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California shooter was not fully investigated before U.S. visa was issued

U.S. authorities in Pakistan could have sought - but did not - a full background security investigation of San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik before granting her a visa to enter the United States in 2014, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.
16 December 2015, 06:53 AM

Is Europe going to restrict teens from using Facebook?

By the end of this week it could be illegal for any European child under the age of 16 to use social media without the consent of their parents.
15 December 2015, 15:06 PM

Govt blocks Twitter, Skype, Imo

Three days after lifting a 22-day ban on Facebook, the government blocks the social networking sites Twitter, Skype and Imo while WhatsApp and Viber still under the restrictions.
13 December 2015, 16:03 PM

How to smartly shop online

Customers should know the smartest way to shop online. The Daily Star interviews some of the buyers and sellers and listed down tips for ‘smartly shopping online’.
13 December 2015, 05:32 AM

Moja Losss admin held for ‘anti-govt posts’

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrests the admin of popular Facebook page Moja Losss? from Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka.
10 December 2015, 16:03 PM

Facebook unblocked

The government decides to unblock Facebook but the restriction on online messaging and calling services WhatsApp and Viber will stay for security reasons, the BTRC chairman says.
10 December 2015, 08:06 AM

Zuckerberg voices support for Muslim Facebook users

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reassures Muslim Facebook users that they are “always welcome” on the popular social media platform.
10 December 2015, 05:49 AM

Teens think Facebook uncool, but still use it

American teens think Facebook has definitely lost its cool factor, but use it as much as ever.
9 December 2015, 05:24 AM

Choose what appears on your Facebook News Feed

Now you can choose what you want to see on your news feed as Facebook is adjusting its algorithm once again.
6 December 2015, 12:17 PM

Decision on lifting Facebook ban soon: Kamal

The government will soon decide to lift the ongoing ban on Facebook in the country, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
6 December 2015, 05:08 AM

Govt to hold meeting with Facebook tomorrow

The government is to hold two separate meetings with the Facebook authority tomorrow for signing a deal with the popular social media site to get the information of its Bangladeshi users.
5 December 2015, 12:37 PM

California shooting investigated as 'act of terrorism'

The mass shooting in California is being investigated as "an act of terrorism," the FBI said, amid reports the female assailant had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on Facebook.
5 December 2015, 05:25 AM

Zuckerberg defends his new philanthropic initiative

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends the unusual company structure chosen for the eye-catching philanthropic venture launched to celebrate the birth of his daughter.
4 December 2015, 11:19 AM

EU, Internet giants join forces to fight online extremism

The European Union launches a forum bringing together Internet firms like Google, Facebook and Twitter as well as law enforcement agencies to combat online extremism.
4 December 2015, 05:01 AM

3 Shibir men held for anti-govt Facebook posts

Law enforcers detain three Islami Chhatra Shibir activists for using Facebook via proxy servers and posting anti-government remarks
3 December 2015, 12:45 PM

Ban on Facebook to be lifted soon: Palak

State Minister for ICT Division Junaid Ahmed Palak today said that the ban imposed on Facebook on security grounds would be lifted very soon for ensuring access to those who use the social networking site.
3 December 2015, 09:30 AM

Facebook to block access to non-members in Belgium

Facebook says it will block access to its website by non-members in Belgium, as it battles a court order to stop tracking Internet users who do not have accounts with the US social media giant.
3 December 2015, 05:30 AM

New father vows to give away Facebook fortune

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announces he is a dad and pledged to give away his fortune to make the world a "better place" for baby daughter Maxima and others.
2 December 2015, 04:22 AM

Facebook delegation due on Dec 6: Tarana

Facebook authority will visit Bangladesh on December 6 to discuss a proposal about signing a deal with the government to combat cybercrimes in the country.
1 December 2015, 16:06 PM

Facebook extends parental leave policy for all employees globally

Facebook extends parental leave policy for all its full-time employees globally, something for them to be thankful about in time.
1 December 2015, 15:25 PM