments on finalizing the practice of writing domains in Bengali in a browser-integrated manner. Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar presided over the 90-minute digital meeting. Brigadier General Mahfuzul Karim Majumder, Director General of B&RC's E&O Division was the coordinator of the meeting.The discussion was attended by Mamun Aur Rashid, Bangla Language Technology Specialist, ICT Department, Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu, Secretary-General, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum and Hasib Rahman, Chief Technology Engineer, Language Technology Specialists and Professionals Systems.According to meeting sources, ICANN, an international organization, is working on formulating a technical policy for writing Bangla domains. As a result, it will be possible to write domains in Bengali in a browser.In this regard, Mohammad Abdul Haque Anu, Secretary-General of Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum, said that ICANN, through its IDN project, had taken the initiative to formulate a technical policy (LGR or Level Generation Rule) of nine scripts in India, including Bengali, for top-level only. An international panel-NBGP (Neo-Brahmi Generation Panel) with members from Bangladesh drafted the policy for more than two years. According to sources, public comment for the draft is currently underway. Interested people from all walks of life including linguists, technologists, calligraphers and localization experts of the country can observe the technical and practical aspects of the policy and give their views on Bengali LGR by clicking here till May 7.
Agribarta is giving tele-service to the farmers
Agribarta's expert team is providing services from 10 am to 5 pm on any problem related to agriculture, veterinary medicine, fisheries, and livestock sector. Agribarta has formed this team consisting of experienced and skilled experts in the agricultural sector of the country.This information was given in a statement sent by agriculturist Romana Khatun on Saturday. This service has been launched since Saturday.Lockdown is also going on in Bangladesh amidst global stagnation due to coronavirus infection risk. Despite this lockdown situation, farmers, ranchers and fish farmers in Bangladesh has continued their crop production activities to address the food shortage in the country. But they are constantly facing various problems to get agricultural services.Agribarta.com, an agricultural news outlet in the country has announced an expert team to immediately solve the problems of farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. Those interested in any problem-related to agriculture, veterinary medicine, fisheries, and livestock sector are urged to contact on mobile.
PM's grant to Qawmi Madrasa in e-check
Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has provided financial assistance of Taka 8 crore 31 lakh 25 thousand to 6,959 Qawmi Madrasas of the country through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).It has been informed that it has been sent to the concerned authorities from the Prime Minister's Office on the occasion of Holy Ramadan. Of these, 1,780 madrasas in Dhaka division, 1,481 in Chittagong division, 704 in Rajshahi division, 1,011 in Khulna division, 402 in Barisal division, 481 in Sylhet division, 703 in Rangpur division and 397 in Mymensingh division have been provided with the assistance, the source said.
Amazon will spend 4 billion on Corona Crisis
Amazon is already keeping a close eye on delivering products to its customers and protecting the health of warehouse workers. As a result of the first quarter, the online retail giant highlighted both issues. But the company will spend at least 4 billion to prevent coronavirus next quarter. News Senate.Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos shared this information. “If you own Amazon’s shares, stay calm, because we’re not thinking of anything small,” he wrote. If all went well, we could have made about 4 billion or more in the second quarter. But now the situation is not normal. Instead, we plan to spend a full 4 billion or more on Covid-19. The costs include higher staff salaries, safety gear such as face masks and the ability to build Covid-19 testing capabilities inside Amazon. As a result, the company may face financial losses in the second quarter.
The barrier to conducting online university education activities finally ends
Despite encouraging classes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) instructed private universities to immediately suspend online exams, assessments and student admissions in the first week of April. But this time the regulator is going to move away from that decision. The Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the opportunity to online examinations and admissions to private universities so that higher education is not harmed due to the situation caused by coronavirus.The commission is going to pave the way for private universities to launch all kinds of educational activities online in the face of the demands of the Private University Association, an organization of entrepreneurs of private universities.A directive will be issued soon to outline the process by which private universities will conduct online education activities. The UGC will publish guidelines in this regard next week.The decision was taken at a joint meeting of UGC, public university and private university authorities with Education Minister Dipu Moni via video conference on Thursday.Besides Deputy Minister for Education Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel and UGC Chairman Prof Kazi Shahidullah, President of Private University Association Sheikh Kabir Hossain was also present at the video meeting. The meeting also discussed measures to reduce session congestion in public universities through the Academic Council after the outbreak of coronavirus, taking classes on weekly leave.
