Zunaid Ahmed Palak

‘Everything has an end’

Zunaid Ahmed Palak makes cryptic remark at CMM Court, hints at election ambitions

I am innocent: Palak denies role in July uprising crimes

He also told the reporters how he spent his time in jail

A day in court / Of Palak’s remarks on increasing cases

Former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak remained relatively vocal as he was brought to the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court of Dhaka yesterday.

A DAY IN COURT / Of Palak’s prison insights and Faruk’s viral controversy

Former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak remained relatively quiet as he was brought to Dhaka’s Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s (CMM) Court yesterday.

Zunaid Ahmed Palak placed on two-day remand in attempted murder case

The court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaque also granted two-day remands for former Awami League lawmaker Sadek Khan and former North City Ward Councillor Salimullah Salu, who were accused in the same case.

Internet was shut down on Hasina’s orders

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology, has confessed to deliberately shutting down the internet nationwide during the July uprising on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s orders.

'Pray for me...I'm being mute.'

Palak tells reporters outside International Crimes Tribunal

ICT to quiz Palak over internet shutdown

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday allowed its investigation agency to interrogate former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak.

Joy, Palak sued for selling NID information

A case was filed yesterday against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and ICT adviser, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former state minister for ICT, and 17 others over selling citizens’ National ID (NID) information.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

'Pray for me...I'm being mute.'

Palak tells reporters outside International Crimes Tribunal

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

ICT to quiz Palak over internet shutdown

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday allowed its investigation agency to interrogate former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Joy, Palak sued for selling NID information

A case was filed yesterday against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and ICT adviser, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former state minister for ICT, and 17 others over selling citizens’ National ID (NID) information.

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

ICT’s YouTube, Facebook inactive as 'those were managed by Palak'

The ICT Division of Bangladesh is currently working to regain control of its official YouTube channel and Facebook page, which have been inactive since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Palak stopped at Dhaka airport: HSIA official

Former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak was stopped at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to flee the country.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Facebook, YouTube yet to respond: Palak

Facebook and YouTube have not yet responded to the government’s recent letters that ask global tech giants to ‘follow Bangladesh’s law', State Minister for ICT and Telecom Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today..However, TikTok has replied..“We gave given them a time to respond. TikTok has re

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Social media platforms to face action if misinformation continues, warns Palak

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of Bangladesh, has recently announced that the government will take stringent measures against social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube if they fail to cooperate in curbing misinformation and rumours. 

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

50 lakh people involved in online gambling: Palak

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today said a drive involving all concerned will be conducted to stop online gambling

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

Palak appears as a guest shark on Shark Tank Bangladesh

Shark Tank Bangladesh aired a special cricket-themed episode over the weekend, showcasing four sports-related businesses. The episode also had the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak as a guest shark.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Palak visits Meta office in Singapore

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh, recently visited the Meta office in Singapore. The visit, shared by Palak on his official Facebook page, included a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) policy between Meta and Bangladesh.