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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Celebrating a milestone: Yamaha and ACI Motors' 7-Year journey in Bangladesh
ACI Motors, a subsidiary of ACI Limited since 2007, and Yamaha, a global leader in the motorcycle industry, recently celebrated a significant milestone: seven years of successful partnership in Bangladesh. This collaboration, marked by innovation and customer-centric approaches, has seen ACI Motors grow to become Yamaha's sole distributor and technical collaborator in the nation.
13 November 2023
DNCC launches 'Smart Parking' app
In an effort to address the persistent parking difficulties in Dhaka, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has unveiled the ‘DNCC Smart Parking’ app. The inauguration of this pilot program took place on Wednesday at the DNCC's Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan 2.
8 November 2023
Bangladeshi startup Dark Kak wins award at She Loves Tech 2023
Dark Kak, a Bangladeshi tech startup that works with Augmented Reality (AR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), has won an award for their upcoming project ‘Smart Jewellery’. The award, titled ‘Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship Award’, was presented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) at the She Loves Tech 2023 conference held at the Fairmont Hotel in Singapore. Dark Kak was entitled to a 15,000 USD cash prize from UN ESCAP and She Loves Tech.
31 October 2023
DPS STS School Dhaka organises TEDx session
DPS STS School Dhaka organised a TEDx session at their senior campus in Uttara, on October 14. The independently organised event featured G.M.B. Akash, Masuda Khan, Fyruz Khan, Raba Khan, Azra Mahmood, and Rafiath Rashid Mithila among others.
19 October 2023
MG5 launches in Bangladesh
MG 5, a next-generation sports sedan, has been officially released in Bangladesh by RANCON British Motors Limited. As per RANCON, two variants of MG 5 will be made available in Bangladesh: turbo and non-turbo, priced at BDT 39 lakh and BDT 36 lakh respectively.
18 October 2023
Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys
Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
11 October 2023