Sheikh Hasina Software Park is being used for Corona paramedics
The Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park is being used in the quarantine of the first line veterans of Corona War, doctors, nurses, and health workers. Jessore Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate (Nezarat Branch, Treasury Branch) Pritam Saha said that with the permission of State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak, the residential building in the park will be used for 14 days precautionary quarantine or rest.He said 6 nurses and 4 doctors have been in quarantine in the residential building of Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park since April 25.Pritam Saha said the building has been prepared for the quarantine of more than a hundred doctors and nurses. The two-storey building has 6 rooms. A total of 40 rooms have already been prepared, 20 on each floor. 10 more rooms are being prepared. According to the latest information, a total of 56 corona patients have been identified in 8 Upazilas of Jessore. 4 of them are in isolation. Patients are being treated at the thoracic hospital.
Daraz helping small and medium traders of the country to earn
Many traders and entrepreneurs have been affected as the current Covid-19 epidemic has spread across the country. Daraz Bangladesh, a member of the Alibaba Group, launched the "Daraz-Seller Friendship" program on April 26 to assist them in this crisis. Inspired by the motto "In the interest of the country, by the side of the country", the main objective of this program is to facilitate business for sellers sitting anywhere and to help small and medium entrepreneurs across Bangladesh to earn.All the benefits that sellers are getting:1. Opportunity to do business online at 0% commission rate.2. Delivery across the country.3. Free eCommerce training.4. The advantage of keeping inventory.5. Various promotional features for business growth.6. Express signup and7. Faster payment processing.With the outbreak of Covid-19, the company is launching a nationwide seller support drive to help vendors continue their business on the Daraz platform and help new vendors sign up and run their businesses with ease.Speaking on the occasion, Syed Mostahidul Haque, Managing Director, Daraz Bangladesh, said, “Our main goal at Daraz is to make it easier to do business from anywhere in the country in the digital age. So, for the convenience of vendors and to revitalize online business activities, we have taken the initiative of 'Daraz Seller Friendship Program'.We hope that our sales community will benefit from these activities, and we will play a big role in moving the country's economy forward at this time.” For details visit: http://bit.ly/Daraz_Seller
AmraKorboJoy- a digital platform formed with the help of farmers
The digital platform 'AmraKorboJoy' has been launched to raise funds to encourage marginal farmers in private initiatives. Through this, Green Delta Insurance and its subsidiaries have already deposited the equivalent of one day's salary on this platform to raise funds to help farmers affected by the Corona epidemic.The platform has been launched jointly with mobile financial service provider Cash to raise funds from other corporate entities and expatriates. The fundraising will start on May 3 and will continue till May 17.At an online press conference on Thursday, a website called AmraKorboJoy.net was launched to raise funds.Farzana Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Green Delta Insurance Company, Tanvir A Mishuk, Managing Director of Cash, Mohammad Aminul Haque, Acting CEO and Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, Additional Managing Director of Green Delta Insurance Company were present at the press conference. The money will be disbursed to farmers before Eid-ul-Fitr through cash transaction services, the press release said.
The 'Prabasbandhu' call center has been re-launched to provide health services to Saudi expatriates
A 'Probasbandhu' call center has been set up for expatriates in Saudi Arabia to provide health services in Corona on mobile phones with 67 expatriate doctors with 5 emo numbers including a hotline. The numbers are- +8809611999911and 01400611995-8 and 0195810502. A2I has implemented this initiative in the health care of 22 lakh Saudi expatriates.The service was unveiled at an online video meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister. AK Abdul Momen, Expatriate Welfare Minister Imran Ahmed, State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak addressed the meeting.Among others present were Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Expatriate Welfare Ministry Secretary Selim Reza, ICT Secretary NM Ziaul Alam, Additional Secretary from Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia Abul Hasan, A2I Project Director Dr Abdul Mannan and Policy Advisor Anir Chowdhury, Wage Earners Board Director-General, A2I Chief E-Governance Strategist Farhad Zahid Sheikh Face.On the occasion, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Expatriate Welfare thanked A2I for taking initiatives to protect the health of expatriates. He also thanked the Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology for coordinating the entire process and called for the launch of the service in all countries.Foreign Minister said in a statement. AK Abdul Momen praised the ICT department for introducing 34 types of services for expatriates in the app. He shared his positive experiences using hotlines 333 and 999.On the other hand, Expatriate Welfare Minister Imran Ahmed said that the government has already sent assistance of Tk 10 crore to the embassies for the welfare of the expatriates. State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak said the real friend is in danger. And expatriates are the driving force of our economy. And so, in their peril, our Corona war front-line paramedics have come forward. About 250 doctors from Bangladesh have also expressed interest in joining the service. This call center is being operated through CRM software.
