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10 teams awarded as the winner at the the challenge category of “Introduction “Communication Based Rail Traffic
closing ceremony. The winning teams will of an Effective and Modern Solid Waste Control With Cab Signalling” for the
be provided mentoring and training with Management System.” challenge category of “Modernization
R&D support at “Makers Lab” of TechM, 4. Originative-1 with the project “Integrated of “Cab signaling” system to prevent rail
India. At the same time, the necessary Market Intelligence Platform” for accidents”.
investment will be made in maturing the the challenge category of “Create 9. Xander with the project “The Coast
innovative project. After the maturity of an “Integrated Market Intelligence Gaurd” for the challenge category of
the projects, they will be supported to Platform” to keep the prices of the daily “Implementation of modern “Naval
bring their project to the growth stage essential commodities stable.” Signaling / Tracking System” to prevent
by promoting through the marketing 5. Brogrammers with the project “An IoT boat/naval accidents”.
channels of TechM in different countries based Smart Warehouse for preserving 10. Buet_Scammers with the project
of the world. In Hackathon, 10 judging grains properly.” for the challenge “Drive Save Live” for the challenge
boards were formed for 10 challenges, category of “Smart Warehouse (LSD category of “Modernization of “Driving
where 30 experienced judges selected the / CSD / Silo) for preserving grains License” and “Motor Vehicle Fitness
Winner. The top 10 innovations from this properly.” Certificate” issuance system to prevent
hackathon were announced and awarded 6. Lambda with the project “Porjobekhon” road accidents”.
as winners at the closing ceremony of the for the challenge category of
hackathon on Saturday, February 29, 2020. “Introducing “Real Time Building Executive Director of Bangladesh Computer
The list of 10 winners are at below- Construction Monitoring System” Council (BCC) Mr. Parthapratim Deb gave
1. Team Anton with the project to monitor building construction for welcome address at the closing ceremony
“Onnesha”for the challenge category ensuring the compliance of building and the program was chaired by The
of “Introduction of a comprehensive codes.” Additional Secretary of ICT Division Md.
system to prevent rumors.” 7. Ruet Abacus with the project Rashadul Islam. The Vote of Thanks was
2. Shout#2 with the project “Digital Public “Occupational Safety and Health” for given by Syed Mojibul Huq, Project Director
Service Platform” for the challenge the challenge category of “Introducing (Additional Secretary) of iDEA Project. ICT
category of “Developing an Effective “Introducing appropriate “Intelligent Division and other relevant ministries,
Tool for Monitoring of Rural Road System” to ensure occupational safety officials of the Indian High Commission in
Development Projects.” and health.” Bangladesh and Tech Mahindra were also
3. Trojan with the project “Green_BD”for 8. Team Cygnus with the project present on the occasion.

Ooredoo Renews Omani Fixed, Mobile License

Ooredoo Oman has announced that former’s concession was extended for Dench, CEO of Ooredoo Oman, adding: ‘Our
its license to provide fixed and mobile a period of 15 years – commencing on thanks go to the Ministry of Technology
telecoms services has been renewed 11 February 2019 – for a cost of OMR75 and Communications, the TRA, the
through a Royal Decree following approval million (USD194 million), while Ooredoo’s Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Ministry
from the Telecommunications Regulatory licence was also extended for 15 years – of Finance for their support and input.
Authority (TRA). Early last year the valid from February 2020 – at a price of We’re looking forward to making sure our
regulator finalized the procedures for the OMR75 million. ‘We’re delighted to have our mobile customers can continue enjoy the
renewal of the Class 1 licenses of both mobile license renewed, which is the result internet.’
Oman Telecommunications Company of much work and negotiation that takes
(Omantel) and Ooredoo Oman. The place behind the scenes,’ commented Ian

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