It’s the FinTech Era

by Shafinaz Sikder - June 1, 2020July 21, 2020

FinTech is becoming increasingly important. People in the developed world are already familiar with its ever growing existence. But in Bangladesh it is still quite obscure as a concept, even though we, too, benefit from it. This is a good time to get more familiar with the term FinTech and

‘I WANT TO MAKE MOBILE WALLET THE MAIN PAYMENT PLATFORM IN DHAKA’

Interview

by Shafinaz Sikder - May 14, 2018May 30, 2018

Mohaimin Mostafa, a young Bangladeshi entrepreneur, completed his Bachelors in Finance and Business from Ohio State University, Columbus, USA in 2013. Shortly after his graduation, he shifted his career to a new stream and started working for an ITcompany called Nationwide Insurance in USA. His curiosity for IT software made

GOVERNMENT SHOULD PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS THROUGH VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS

Local Events

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 21, 2017October 28, 2017

Experts concerned at a seminar on August 23 said that the government should make venture capital investments only through venture capital firms as they have proper knowledge and expertise in disseminating such funds as against investing directly. “Government can provide matching funds and other schemes to the venture capital firms like

DISCUSSION HELD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN IT SECURITY

Local Events

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 21, 2017October 28, 2017

In a bid to discuss and transfer knowledge on the latest trend of IT security to the C-suits, a cyber-talk titled “Cyber Security Shifting the Business Paradigm”, organized by the One World Info Tech was held on August 3 at the Gulshan Club in the capital. One of the main purposes

THERE IS NO PERFECT BLOCKCHAIN, HERE IS “WHY”

Tech Talk

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 18, 2017October 28, 2017

Different consensus algorithms power Blockchain technology. It is the consensus algorithm of a given Blockchain that determines how nodes participate in sharing of the database of such Blockchain. A growing trend within the Blockchain ecosystem is the combination of two or more consensus algorithms by solution providers. By doing so, Blockchain

INTEGRATION OF POSTAL CASH CARD WITH VISA, MASTERCARD ON THE WAY

Tech Talk

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 17, 2017October 28, 2017

After having long sleepy presence, Postal Cash Card-the ‘plastic money’ under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh Post Office is going to be integration with the global ‘card giants’-Visa and MasterCard. Upon integration-which is likely to be finished by the end of this year-the payment option through the Postal Cash Card will be

FACEBOOK CHATBOT OF ‘BANGABANDHU’ APP ON THE WAY

Tech Talk

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 12, 2017October 28, 2017

Want to hear Bangabandhu’s historic speech of March 7 ? Sneak a peek at the father of the nation’s private life in House-32 at Dhanmondi? Or want to read a PDF copy of Bangabandhu’s autobiography-‘The Unfinished Memoirs?’ A mobile app named ‘Bangabandhu’is there to cater to all of your needs and

CONSIDER THE ‘DETECT’ SECTION TOOLS AS YOUR REINFORCEMENT

Security

by Shafinaz Sikder - September 5, 2017October 28, 2017

Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, the Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank, is a 30 years experienced personality in field of IT and is therefore also the Head of Information & Communication of this bank. He has also played the role of Executive Vice President & CIO of first security of Islami

HACKATHON: A SUBCULTURE

Security

by Shafinaz Sikder - August 21, 2017October 28, 2017

If you really want to make ‘something out of nothing’, you should read the rest of the piece. Think of the builders, makers, designers or founders – what are they actually doing? The world of startups is flushed with words describing people who are the ‘makers’; And so is the word

Banks are ultimately for the benefit of the people

by Shafinaz Sikder - August 13, 2017September 19, 2018

In a long illustrious career Mr Nizam Chowdhury has been involved in many different leadership roles. He was elected President of Dhaka Cosmopolitan Jayces International for the period 1978-80. Later he was elected the Chairman of International Affairs of Jayces International in Bangladesh chapter for the period of 1982-1984. The current