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ManageEngine announced that it is strengthening its presence in the Sultanate through its new partnership with Concepts Technologies.

SINGAPORE (AFP) – United States (US) cloud software giant Salesforce said yesterday it planned to invest USD1.0 billion in Singapore over the next five years to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents in the workforce.

A proposal to introduce facial recognition technology into the Human Resources System (SSM) in the public sector aims to address accountability concerns and improve transparency in managing government employees’ data. Currently, QR codes and GPS coordinates are used for verification, but the integration of facial recognition technology is seen as a more effective solution to ensure security and authenticity within the system.

COX’S BAZAR (AP) – Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a United States (US) decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact the nutrition of more than one million refugees and create “social and mental pressure”.

The need to build sport infrastructure and organise annual sport tourism events were raised during the 21st Legislative Council (LegCo) session yesterday.

The development of sports infrastructure is important in ensuring the country continues to progress and remain competitive in the regional and international sports arena, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad in response to a question by Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Mohammad bin Abdullah @ Lim Swee Ann at the 21st Legislative Council session yesterday.

DHAKA (ANN/THE DAILY STAR) – Bangladesh has identified a group of Zika virus cases for the first time, marking a concerning event in a nation already battling the Aedes mosquito-transmitted dengue virus.

A 43-year-old Bangladeshi man was charged in the High Court yesterday with offences related to human trafficking.

HONG KONG (ANN/CHINA DAILY) – In 2022, Hong Kong squash player Abbie Leung Ka-huen faced a career crisis when a minor knee injury shattered her dreams at the Asian Junior Individual Championships. A year later, she made a remarkable comeback, clinching two medals in international competitions.

DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladeshi students who spearheaded the uprising that overthrew the government last year said that they would forge a new political party as the country readies for expected elections.