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Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer, journalist, and communications specialist based out of Dhaka. He is currently a Reporter at The Daily Star.

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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom

19 August 2026
This Bangladeshi astronomer found an object that challenges the definition of a star
19 August 2026
Agentic AI

Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI

15 August 2026
Known as agentic AI, these systems are designed not only to generate responses but also to plan, make decisions and execute actions across multiple software applications. A small but growing number of Bangladeshi companies are beginning to develop products based on the technology.
15 August 2026
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Can you be sure who's speaking to you over the phone?

8 August 2026
The emergency call sounded exactly like his son. The voice, the panic, even the small details only family would know. So a father didn't hesitate to send BDT 80,000 to save him. The problem: the call wasn't real. This is the new face of fraud, and the law hasn't caught up.
8 August 2026
Shafiul Hasan Tareq

Next Step / As AI transforms software jobs, Vivasoft CEO urges graduates to master critical thinking

4 August 2026
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the global technology industry, software companies are rethinking how they hire while countries race to establish themselves as centres of AI innovation.
4 August 2026
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BUET designs 32-bit processor using only open-source tech

29 July 2026
A team at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has designed a 32-bit computer processor using entirely open-source technologies.
29 July 2026
Julian Gorman

Next Step / The world is waiting to hear Bangladesh's digital inclusion story

21 July 2026
In an interview with The Daily Star, Julian said Bangladesh has already built an extensive mobile network, with almost universal 4G population coverage, but still trails several countries in South and Southeast Asia in smartphone adoption, mobile broadband usage and digital innovation.
21 July 2026
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Inside Bangladesh’s new gambling bill: AI surveillance, blacklists, and big fines

24 June 2026
The newly proposed Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, is slated to repeal the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and introduce a regime targeting not only conventional betting operations but also online platforms, cryptocurrency-based wagering systems, influencer-driven promotion networks, and the digital infrastructure that supports them.
24 June 2026
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EVs are trending in Bangladesh. Will it sustain? 

26 May 2026
Electric Vehicles (EVs), once regarded as exclusive novelties for high-end consumers in Bangladesh, are beginning to emerge as a more visible part of urban life.
26 May 2026
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Realme 14 5G: A performance beast built for mobile gaming

We recently got our hands on the Realme 14 5G. But before we dive into the review, have a bit of patience for a nostalgic reminiscence.
20 May 2025
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Shaping a generation

The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.
26 April 2025
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The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion

There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.
25 April 2025
Bangladeshi scientist research experience in Antarctica

A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica

A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent
18 April 2025
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Team Adamantine to fly Hong Kong in June to represent Bangladesh

Team Adamantine from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has recently secured first place in the ‘Business Case Competition 2025’ and will represent Bangladesh at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong this June. 
16 April 2025
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Postal workers to get e-bikes for smooth delivery services: Faiz Taiyeb

Bangladesh’s postal service is introducing a series of reforms aimed at improving delivery efficiency, including the allocation of electric bikes to postmen, according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.
13 April 2025
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Investment Summit: Young entrepreneurs pitch businesses

The Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025 took place on April 9 as part of the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. The event spotlighted 30 youth-led ventures from across the country, offering a platform for entrepreneurs to present their innovations and business models to investors and industry observers.
9 April 2025
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Users test out Starlink internet speed at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Starlink, the satellite-based internet service provider founded by Elon Musk, has begun its operations in Bangladesh with a trial service. Starlink is being showcased today on the third day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka.
9 April 2025
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Bangladesh signs MoU with NASA for space exploration

Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international space exploration agreement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka on April 8.
8 April 2025
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Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts

Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.
7 April 2025
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Bangladesh Bank announces Tk 800 crore equity fund for startups

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur today announced two major funds to support the country’s startup ecosystem during the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.
7 April 2025
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Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has begun at Intercontinental Dhaka on April 7, 2025. 
7 April 2025
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US tariffs will not affect investments in Bangladesh: BIDA Chairman

The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.
6 April 2025
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What to expect at the Bangladesh Investment Summit

The Bangladesh Investment Summit, set to take place from April 7 to 10 at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, aims to strengthen investment opportunities in the country. 
26 March 2025
BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury

Starlink to demonstrate internet service at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is set to conduct a demonstration of its services at the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from April 7 to April 10 in Dhaka.
23 March 2025
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Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 
20 March 2025
Bangladeshi man Julhas Molla builds aircraft

The man who flew

On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.
6 March 2025
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Barriers to youth participation in politics and ways to overcome them

The youth have long been a driving force behind Bangladeshi political movements. From the language movement of 1952, liberation war of 1971, anti-authoritarian movement of 1990 which toppled the dictator Hussain Muhammad Ershad, and the recent July revolution of 2024 led to the fall of the dictator Sheikh Hasina, student-led mass movement, they have repeatedly proven their ability to stand up for justice, democracy, and change.
19 February 2025
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State of freelancers in Bangladesh: Challenges, ways forward

In Bangladesh, a thriving freelance economy has emerged as a critical source of income for thousands of young professionals.
19 February 2025
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Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.
18 February 2025

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