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  Estonia, a small country in Northern Europe with a population of just 1.3 million, has emerged as a global leader in building a digital society. The country's success in creating a high-tech infrastructure has earned it the nickname "e-Estonia." The country's journey towards a digital society began in the 1990s after it gained independence from the Soviet Union. Estonia invested heavily in technology, and the government introduced a range of digital services that made it easier for citizens to access government services. Today, Estonia is home to a range of innovative digital solutions, including e-voting, e-residency, and e-health. The country's digital infrastructure allows citizens to complete almost all government-related tasks online, including paying taxes, registering businesses, and accessing medical records. One of the country's most innovative solutions is its e-voting system. Estonia introduced e-voting in 2005, becoming the first country in the w...

  United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh released a mobile application called 'UNDPBD e-library' on April 11 to enable instant access to all digital resources in one place - on any handheld device. Currently, it has almost 200 e-books. UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative Stefan Liller said, "There is hardly an aspect of our lives that has not been transformed by digital technology. In Bangladesh, we are using technology not only to deliver many of our programs but also to make us accessible to our partners and the communities in which we work. This e-library is one such initiative that offers a wide array of resources for everyone, including students, teachers, and researchers". Currently, the UNDPBD e-library app can be downloaded from google play, and soon it will be available on the apple store. Users need to sign up once to use the digital library.

Singapore is one of the most sought-after locations in the world to live and work due to its impeccable urban planning, which has earned it a reputation as a model city. The city-state has worked incredibly hard over the years to improve the quality of life for its people through thoughtful and pro-active planning initiatives. The city-state, which became independent from Malaysia in 1965, has repeatedly placed highly in international indices for economic competitiveness, education, healthcare, and quality of life. But this achievement did not materialise overnight. When Singapore's leaders realised they needed to create a detailed plan to modernise the city and enhance the lives of its residents, the transformation of the city-state began. The government wanted to build a city that could compete with other global cities and be clean, green, and efficient. The public housing programme in Singapore is among the city-most state's impressive features. Public housing units that are...

 A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed out of the darkness a few days ago -- with the Earth in its sights -- sailed harmlessly past us on Thursday, space scientists said. Despite what we've seen in movies like "Armageddon," no global mission to blow it up or knock it off course with nuclear weapons was required. Instead, Asteroid 2023 BU whizzed past without incident and back out into the blackness of space. Phew. The rock, which was spotted for the first time on Saturday by an amateur stargazer in Crimea, came closest to the southern tip of South America at around 0029 GMT Friday, according to scientists who were tracking it. At its nearest point, the asteroid was just 2,200 miles (3,600 kilometers) from Earth's surface -- just a quarter of the height of many of the geostationary satellites that make our telephones and car navigation systems work. Amateur astronomer Gennadiy Borisov, who had already spotted an interstellar comet in 2019, raised the alarm over t...

  If you are looking to beat the heat this summer with an air conditioner purchase in Bangladesh, there are several critical factors worth considering: the size of your room and energy efficiency ratings are among the most crucial ones but there are others as well. Room size A too-small aircon will struggle mightily against sweltering humidity levels while one that's too large won't only send your expenses soaring but also damage the ozone layer through needless energy consumption. For maximum effectiveness without breaking budget thresholds, aim for one tonne per every hundred square feet of space - or opt for more potent models as needed.  Energy efficiency Want to be smart about your next AC purchase? Consider units with high Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) ratings as they indicate their cooling capabilities while minimizing energy usage. Your wallet will thank you for choosing a highly efficient system over a cheaper one because it saves you money in the long term.  Air...