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Govt blocks Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber

The government has ordered blocking popular social networking platform Facebook and online messaging and calling services WhatsApp and Viber this morning.
18 November 2015, 06:42 AM

#PrayForParis

Following one of the most devastating acts of terrorism in Paris on November 13, the world unites with mourning and prayers and expressing solidarity, particularly in the social media.
17 November 2015, 13:09 PM

Bangladesh to ink deal with Facebook to curb ‘harassing’ posts

In a bid to curb politically and sexually embarrassing posts, Bangladesh government is trying to sign a deal with Facebook authorities soon.
17 November 2015, 09:29 AM

Facebook sets up safety check for Paris friends

Facebook launched a check-in feature to let people know that friends in Paris were safe after a series of bombings and shootings in the French capital killed at least 140 people on Friday.
14 November 2015, 06:07 AM

Facebook turns down Bangladesh govt requests for data

Popular social networking platform Facebook turns down all requests of the Bangladesh government for information about users in the first half of this year.
12 November 2015, 07:35 AM

[WATCH NOW] Cute baby slides down staircase like it’s no big deal!

A video showing a cute baby sliding down a staircase at high speed goes viral after being published in Facebook, the popular social networking site.
10 November 2015, 15:18 PM

Web Review: Get traffic alerts on Facebook

The traffic condition in Dhaka is getting worse with time. But now, you can get updates on the traffic status of your route and decide beforehand whether to take an alternative route to reach your destination.
10 November 2015, 09:21 AM

US President Obama joins Facebook, sends message on climate change

The White House launches a Facebook page for US President Barack Obama and used the social media platform to send a message on climate change.
10 November 2015, 05:37 AM

Aussie woman loses $825 after posting winning ticket on Facebook

It is unwise to post a winning ticket on social media, and someone just learnt it the hard way!
4 November 2015, 12:10 PM

Odommo fun school for street kids (video)

Arif Arian had a dream that sets him apart from most other youths. He wanted to build a school where street children would learn while having fun. Then instead of asking money from a sponsor, Arif turned to his facebook friends. He wrote on his facebook page: What if we opened a school for street children?
3 November 2015, 06:58 AM

Google’s net balloons to circle Earth

Google believes it is on course to have enough internet-beaming balloons in the stratosphere to form a ring over part of the world next year.
29 October 2015, 04:30 AM

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg: India crucial to 'next billion online'

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says India will be crucial to getting "the next billion online" and helping to combat poverty.
28 October 2015, 10:56 AM

New Facebook features makes it easier to talk to people you don’t know

Facebook is launching a new feature for Messenger called Message Requests, that makes it easier for people to receive (or ignore) messages from people they aren't friends with.
28 October 2015, 06:36 AM

Zuckerberg in India, visits Taj Mahal

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is in India to host the next Facebook Townhall Q&A session.
27 October 2015, 12:50 PM

Facebook expands smartphone alerts to news, weather

Facebook says it is expanding its mobile alerts to include sports scores, weather updates and local news updates.
27 October 2015, 10:57 AM

Facebook to unleash universal search

Facebook is going to introduce Universal Search allowing the users to explore all public posts on the world's largest social network – that's 2 trillion pieces of searchable content.
23 October 2015, 09:05 AM

More Americans coming out on Facebook than ever before

In the past year, a staggering 800,000 Americans came out on Facebook regarding their sexual orientation.
18 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Zuckerberg to visit India

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announces to visit India on October 28, where he will be hosting the next Facebook Townhall Q&A session.
16 October 2015, 11:05 AM

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas ranks Messi his most-feared opponent

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi the opponent he has had the most difficulty facing.
16 October 2015, 09:23 AM

The dangerous art of the ultimate selfie

If 2014 is the year of the selfie, then 2015 took the art of self-photography to a new and dangerous level.
15 October 2015, 11:47 AM