Election Commission is giving NID copy in online
In the present Corona circumstance, the government has propelled NID administration through SMS, online, and other public holidays.Brigadier General Mohammad Saidul Islam, Director-General of the National Identity Registration Division (NID Wing), delineate this in a video conferencing on Monday (April 27).During the session, he said the Bangladesh Election Commission has launched an online service to bring NID services to the doorsteps of the people in this critical situation of the country and the world affected by the Corona epidemic. To get this online service, the voter must enter the site https://services.nidw.gov.bd. Services will be available through SMS, online, and other times during this time of closure.Services provided online include: Collection of copies of National Identity Card (registered as a voter but not receiving NID card), Collection of National Identity Card Number, Correction of National Identity Card, Application for Lost National Identity Card, New Voter Registration, SMS service.He further added that those who have become voters but have not received the National Identity Card (NID) will currently have the option to collect a copy of the NID by completing the specific process online. You will get the original copy later if the public holiday or 'lockdown' is lifted.The 69,58,341 newly registered voters or those who have been voters before, but did not get the NID card will register online with their registration form number and date of birth. Later they will get NID copy or number after biometric verification. However, if there is a dual voter, NID copy or number will not be available. Those who have registered, but have not received the NID card, will get the NID number of the applicant by going to the ‘Other Information’ tab of this website https://services.nidw.gov.bd and entering the Form number and DOB (Date of Birth) in the NID number link. Those who have got NID number, they can log in to the online portal by registering with the information and mobile number of NID in the online portal. After login, the applicant will be able to see all the data entered in the form. If the registered person has not received the card before, he can collect NID copy from the portal if he wants.The process to get NID number through mobile SMS: send to 105 by typing nid <formNo> <dd-mm-yyyy>. NID number will be sent via return SMS. Example: Send to 105 nid <Form No> <dd-mm-yyyy> nid XXXXXXX 24-08-1992
From The Parliament to Peddy Field : State Minister Junayed Ahmed Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak cuts paddy of farmers in Kaigram territory contiguous the bamboo scaffold of Ramananda Khajura Union in Singra Upazila. He was also in the minister's quarters of the parliament building two days ago. And this minister was seen in the paddy field around 12:30 on Saturday. The ranchers were simultaneously astounded and satisfied to see his active participation. Prior, the state minister gave incentives to the affected farmers. Junaid Ahmed Palak joined the meeting at the DC office after harvesting paddy from the place that is known for a rancher named Akher Ali.Simultaneously, he stated, "In the following three months, 22 percent of the nation's poor and 30 percent of the jobless should give alleviation." For this situation, the concerned people ought to make a database and use QR code. Relief distribution activities can be streamlined by using QR code after creating the database. The ICT department is ready to provide the necessary assistance.The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shahriaz and was attended by, among others, Sourendra Kumar Chakraborty, Coordinator, District Committee for Coordination of Tax Virus Prevention and Relief Materials, Secretary, Statistics and Information Management Department, District Awami League President and Natore-4 MP Prof Abdul Quddus. Lieutenant Colonel Mostafa Arifur Rahman, Superintendent of Police Liton Kumar Saha, Civil Surgeon Dr. Kazi Mizanur Rahman, District Council Chairman Advocate Sajedur Rahman Khan and Natore Municipal Mayor Uma Chowdhury Jolly.
Digital distribution of rice will reduce irregularities and corruption: Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak, expressed hope that corruption and irregularities would be significantly diminished by distributing aid to the helpless and destitute in the country using digital cards with QR codes. He expressed such optimism while providing food aid to 120 helpless and jobless families in Sukash and Dahiya Unions of Singra Upazila on Sunday (April 26). The state minister said the software for distribution of rice in this manner would be coordinated between the Ministry of Food, the Ministry of Relief, and the Ministry of Agriculture through the Central Database. Besides, the concerned department will be able to know where and how much rice has been distributed in any name only after searching. In this way, no one will be able to pick up one's rice. This will ensure transparency and accountability.
