The National Identity card (NID) server has been down since Tuesday morning. The server is down until noon tomorrow due to ongoing maintenance work. Muhammad Ashraf Hossain, system manager of NID division of the commission told this to media. A notice says that the server is undergoing maintenance. As a …
Read More »Coming National Debit Card, Launched in November
Bangladesh Bank took the initiative to launch ‘National Debit Card’ in July this year. Basically, this initiative has been taken to reduce dependence on foreign card companies and save dollars. Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and Spokesperson Mejbaul Haque said that this card will be officially launched in November. ALSO READ: …
Read More »Registration open for FlagHunt 2023 – National Cybersecurity Competition
CTF community BD is going to organize flug hunt a thrilling annual Cybersecurity competition. This event aims to unite cybersecurity enthusiasts, harnessing their knowledge and skills to navigate information systems and applications within a controlled and challenging environment. The primary goal of FlagHunt is to encourage people to develop their …
Read More »No more medical files, Gov.t plan to have your digital record
The government planned to introduce Shared Health Records (SHR) in public hospitals. SHR is a digital record of a patient’s health information that can be shared among healthcare providers. The updated system will not only alleviate inconvenience for patients and doctors, but also foster transparency and improve the quality of …
Read More »What is CREST? How EIC get CREST membership?
Cyber security organization “Enterprise Infosec Consultants (EIC)” of Bangladesh has become a member of CREST, an organization of various organizations working on cyber security around the world. The membership was granted by the UK-based non-profit organization after reviewing the EIC’s capabilities in cyber security prevention. According to the Certificate provided …
Read More »Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Banks of Bangladesh
Bangladesh, a nation known for its potential and resilience, has recently embarked on an exciting journey into the digital age with its Digital Bank initiative. By integrating modern technology into the financial sector, Bangladesh is committed to embracing innovative solutions that foster economic growth. This Digital Bank initiative is particularly …
Read More »EBL Introduces Cutting-Edge Wearable Payment Solutions in Bangladesh
In an exciting partnership with Mastercard and Visa, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has introduced Bangladesh’s very first range of wearable payment devices, proudly named ‘WEAREBL’. The devices were officially announced on Monday and the bank proudly declared them as the “first of its kind” in the country. The bank has …
Read More »Bangladeshi Rumman Chowdhury in TIME’s Top 100 in AI
Bangladeshi-born Bengali American data scientist, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, has earned a well-deserved spot on the esteemed TIME 100 AI list. This incredible accolade acknowledges her remarkable impact in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. Chowdhury is a prominent figure in the field of applied algorithmic ethics. By combining data …
Read More »Hacker group again threat attack Bangladesh 19 September: CIRT Alert
The Indian Cyber Force (ICF) hackers group again threat they are going to attack Bangladesh coming 19 September for the 2nd time. Prior to that, they attack Bangladeshi infrastructure on 15 August and according the calculation provided by the BGD e-Gov CIRT on that day more than 10 websites were …
Read More »Final approval of the Cyber Security Act in the Cabinet in Bangladesh
The Cabinet has given final approval to the Cyber Security Act. Law Minister Anisul Haque said that the approval was given on Monday (August 28). He said that the final approval of the Cyber Security Act has been given by making special changes in some sections besides further reducing the …
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