CIRT to address cyber attacks
The government has decided to set up a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) under Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) to address the cyber attacks, officials sources said.
They said the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division has issued an office order giving mandate to Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) CIRT to act as Government Computer Incident Response Team under the titled “BGD e-Gov CIRT.
“The government is making its best efforts to establish national cyber security incident management capabilities in Bangladesh as cyber crime and cyber attacks have emerged as a 
Eight fellows receive YFC awards
South Asian Youth Society (SAYS) organizes the award ceremony of one of its signature programs Young Fellowship Challenge 2015-16 on 3rd June at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro [বিশ্ব সাহিত্য কেন্দ্র]. The Young fellowship Challenge is the most unique initiative by SAYS where the selected members have a life-changing opportunity to get accustomed with the necessary 21st century skills (life skills and interpersonal communication skills) and boost their leadership qualities to design their desired career. This Challenge creates the young ambassadors of peace and empowers them as the face of the community and potential global leaders of tomorrow. The members are grouped in 5 teams under the 5 focused areas of SAYS and they are Youth Empowerment, Community D...
People management training for Robi
Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) will be providing training support to the leading mobile phone operator Robi. BIM and Robi have recently signed an agreement in this regard at the prestigious training institute’s premise.
Robi’s Chief Corporate and People Officer (CCPO), Matiul Islam Nowshad and BIM’s Senior Management Counselor, Mahbub ul Alam signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Joint Secretary and Director (Administration), Mohd. Shahadat Hossain Mahmud, PhD and Director (Training), Dr. Parveen Ahmed from BIM were present on the occasion. Also present on the occasion were Robi’s Vice President, Resourcing, Sharmin Sultan; Vice President, HR
Annual performance contract of BHBFC signed
On 30 June, 2016 the Annual Performance Contract (2016-2017) of BHBFC was signed between Bank & Financial Institutions Division of Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation.
Md. Eunusur Rahman, Secretary of Bank & Financial Institutions Division, presided over the function while Shaikh Aminuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Directors & Dr. Daulatunnahar Khanam, Managing Director (Add. Charge) signed the contract on behalf of BHBFC.
High officials of Finance Division and other...
Md. Eunusur Rahman, Secretary of Bank & Financial Institutions Division, presided over the function while Shaikh Aminuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Directors & Dr. Daulatunnahar Khanam, Managing Director (Add. Charge) signed the contract on behalf of BHBFC.
High officials of Finance Division and other...
JS passes Finance Bill, 2016
The Finance Bill, 2016 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad today as determined by the House with some changes to tax and customs duties.
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith proposed passage of the bill that included the implementation of government's financial proposals and amendments to several laws. The bill was introduced in the House on June 2.
Opposition bench member Kazi Feroz Rashid proposed publishing the bill for eliciting public opinion by July 5, 2016, while JP lawmakers Nurul Islam Oma...
Opposition bench member Kazi Feroz Rashid proposed publishing the bill for eliciting public opinion by July 5, 2016, while JP lawmakers Nurul Islam Oma...
Govt moves forward with Rooppur
Just days after the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) issued the first site licence for the Rooppur nuclear power plant, the country’s cabinet has approved the draft of an intergovernmental agreement that will see Russia provide $11.38 billion in credit for the project.
The licence - allowing preliminary site works, including geological surveys, to begin at Rooppur - was presented to Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ali Zulqarnain by BAERA chairman Naiyyum Chowdhury, in a ceremony held in Dhaka on 21 June.
The ceremony was followed by the second meeting of the Joint Coordinating Committee on the ![]()
